Örebro slott

About the museum

The castle's roots go back to the early 14th century, when a small stone house with a defensive tower and a curtain wall was built by the bridge over the Svartån. The fortress grew during the Middle Ages and was called Örebro hus (Örebro house). It was taken in 1434 by Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson and besieged in the 16th century by Gustav Vasa. Duke Karl, later Karl IX, had the fortress rebuilt as a Renaissance castle with cannon towers at the corners, and between 1606 and 1617 six Riksdag assemblies were held here.

Since the 18th century the county governor (landshövding) has lived in a residence apartment in the castle, and parts of the building are rented out as offices. Statens fastighetsverk (the Swedish National Property Board) owns the castle, and Örebrokompaniet has run the public activities since 2018, with exhibitions, activities, a shop, a café and hire of rooms.

Highlights

• The exhibition Slottet, makten och människorna (The Castle, Power and People) on the castle's roughly 700-year history
• Historic guided visit of the castle, included in the entrance ticket
• Historic halls such as the Rikssalen (the State Hall), Vasasalen and Hertig Karls sal (Duke Karl's Hall)
• Barnens torn (the Children's Tower) with play, dressing up and the challenge Slott och sagor (Castles and Fairy Tales)
• The little ghost Laban, a recurring character for children
• Castle shop and Lill-Annas slottscafé (Lill-Anna's castle café) in the castle tower

Permanent exhibitions

• Slottet, makten och människorna – The exhibition follows the castle's path from a medieval defensive fortress to today's castle. Small models of the castle show how the building has changed, and stories of power, uprising and everyday life behind the walls give a picture of the people who lived here.
• Slottets salar och vrår – Visitors can walk around freely in the castle's historic halls and rooms, such as the Rikssalen, Vasasalen and Hertig Karls sal, with paintings and historical details.

Operated by

Örebrokompaniet (på uppdrag av Statens fastighetsverk, som äger slottet)

Admission & discounts

An entrance ticket is required and is bought at the Slottsbutiken (castle shop) or via the website; the price is shown only in the ticketing system. The ticket includes the exhibitions, the historic halls, Barnens torn and the historic visit. The castle shop and Lill-Anna's castle café can be visited without a ticket. Payment is by card or Swish only; no cash. Separate tickets are needed for special events such as Spökstaden and ghost walks.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The castle lift in the entrance tower (the south-west tower) goes to level 1 with the Slottsbutiken and to levels 2 and 3 with the exhibitions and historic halls; other public areas are reached by stairs. An accessible toilet is at the Slottsbutiken on level 1 and by the cloakroom on level 3. An induction loop is in the Rikssalen and the Länssalen. Hearing amplification during guided tours can be requested before the visit, but the castle has no equipment of its own. The historic visit is sometimes held in sign language. Two disabled parking spaces are on Kansligatan, about 50 metres from the entrance tower. Pushchairs may be parked in the pushchair area on the lower ground floor of the entrance tower. Assistance dogs and guide dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Barnens torn is always open and has play areas and a chest of dressing-up clothes. The challenge Slott och sagor (Castles and Fairy Tales), with a map and riddles through the castle rooms, suits children from about 8 years old and is collected from the Slottsbutiken. The little ghost Laban appears mainly during high season, in July and during the autumn break. Children's parties can be booked with the theme Slottskalas (Castle Party) or Spökkalas (Ghost Party).

Getting there & parking

The castle's public entrance is in the south-west tower, to the left of Lill-Annas slottscafé.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Coat check: not available
• Lockers: not available

Lill-Annas slottscafé is on the ground floor of one of the towers and is open almost every day all year round. The Slottsbutiken sells entrance tickets, gifts, books and postcards. There is no lockable storage, but there is an unattended space on level 3 where outdoor clothing can be hung.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The castle halls can be hired for corporate events and day conferences (among them the Eugensalongen), private functions, weddings in the Engelbrektsrummet and children's parties. Own food and drink may not be brought in; the castle works with selected suppliers.

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