Open art in Örebro — Karen Hilmersson Photography

Örebro isn't the place you would think of going to visit if you are spending some time in Sweden. Yet, if you have the luxury and the time, I would really recommend to go during the Open art days there.My husband is from there, this is why I happen to spend a bit more time in this city than the average tourist or even the average swede. I didn't like it so much at the beginning but it has a lot of hidden treasures. It has developed over the years too and I have grown founder of it every time I have been. Open art in Örebro is such a great thing to do to get to like the city: pieces of art all over town of artists from all over the world. This year there was even an installation of Ai Wei Wei:There are many outdoors and indoors installations to wander through (maybe even some shocking art but even the kids thought it was good)Basically, I find it's a really nice way to discover the city. For exemple, there is a nice castle in the middle of town, surrounded by the river, and during the open art days you'll find all sorts of funny and/or beautiful art:And a lots of other fun amenities especially for the kids (Lily isn't unhappy there, she is trying to do her serious face):And if you happen to have been convinced to have a little peak at the open art in Örebro ( next event in 2017) or even just Örebro, I urge you to try the Sen Street food restaurant in the Saluhall of Örebro- a usually covered food market, Swedish style (they also have an address in Stockholm and Umeå). Such a nice surprise in such a small city, not well known for the best restaurants: very fresh ingredients, amazing tastes and a great variety of thai/vietnamese/japanese street style food.KUNGSGATAN 15+46(19)10 19 99OPENING HOURS MON - SAT 11 - 20SUN CLOSED"