Grythyttan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grythyttan
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Måltidens hus, home of Grythyttan Academy for Culinary Arts
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 Grythyttan
Location in Örebro
Grythyttan
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västmanland |
| County | Örebro County |
| Municipality | Hällefors Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 km2 (0.59 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 891 |
| • Density | 585/km2 (1,520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Grythyttan is a small town located in Hällefors Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden. In 2010, about 891 people lived here. This charming place is nestled between two beautiful lakes, Torrvarpen and Sör-Älgen.
Discovering Grythyttan
Grythyttan is well-known in Sweden for several special spots. It's a great place to visit if you're interested in food, history, or unique furniture.
Famous Places in Grythyttan
One of the most famous places is the Grythyttan Gästgivargård. This is a very old and well-known restaurant. It became super popular in the late 1970s thanks to its owner, Carl Jan Granqvist. Even the famous pop group ABBA visited it in the 1980s!
Grythyttan is also home to a special school. It's called the Grythyttan School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts & Meal Science. This school is part of Örebro University. Here, students learn how to become amazing chefs and manage restaurants.
Other Cool Spots
If you love books, you might enjoy the Cookbook museum in Grythyttan. It's a unique place that collects and displays cookbooks from different times.
Another interesting business is Grythyttan Stålmöbler. They make stylish garden furniture. You can also find Neerings, a local factory that makes delicious ice cream and chocolate. They have a kiosk where you can buy their tasty treats.
In the center of Grythyttan, there's also a museum and a pub dedicated to Cornelis Vreeswijk. He was a famous singer and songwriter.
