Welcome inside!
Did you know that Örebro Castle is older than Sweden? This is true, depending on how we count. For over 700 years, royalty, tyrants, saviors, thieves and charmers have left traces and stories at the castle. Come in and see for yourself! Take a guided tour, see an exhibition, play in the children’s tower or book the castle for your own event.
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Frequently asked questions
Visit
You might think that the main entrance is the grand entrance to the courtyard. But no, the castle’s public entrance is around the corner, in the southwest tower to the left of Lill-Anna’s castle café. It is entrance to the Castle Shop where you buy your entrance ticket, but is also entrance to Örebro County Museum.
The castle is located on an island in the center of Örebro. A Vasaborg in the middle of the city – yep, that’s right!
The ticket includes access to the public floor of the castle and allows you to enjoy the full range of activities. The offer changes throughout the year, but often includes different types of exhibitions and children’s activities. A general guided tour of the castle is also included on the days of the tour. Here you can see what’s happening at the castle.
You can buy your ticket at the castle shop, upstairs in the entrance tower (the southwest tower to the left of Lill-Anna’s castle café). In other words, you do not need to pre-purchase your entrance ticket. On days when there is a general guided tour, this is also registered on site when buying an entrance ticket.
At the castle, history meets the present and in the castle shop we have actually left cash behind. Here you are welcome to pay by swish or card.
An entrance ticket includes all current exhibitions and children’s activities. Also the general guided tour, on the days it runs. The castle shop, Lill-Anna’s castle café and Örebro County Museum can be reached without paying.
In the entrance tower (the southwest tower to the left of Lill-Anna’s castle café) you will find a nice castle shop. This is where you can buy an entrance ticket to see current exhibitions, take part in children’s activities and join a general guided tour. But the castle shop is also filled with castle memorabilia, toys, furniture and everything in between.
Upstairs from the castle shop you will find the Örebro County Museum, with its various exhibitions. Admission to the museum is free.
In the south-eastern tower (the tower to the right of the entrance tower), you will find Lill-Anna’s castle café. In summer, you can enjoy her gofika on not one, but two, terraces.
The castle is usually open every day, all week! See our opening hours here. You are welcome to poke around!
I’m afraid not. A visit to the castle means being prepared to put on your explorer’s glasses. But of course we have signs and staff on site to help you find your way. Just ask us on site! And some winding roads just make it all the more exciting, don’t they?
Some parts of the castle are accessible by elevator, while other parts of the castle are only accessible by stairs. Read all about accessibility at the castle here.
Guided tours
The general guided tours can be made accessible. During the ghost tour we visit the attic and the basement, where unfortunately elevator access is not possible. Read all about accessibility at the castle here.
The general ghost walk for which you can buy a ticket takes place in week 44 and in July. Available walks are posted here. There are a limited number of seats for the walk, and you need to buy your ticket in advance. Are you a large group venturing on a ghost tour of the castle? Then you can book your hike all year round! Read more and send a booking request here.
It is possible to book a guided tour for your group outside regular opening hours. You can send a booking request here.
The general guided tours of the castle, which are included in the entrance ticket, do not need to be pre-booked. You register on site in the Castle Shop on arrival.
From time to time, separate tickets are released for events such as the ghost walk and the sexual history walk. These usually go beyond opening hours and are not included in the entrance ticket. Available walks are posted here. There are a limited number of seats for the walk, and you need to buy your ticket in advance.
In addition to the general guided tour of the castle and the bookable walks, there are plenty of walks to book if you come as a group. You can send a booking request here. It is possible to book a guided tour for your group outside regular opening hours.
The general guided tours of the castle, which are included in the entrance ticket, run at different times throughout the year. During the summer they generally run several times a day, and at other times of the year they run on Saturdays and Sundays as standard. Discrepancies occur. So to be sure, you can check here how the public screenings are going right now.
A general guided tour of the castle is included in the entrance ticket. See here when the tours are currently running.
From time to time, separate tickets are released for events such as the ghost walk and the sexual history walk. These usually go beyond opening hours and are not included in the entrance ticket. You can see the current offer here.
In addition to the general guided tour of the castle, there are plenty of walks to book if you come as a group. You can send a booking request here. And you can also book a guided tour for your group outside of regular opening hours.
For the children
Yes – hooray! Read more and send a booking request.
The ghost of Laban appears during peak seasons at the castle, such as July and the fall holidays. We promise to let you know when Laban says hello to us! Watch this space on the website.
Children’s activities are included in the entrance ticket. The entrance ticket is purchased on site in the Castle Shop in the entrance tower (the southwest tower to the left of Lill-Anna’s Castle Café).
Yes! There is a children’s challenge themed to the different exhibitions in the castle. During the summer and holidays, the children’s tower is open for children to play and dress up. From time to time, Laban comes out and plays with the children.
Booking company/group
Yes, indeed! If you are a group of at least 15 people to tour, you will have to pay the pensioner or student price. See opening hours and admission prices here.
For businesses, we recommend payment by card, but invoices are acceptable for higher amounts (an invoice fee will apply). For municipalities and county councils, an invoice is fine, and we accept requisitions for amounts over SEK 500.
The possibilities are almost endless. Book the castle’s magnificent premises for your next client meeting, gala or annual summer party. The castle has rooms for most purposes. Read more and send a booking request.
For groups of up to 40 people, you can also book one of our many guided tours. Read more and send a booking request.
Private booking
As a private individual, you can pay by swish or card.
Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring your own food and drink. Reservations are made in conjunction with the Elite Stora Hotel or Lill-Anna’s Castle Café and catering is done through them.
Yes, indeed! Everything from a small naming ceremony to a grand castle wedding. So come and celebrate life at the castle! Read more and send a booking request.
No, that is not necessary. You can buy an entrance ticket at the Castle Shop in the entrance tower (the southwest tower to the left of Lill-Anna’s Castle Café). If there is a general guided tour on that day, register for it when you buy your ticket.
From time to time, separate tickets are released for events such as the ghost walk and the sexual history walk. These usually go beyond opening hours and are not included in the entrance ticket. Available walks are posted here. There are a limited number of seats for the walk, and you need to buy your ticket in advance.
About the castle
The castle has been the home of Örebro County’s governor since the 18th century. But one thing you might not know is that the castle for the little ones is also Castle Gomorron Sun itself. This is also the home of Laban the Little Ghost.
Nobody knows exactly how old the castle is. Probably the oldest part of the castle is a medieval stone house that later grows with a defense tower over 30 meters high. The tower is in turn surrounded by a seven meter high and three meter thick curtain wall.
However, there is another thing we know for sure. A larger castle was added in the mid-14th century, probably built by King Magnus Eriksson. The castle is then called Örebrohus and consists of three three-story residential wings placed around the old tower.
No, Örebro Castle is not actually a museum. It is a vibrant destination where you can discover new events and exhibitions all year round. But of course, it is also a place full of exciting stories of a bygone era, ready for you to enjoy!
The historic parts of the castle are run by Örebrokompaniet, which ensures that exciting things happen there all year round. Large parts of the castle are also offices and the home of our Governor.
Do you feel like a museum visit when you discover the castle? Then be sure to visit one of the castle’s tenants – Örebro Läns Museum.
You are welcome to browse around!
