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- Kumla is unusual in terms of municipality seats in Svealand in that there is no connection to any kind of waterway in the centre of the town. However, three of the four biggest lakes in the country are within an hour's drive from the town. It is also an unusually flat town, since it is situated in the middle of the so-called Närke Plain.
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Nov 27, 2023 · Historically Kumla is unique in many different ways. Today there are traces of the earlier shoemaking industry, quarrying, production of façade sculptures and the two military regiments based here in the 1800s.
Kumla is also known as being arty, most literally. With a wide offering of art and culture we consider ourselves as “the Art Capital of Närke”, the landscape in Sweden where Kumla is located. Art på Hög (Art at the Top), with its colourful history, extensive views and famous art exhibition – really should not be missed!
Kumla is situated roughly 15 kilometres south of neighbouring city Örebro, and is connected to its much larger neighbour with train and bus commuting. Kumla is unusual in terms of municipality seats in Svealand in that there is no connection to any kind of waterway in the centre of the town.
Sep 26, 2023 · With around 30 sculptures and works of both national and internationally famed artists, it is a place we dare to suggest is completely unique in Sweden, perhaps even the world. The combination of this odd place and its history, the beautiful art and the amazing views attracts over 30 000 visitors annually to this spot.
Jun 24, 2023 · In neighboring Hallsberg you might get stuck due to a canceled train but getting stuck in Kumla might have a completely different meaning. This is a locality in Örebro County that is home to around 17.200 inhabitants as well as one of only three high-security prison facilities in Sweden.
Kumla Church is best known for its vibrant, well-preserved paintings of Albertus Pictor. In the 15th century, many people in these areas wanted to renovate their churches and beat arches, that is, redo the ceilings, from simple wooden roofs to brick arches, just as in the new large boasting buildings, the cathedrals.
Mar 2, 2022 · The province of Närke has a rich cultural heritage and covers a range of places to visit – from the city of Örebro to the beautiful nature of Bergslagen. Plan for a roadtrip and tick off two must see places in the area: the unique sculpture park A Pile of Art in Kumla and the giant boulders in Tiveden National Park.
