Lake Hjälmar is the fourth largest lake in Sweden. It is 58 km long and 18 km wide and in general shallow (around 6 meters). The city of Örebro lies adjacent to the lake and it contains countless islands, the largest of which is Vinön (the 'wine island'). Major music festivals are held on the banks. The name Hjälmaren may remind us of a wardrobe by Ikea, and that fits: their furniture is named after cities or landscapes in Sweden.