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.
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.
- James Bond Museum. An unusual place, far from the settings of James Bond films. See also James Bond tourism.
James Bond Museum. An unusual place, far from the settings of James Bond films. See also [[James Bond tourism]].
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.
Glass of course, but also many other design items at good prices in the glass shops.
- Stora Hotellet. See "Sleep" below.
- Restaurang och pizzeria Juventus, Doktor Sandbergs Gata 16 B, +46 481 512 90. 11:30-21:30. Simple but priceworthy restaurant and pizzeria, takeaway on request. Open F-Sa until 23:00.
- Restaurang Evas kök, Storgatan 28, +46 481 124 99. M-F 09:00-14:00. Breakfast and lunch restaurant.
- Pizzeria Alanya, Algatan 15, +46 481 100 13.
- Restaurang Appsolut, Storgatan 2, +46 481 141 36.
- 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.
Stora Hotellet. See "Sleep" below.
Restaurang och pizzeria Juventus, Doktor Sandbergs Gata 16 B, +46 481 512 90. 11:30-21:30. Simple but priceworthy restaurant and pizzeria, takeaway on request. Open F-Sa until 23:00.
Restaurang Evas kök, Storgatan 28, +46 481 124 99. M-F 09:00-14:00. Breakfast and lunch restaurant.
Pizzeria Alanya, Algatan 15, +46 481 100 13.
Restaurang Appsolut, Storgatan 2, +46 481 141 36.
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.
- The Crystal Bar by the Glassworks in Orrefors is actually made out all out of crystal.
The Crystal Bar by the Glassworks in Orrefors is actually made out all out of crystal.