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Tysslingen, vid Norra Svalnäs.
Photo: Elisabeth Karlsson
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Tysslingen, Naturreservat

Nature reserve

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County: Örebro län

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Description

In late March - early April, when the snow cover clears, thousands of swans arrive at Lake Tysslingen on their way north. Here the swans rest for a few weeks before moving on. The record is just over 5,000 swans. A fantastic experience to see and hear them! The reserve is part of Natura 2000, which is the EU's network for valuable nature.

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Municipality: Örebro

Year established: 2008, expanded 2015

Area: 534 hectares

Landowners: Individuals and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

Manager: County Administrative Board

Reserve creator: County Administrative Board

Natura 2000: the area is part of the EU network of protected nature, Natura 2000

The Tysslingen nature reserve is located in Örebro municipality, about one mile west of the town of Örebro. From Örebro to the southern end of the lake: turn off the E20 at the exit signposted to Garphyttan. Drive Karlslundsgatan west. Just after Gräve you have the information tower and the southern viewing tower on the right side of the road. From Örebro to Rånnesta: turn off the E20 at the exit signposted to Närkes Kil. Drive Ekersgatan northwest and then follow white signs towards Tysslingen.

Welcome as a guest in nature, keep in mind that:

do not disturb the birds during the nesting period (around April 1 - July 15), so do not go out on the meadows during this time
cows graze on the meadows, be sure to close the gates behind you
keep your dog on a leash
take your rubbish with you
do not go so close to houses that you disturb the residents
do not walk where crops are grown