OErebro

The name Örebro refers to a bridge (bro) crossing the river Svartån where the city is located. The prefix Öre- is derived from ör 'gravel (bank)'.

Örebro received its Royal Charter and city privileges not later than 1404. The location became a natural seat of commerce in the Scandinavian Middle Ages and is mentioned in print in the 13th century. Old buildings from the early days include the foundations of the city church, a building which has undergone several modifications. The natural center of the city is otherwise Örebro Castle, situated on an islet in the Svartån, and dividing the town into a northern and a southern part. This castle was constructed during the stewardship of Birger Jarl during the late 13th century and then modified and enlarged during the reign of King Gustav Vasa in the 1560s. The Örebro Synod was held here in 1529. Notable events in Örebro's history include the national diet meeting at Örebro in 1810, where Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte was elected crown prince of Sweden. …

Örebro, like the rest of the area close to Mälardalen, has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) that is made milder by the proximity to water and the Gulf Stream which makes it interchangeable with oceanic climates. Summer temperatures occasionally exceed 30 °C (86 °F) albeit not yearly, and temperatures above 5 °C (41 °F) are rare in winter, although frost-free nights sometimes occur. July average high temperatures generally range from 20 °C (68 °F) to 26 °C (79 °F) depending on weather patterns, with a 2002–2021 mean high of around 23.5 °C (74.3 °F). July lows averaged 12.3 °C (54.1 °F), sizeably cooler than seaside areas. January averaged 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) average highs in the same timeframe, with average lows of −5 °C (23 °F). During cold winters, Örebro receives plenty of snowfall. …

Swedish Chamber Orchestra Örebro is the hometown of the punk-rock band Millencolin. They named one of their albums Pennybridge Pioneers, where Pennybridge stands for Örebro as a colloquial translation into English. Örebro is the hometown of various Swedish rock bands, such as Smash Into Pieces, Truckfighters, Blues Pills, Witchcraft, Troubled Horse and others. Graveyard's lead singer Joakim Nilsson was also born in Örebro. The influential and highly popular grind band Nasum were formed in Örebro. Örebro is one of the public broadcaster SVT's 12 local news districts and has television premises located in the city. Örebro has hosted a contemporary art exhibition called Open Art on four occasions: in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013. In 2013, the exhibition featured works by 90 artists from Sweden and many other countries throughout the world. …

Stephan Berg (born 1957), composer and songwriter, winner of Eurovision Song Contest 1991 Jens Bogren (born 1979), record producer Ola Brunkert (1946–2008), drummer in ABBA Josef Fares (born 1977), Lebanese-Swedish film director Jasmine Kara (born 1988), singer Rob Marcello (born 1977), guitar player Nina Persson (born 1974), singer Mats Ronander (born 1954), singer, guitar player, and composer Mary Stävin (born 1957), James Bond girl, crowned as Miss World 1977 Dan Swanö (born 1973), singer and multi-instrumentalist Blues Pills (2011–present), rock band Dead Man (2003–present), psychedelic folk rock band Lolita Pop (1979–1992, 2019-present), rock band Millencolin (1992–present), punk rock band Nasum (1992–2005), grindcore band Smash Into Pieces (2008–present), alternative rock band Spetsnaz (2001–present), electronic band Truckfighters (2001–present), rock band Witchcraft (2000–present …