Hyr Go-Kart Örebro Motorstadion

In Örebro, right in the centre of Sweden, GoRace runs its karts on a large outdoor layout of seven hundred and twenty metres, set on the town's Motorstadion. The length of the track leaves real room to overtake and build up speed, and the site stays open from March to October, in step with the warm season. A covered stand lets companions watch the races under shelter.

Karting stays open to everyone, no licence or experience needed: a briefing, a helmet, and off you go chasing your best lap. The venue offers individual races, company outings and a karting school to progress beyond a single session, with equipment provided on site. The format suits beginners as well as regulars looking to polish their lines, and the food on site lets you stretch out the day. As the activity is seasonal, it is best to check the hours before coming.

Örebro, set on the banks of the Svartån river, is built around its medieval castle on an islet, one of the most photographed in the country. The Wadköping open-air museum and the town's large park round out a visit, while nearby Lake Hjälmaren opens onto nature. Well placed halfway between Stockholm and Gothenburg, the town is served by train and motorway, making it a handy stop in the centre of the country, between lakes and forests.