Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden

Places to visit near Örebro

Örebro is a city in Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden, home to about 115,765 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Örebro Castle (1 km), Oset Och Rynningeviken (4 km) and Tysslingens Naturreservat (12 km).

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Örebro, Örebro County
Örebro, Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Örebro at a glance

Location
Örebro County district, Örebro County, Sweden
Population
about 115,765
Coordinates
59.2741° N, 15.2066° E
Places within 50 km
65 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Örebro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Örebro: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Örebro, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Örebro

161 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Örebro. The closest is Tysslingen (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Tysslingen · lake · Örebro County · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Väringen · lake · Örebro County · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Högsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Sirsjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Björkasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Lilla Lindessjön · lake · Örebro County · ~43 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Örebro

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Örebro. The closest is Varbergaskogen (3 km); the best-known is Oset Och Rynningeviken (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Örebro

11 churches within 100 km of Örebro. The closest is Trefaldighetskyrkan (1 km); the best-known is Örebro Castle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Örebro

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Örebro. The closest is Tarsta Fornborg (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Örebro

7 museums within 100 km of Örebro. The closest is Skoindustrimuseet I Kumla (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Örebro

2 parks within 100 km of Örebro. The closest is Sveaparken (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Örebro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Örebro
  2. 1 km Trefaldighetskyrkan · church, Örebro County
  3. 1 km Örebro Castle · church, Örebro County
  4. 4 km Oset Och Rynningeviken · nature spot, Örebro County
  5. 16 km Tysslingen · lake, Örebro County
  6. 1 km Tysslingens Naturreservat · nature spot, Örebro County
  7. 12 km Back to Örebro

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From travellers near Örebro

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How to reach Örebro

    All places near Örebro by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Norra Glasögat · lake · Örebro County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Övartjärn · lake · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bofallstjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stora Aspasjön · lake · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Tylöskog · viewpoint · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Fisksjön · lake · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Fulltorpstjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Skedvisjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Ostkaktjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Malmtjärn · lake · Örebro County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Måsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sunnasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Västlandasjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Kvisttjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Råsvalen · lake · Örebro County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Östern · lake · Örebro County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Lonnen · lake · Örebro County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Västern · lake · Örebro County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Rölen · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Björnhammarsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Iresjön · lake · Västmanland County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Östra Djupedalstjärn · lake · Örebro County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Fisklösen · lake · Örebro County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Grepsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Säfstaholms Slott · fort · Södermanland County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Hållsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Tobakstjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Dammtjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Paddtjärn · lake · Örebro County · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Alkvettern · lake · Örebro County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Öljaren · lake · Västmanland County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Stora Mjugsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Stjernsunds Slott · fort · Örebro County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Lidetorpsmon · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Södra Örvartjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Botjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Immen · lake · Örebro County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Vargaviddernas Naturreservat · sanctuary · Örebro County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Dammsjön · lake · Örebro County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Staffatjärnen · lake · Örebro County · ~65 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Örebro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27161Tysslingen (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2033Varbergaskogen (3 km)
    Churches911Trefaldighetskyrkan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage29Tarsta Fornborg (27 km)
    Museums37Skoindustrimuseet I Kumla (21 km)
    Parks22Sveaparken (1 km)
    Other attractions12Svampen (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Tylöskog (53 km)
    Treks11Solsystemet I Örebroformat (1 km)

    Örebro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Örebro?

    Örebro Castle (church, about 1 km), Oset Och Rynningeviken (nature spot, about 4 km), Tysslingens Naturreservat (nature spot, about 12 km), Tysslingen (lake, about 12 km), Trefaldighetskyrkan (church, about 1 km), S:t Nikolai Kyrka (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Örebro?

    65 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Örebro?

    Tysslingen, about 12 km by road; Väringen (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Örebro?

    Varbergaskogen, about 3 km by road; Oset Och Rynningeviken (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Örebro?

    Trefaldighetskyrkan, about 1 km by road; S:t Nikolai Kyrka (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Örebro?

    Start in Örebro, visit Trefaldighetskyrkan, then Örebro Castle, then Oset Och Rynningeviken, then Tysslingen, then Tysslingens Naturreservat, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Örebro?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Örebro

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Örebro’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Örebro on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.