Örgryte


Örgryte is one of the 21 stadsdelsnämndsområden of Gothenburg Municipality, Sweden. It is a largely upper middle class residential area, just to the east of the city centre. It has a population of 33,539, and covers an area of 10.67 square kilometres.

History

The original village of Örgryte is much older than the city of Göteborg, with construction in the area predating Göteborg. The original parish being much larger was subsequently absorbed by the city in a gradual process lasting from 1882 to 1922. Construction in the area predates the surrounding areas. The name Örgryte likely originates from the presence of several giant's kettles in the area.

Geography

Örgryte contains 8 distinct, officially defined residential districts :
Örgryte borders the following "city boroughs":
It also borders the neighbouring Mölndal Municipality, to the south.

Places of interest