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Örebro Regional Council
Örebro ( ; ) is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper. It is one of the largest inland hubs of the country, and a major logistic and commercial operating site. Örebro is home to Örebro University, a major university hospital, a medieval castle, the water park Gustavsvik as well as several large shopping malls and the Oset and Rynningeviken Nature Reserve adjacent to lake Hjälmaren. Örebro is a trade and logistics city with a strategic location 200 km from Stockholm, 330 km from Oslo and 280 km from Gothenburg. The city is served by Örebro Airport 10 km (6 mi) southwest of the city, and by Örebro Central Station, serviced by the Mälaren Line and Western Main Line. Etymology The name ''Örebro'' refers to a bridge (') crossing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities In Sweden
This is a list of Stad (Sweden), cities in modern Sweden that once enjoyed city privileges, thus were entitled to call themselves town (, plural ). The year indicates the year they were established or when they were granted a royal charter. The list does not include List of cities and towns in Finland, towns in Finland established during Swedish rule. Overview Legally and administratively, the term is not used in Sweden since the municipal reform of 1971, when the municipality (''kommun'') became the only existing form of local government. Before the reform there were 132 urban centres (133 to 1966) that had the title of . The urban centres of these municipalities are still called in daily speech and 14 of the municipalities have chosen to continue to call themselves in marketing situations, although several of them now encompass large rural areas following the merger of Swedish municipalities in the 1970s and 1980s. These 14 are: Borås Municipality, Gothenburg Municipali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lekeberg Municipality
Lekeberg Municipality () is a municipality in Örebro County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Fjugesta, with around 2,000 inhabitants. Lekeberg was first formed as a municipality in connection with the local government reform of 1952 by the amalgamation of five smaller units. In 1967 two more parishes were added. The next reform of 1971 placed the area within Örebro Municipality. It was re-established in 1995 within its 1967 borders. Geography Mostly woods and farm lands, with Garphyttan National Park, established in 1909, located within the municipality. The largest industry sector is farming. Many farmers have further specialized on hog and chicken farming. Other industries are small companies within wood and carpentry industries, as well as craftswork and other small enterprises. Localities Over 200 inhabitants: * Fjugesta (seat) * Gropen * Hidinge * Lanna * Mullhyttan Demographics This is a demographic table based on Lekeberg Municipality's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oset And Rynningeviken Nature Reserve
Oset and Rynningeviken Nature Reserve () is a nature reserve in Örebro County in Sweden. It is part of the EU-wide Natura 2000 Natura 2000 is a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union. It is made up of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas designated under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive, respectiv ...-network. References Nature reserves in Sweden Natura 2000 in Sweden Tourist attractions in Örebro County Geography of Örebro County Protected areas established in 2015 2015 establishments in Sweden Örebro Municipality 21st-century establishments in Örebro County {{Örebro-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
