Nybro

Nybro is a city in Småland in Sweden. The local industry is dominated by companies within glass manufacturing, paper and wood. The biggest employer is the floor manufacturer AB Gustaf Kähr. Nybro is the gateway to the world famous Swedish glass manufacturing district Glasriket which can be translated to The Kingdom of Glass.

Understand
Nybro's importance as a center of trade and manufacturing increased gradually during the first half of the 19th century. In 1865 Nybro achieved market town status. During the 1870s, the railway reached Nybro and Kalmar, something which meant a financial and demographic increase. In 1932, Nybro had grown so much that it achieved town status. The increase in population terms continued until the 1970s, but has since decreased. The previous villages Hanemåla and Madesjö are now a part of the town.

Orrefors, north-east of Nybro is one of several glass manufacturing villages in the area.

By plane
The nearest airport is Kalmar airport with connections to several destinations and with daily traffic to Stockholm Bromma Airport and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The airport is on the former Kalmar Wing airbase, ca 30 km east of Nybro. There are no special airport coaches, but the local bus company, Kalmar Läns Trafik (KLT), operates a regular bus line (line 402) between the airport and the bus terminal in the center of Kalmar. At the bus terminal, change to bus 131 or any train bound for Nybro. The major rental car companies are available at the airport, such as Avis, phone: +46 480 44 43 00, Europcar, phone: +46 480 137 50 and Hertz, phone: +46 480 944 20. Kalmar flygplatsmay be contacted on phone, +46 480 45 90 00.

By bus
The local bus company, Kalmar Läns Trafik AB, as well as the nationwide bus operator Swebus Express have connections to Nybro. Swebus Express h

By train
The railway between Gothenburg and Kalmar passes through Nybro. The traffic is operated by the Swedish state railways SJ and the connections are good. Change train in Emmaboda for Karlskrona. Travellers from the north or south of Sweden must change in Nässjö or Alvesta.

By car
Road 25 from Kalmar. Road 31 from Vetlanda. Road 120 from Emmaboda.

By bike
Road 25 from Kalmar. Road 31 from Vetlanda. Road 120 from Emmaboda. Some trains allow you to bring your bike, but always check with the operator before boarding the train. Adjacent to the major roads, there are plenty of nice little roads should you want to take detours or alternate routes.

Get around
Kalmar Lanstrafik operates local buses. Buses #139 and #140 carry passengers between Nybro and Orrefors (about 25 min, 38 kr).

Do
Most of the activities in Orrefors are centered around the Glassworks. Some days you can blow your own glass bowl, which is very exciting! There is also Crystal Bar (built in 2006) and a small glass museum.

Buy
Glass of course, but also many other design items at good prices in the glass shops.

Eat

 * Orrefors värdshus by the Glassworks have quite good food, if somewhat pricey.
 * Orrefors Hotel has good Thai food at reasonable prices.
 * Orrefors trädgårdscafe (by Orrefors B&B) is the choice if you just feel like a snack and a cup of coffee.
 * Orrefors värdshus by the Glassworks have quite good food, if somewhat pricey.
 * Orrefors Hotel has good Thai food at reasonable prices.
 * Orrefors trädgårdscafe (by Orrefors B&B) is the choice if you just feel like a snack and a cup of coffee.
 * Orrefors Hotel has good Thai food at reasonable prices.
 * Orrefors trädgårdscafe (by Orrefors B&B) is the choice if you just feel like a snack and a cup of coffee.

Drink

 * The Crystal Bar by the Glassworks in Orrefors is actually made out all out of crystal.

Sleep

 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.
 * Orrefors Hotel at street Kantavagen is the choice if you feel like spending a bit more. Still good prices, though.