Experience in Örebro, Sweden by Maria

What is it like to live in Örebro? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Örebro is a beautiful city. The "atmosphere" of this city is very warm and the people who lives here are very friendly. Örebro has a lot of restaurant and cafés, and during spring and summer the town is full of outdoor cafes. Örebro is a city big enough for great entertainment, but also not too big to lose its spirit.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Örebro?

The student life is epic in Örebro. If you want to be a part of it you have great opportunities and lots of options. Örebro University organizes many events and activities.

How much does it cost to live in Örebro?

It is the same price of living as other cities in Sweden, and other European cities.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Örebro? Is there any advice you can give?

Yes, it is very difficult to find accommodation in Örebro because it is a popular student city. If you would like to find accommodation you can also rent an apartment with other people (check out blocket and Facebook). It is also easier to get in touch with private landlords to find appartments.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is great!

What places would you recommend visiting in Örebro?

Örebro city is very beautiful. In the heart of the city you can visit Örebro castle. Close to the city is Wadköping, which is a small old town-village to walk in. Wadköping has small shops and every Christmas there is a nice market. 5 minutes from city is Svampen, which is a high building formed as a mushroom. Svampen has a restaurant at the top of the building, where there's viewpoint over the whole city.

Just outside Örebro is a big shoppingmall called Marieberg, with lots of clothing stores, restaurants and IKEA of course. If you're a big fan of nature there's a lake just outside Örebro called Hjälmaren. It's very beautiful at summertime.

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Is it good to eat out in Örebro? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Örebro has lots of restaurants. For Asian food "Saigon", "Coco Thai" and "Hanoi" are the best. For Greek food check out "Grekiska kolgrillsbaren" and "Efesos". If you're craving for a tasty hamburger "Texas Star" is the place to be. "Havana" have great food from Central America. For fresh and healthy salads "Green Fellow" is amazing.

Is the nightlife good in Örebro? Where is good to go?

The nightlife is pretty good in Örebro. There's lots of bars and nightclubs. As a student the all time favorite place is Örebro Kårhus. It's a bar and nightclub at campus. Kårhus arrange lots of parties and events. Every Thursday from 4 pm. It's Timebeer (the price of the beer = the time). Every weekend the place turns into a nightclub, with cheap prices.

What advice would you give future students headed to Örebro?

Look up accommodation in advance because it's pretty hard to find. Also, Örebro Kårhus can arrange a temporary accommodation for people who doesn't have any.