The city has its own university (http://www.oru.se/templat...).
Gustavsvik
(http://www.gustavsvik.com...) is northern europe's largest water funpark. it also has one of sweden's finest campings and "adventure" miniature golf in its vicinity.
watertower Svampen
The watertower Svampen The Mushroom (http://www.orebro.se/astr...) is a local landmark. It offers panoramic views of the city and hosts the water museum/workshop Aqua Nova.