Närke

Located west of Stockholm, Närke is characterised by exciting local culture and magnificent scenery. The small local area once played a significant role in Swedish history. The area offers many ancient sites such as stone settlements and royal tombs. The beautiful, peaceful Svartån river flows past Örebro Castle and through the pleasant maritime town of Örebro itself.

In Örebro you can experience many exciting things like the Wadköping Open Air Museum with its fantastic flower gardens. From Örebro, many exciting attractions can be easily reached within a short time. Visit the neighbouring province of Värmland and see the Alfred Nobel Museum in Karlskoga or visit Formens Hus and see the amazing Swedish design from the 1900s.

In Närke, it's great to go cycling, swimming in summer, hiking, gathering mushrooms or berries and just enjoying nature with water, forests and plains. Many nature experiences await you in beautiful Sweden, so on a holiday to Närke you can really enjoy the silence and each other in the beautiful surroundings. Whether you want an active or a quiet holiday, you have come to the right place.