Svampen, Water tower and observation point in Örebro, Sweden.
The concrete water tower reaches a height of 58 meters and features an observation deck offering views across the city and Lake Hjälmaren.
Architect Sune Lindström designed this infrastructure in 1958 to replace two previous water towers that no longer met the growing city requirements.
The structure represents Swedish mid-century architectural principles, combining functional water storage with public accessibility and municipal services.
The observation deck includes protective netting installed in 2012, wheelchair accessibility features, and a cafe serving daily specials for 98 kronor.
The tower earned its name Svampen, meaning mushroom, due to its distinctive shape that influenced subsequent water tower designs across Sweden.
Location: Norra innerstadens stadsdelsområde
Location: Stockholms kommun
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 59.33613,18.07272
Latest update: July 16, 2025 08:50
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