Here are our top tips for things to do this summer with your Sommarpasset. (Some links are in Swedish because they are not on our website.)
1. Swim and have fun at Gustavsvik outdoor pool
Jump into cool pools, race down the water slides or challenge your friends to adventure golf at the campsite!
With Sommarpasset, you get 50% off the entrance. Just show your pass to get the discount.
Gustavsvik (Swedish)
Bus stop: Klerkgatan, route 7 (city bus) and 890 (Summer bus)
2. Take on challenges at Boda Borg in Karlskoga
Try reality gaming. Bring your friends and solve fun challenges together.
Special summer offer: Come in a group of 4 and pay for 3. Only one person needs Sommarpasset. Show it at the entrance to get the discount.
Bus stop: Ekeby (Karlskoga), route 52 (city bus)
3. Try skateboarding or dancing in Södercity
Like skateboarding, tricks and hanging out? Then Örebro skatepark in Södercity is for you. The park is close to the Olof Palme Square stop, where you will also find a new dance area. These places are created to bring more activity and community to the area. Perfect for hanging out – alone or with friends.
Örebro skatepark (Swedish)
Dansbanan på Krämartorget (Swedish)
Bus stop: Olof Palmes torg, route 5 and 7 (city bus).
4. Chill at the beach
Bring swimwear, a blanket and snacks, and visit one of the county’s swimming spots.
Stops near beaches and swimming areas
5. Go to a concert or festival
There are many free concerts and festivals this summer, for example:
Karlskoga
- Karlskogafesten (There is a translate button at the top.) 26–27 June – free entry
Bus stop:
- Centrumleden, route 51, 52 (city bus), 403 (weekdays only), 500 and 502 (1,3 km walk)
- Katrinedalsgatan, route 51, 52 (city bus) (850 m walk)
Kumla
- Sommarkväll in Kumla stadspark (There is a translate button at the top.) 15 July – free entry
Bus stop:
- Götgatan, route 703, 704, 710 (weekdays only), 712 and 840 (650 m walk)
- Kumla Resecentrum, route 701, 703, 704, 710 (weekdays only), 711, 712, 840 and train (1,2 km walk)
Askersund
- Sommarmusik i Askersunds hamn (Summer music in the harbour) (Only in Swedish) – free entry
Bus stop: Askersunds busstation, route 700, 704, 707, 752 (weekdays only) and 790
In partnership with Kulturaktiebolaget, you get SEK 50 off concerts at Vinön and Stora Hjortstorps gård this summer. Contact customer service to get the discount code.
Konsertprogram - Sommar på Vinön (Concert programme – Summer at Vinön) (Only in Swedish)
Bus stop: Hampetorps färjeläge, route 890 (Summer bus)
Konsertprogram - Sommarscenen på Stora Hjortstorps gård (Concert programme – Stora Hjortstorps gård) (Only in Swedish)
Bus stop: Munkatorp, route 200 and 324. (600 m walk to Stora Hjortstorps Gård.)
6. Travel with the summer bus (Route 890)
This summer, you can travel to popular places in Örebro County.
The summer bus stops at Ånnaboda, Gustavsvik and Hampetorp – where you can take the ferry to Vinön.
Read more about the smultronställen (hidden gems) of Sommarbussen.
In partnership with Hampetorps camping, you can play mini golf for free when you show your Sommarpasset at the entrance. The offer can be used once per day per person.
Bus stop: Hampetorp, route 890 (Summer bus)
7. Have a picnic or hang out in a park
Bring snacks, a blanket and a speaker – simple and very cosy.
Our customer service will gladly recommend parks in the county for you to visit.
8. Visit OpenArt
This summer, the free art exhibition OpenArt takes place in Örebro. Artworks are placed around the city. You can also find artworks in Lindesberg, Nora, Kumla, Askersund and Laxå.
Länstrafiken is a proud partner of OpenArt. With Sommarpasset, you can join a guided tour for free. You choose the day and time that suits you.
There are a limited number of tickets – first come, first served. Contact customer service for a booking code.
Bus stop:
- Kulturkvarteret, many of the city and regional buses stop here.
- Örebro resecentrum, many of the city and regional buses stop here.
- Slottet, route 5 and 7 (city bus).
9. Enjoy an iconic ice cream
The county has plenty of cosy places to stop for a treat. Why not take a trip to the summer towns Nora and Askersund?
Bus stop:
- Nora station, route 401, 402 (weekdays only), 403 (weekdays only), 406, 420 and 490
- Askersunds busstation, route 700, 704, 707, 752 (weekdays only) and 790
10. Spend a day in central Örebro
In central Örebro, you will find shops, cafés, restaurants, activities and events. Don’t miss sommartorget (the summer square)!
City Örebros evenemangskalender (City Örebro event calendar) (Only in Swedish)
Bus stop: Kulturkvarteret, many of the city and regional buses stop here.
More things to see and do across the area
Tourist information if you want more ideas:
- Askersund
- Degerfors
- Hallsberg (Only in Swedish)
- Hällefors
- Karlskoga
- Kumla (There is a translate button at the top.)
- Laxå (There is a translate button at the top.)
- Lekeberg (Only in Swedish)
- Lindesberg (There is a translate button at the top.)
- Ljusnarsberg (There is a translate button at the top.)
- Nora
- Örebro
Partners
Thanks to all our partners who help make Sommarpasset even more fun!
