Rynningeviken

Rynningeviken is a nature reserve in Örebro Municipality featuring wetlands, streams, and winding paths across multiple ecological zones. The landscape sits near Lake Hjälmaren and supports different habitats within its boundaries.

The site served as a city dumping ground for over a century before undergoing transformation into a protected area. Official designation as a nature reserve came in 1995.

The place hosts different outdoor activities that change with the seasons. Winter visitors glide across frozen waters on skates, while warmer months draw people for walks and observing nature.

The reserve sits about three kilometers from Örebro city center and is accessible via maintained trails. Observation points are available, and a facility called Naturens hus provides rest and refreshment options.

The area demonstrates environmental restoration, transforming from a waste site into a protected habitat where many bird species now thrive. This transformation often surprises visitors who learn about its former use.