Örebro in brief

Would you like to experience something other than a meeting while you are here? The Örebro region has plenty to offer, including unique attractions, unforgettable activities and adventure.

Did you know that:

More than 130,000 people live in Örebro.
In population terms, Örebro is right at the heart of Sweden. Around 70% of all Swedes live within 300 km of the town.
Örebro is one of the few places in Sweden where you can fish for salmon free of charge – right in the town centre!
Örebro University has 13,500 students and 1,200 staff. The University offers 80 programmes and around 800 independent courses.
The Stadsparken park in Örebro has been voted the most beautiful park in Sweden, and the fifth most beautiful park in Europe.
Örebro is the home of more than 10,000 businesses.
Örebro has two teams playing in the Premier Division of the Swedish Football league: the ÖSK men’s team and KIF women’s team.
Josef Fares, Ernst Kirchsteiger, Pernilla Månsson Colt, Dermot Clemenger, Claes Åkesson and Mats Ronander all come from Örebro.

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Ernst Kirchsteiger

“A town which welcomes you with open arms”

Some time ago, I was asked about my favourite places in the world. When I listed six different locations in Örebro, the journalist asked if I’d never travelled abroad.

Well, of course I have, but I always feel happy when I come back to Örebro. It is like coming home to someone who welcomes you with open arms, a sympathetic and warm person who laughs easily but also has satisfying depths. Someone who makes me feel welcome and happy. I’m very fortunate to live in Örebro, because I get to feel this every day.”