"Delicious cake and Industrial History combined" Norberg by sim1

Norberg Travel Guide: 0 reviews and 4 photos

Norberg is a quiet little town, not so much to see and do, but still nice. So why write a tip about it? That is because it has one famous place in the centre of town and that is its pastry.shop: Elsa Andersons Konditori! The pastry-shop is housed in a beautiful,well-preserved 18th century building, which makes it look picturesque, but the most important thing is the cakes! Their speciality is the "Tangotårta”, but don't hesitate to try something else: it all tastes delicious :-) As this is such a popular place it can get busy here. But if you have some patience it is a perfect place to make a stop and enjoy a cup of coffee with delcious cake.

Norberg itself is quite old (from the 12th century) and it was Sweden's most important source of iron during the 14th century and onwards. There is a little bit left of the old Norberg and it is quite picturesque. So after your cake don't forget to walk towards the Norberg River to see the typical red-stained wooden houses that date back to the 17th and 18th century. The industrial past of Norberg is also still present in the area, one of which is the unique Polhem Wheel, a huge water-wheel, located only a few kilometres outside the town.

I shouldn't forget to mention "Själaglas" either, which is a small small glasswork shop that sells and makes typical handblown Swedish glass. Maybe not always so cheap, but very beautiful and perfect to take home as a gift.

Opening hours of the bakery:
Weekdays: 9.00-18.00
Saturdays, Sundays and special holidays: 10.00-18.00
Week 26 unitl week 32 only weekdays :9.00-19.00
Midsommars Eve and New Years Eve: 10.00-14.00
Closed during Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Years day.

Last visit to Norberg: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Jun 19, 2006
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Nobbe Aug 8, 2006 at 12:44 PM

Did you know that my last name is Norberg? And that I just live about 10km away from there... =)
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Trekki Jul 2, 2006 at 3:43 AM

More more more :-)))) pleeease more :-)) (aua, and now I better duck and run :-) Yes, I will wait patiently until you are done here :-))
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sim1 Jun 24, 2006 at 8:39 AM

You better duck and run... looooooooool! And be patient :-))