Welcome to Sara Kulturhus Sara Kulturhus has finally opened, and we couldn't be more excited! We get to experience culture, art, the community and much more in this amazing house. Welcome to Skellefteå's new living room! Sara Kulturhus

Your guide to Skellefteå

Skellefteå is one of the highlights of Swedish Lapland and the subarctic region, and can offer you almost any adventure you want. Coastal life, forrest life, wildlife, amazing food from local farms and breathtaking tours of the countryside. Basically anything you could possibly imagine from a nordic adventure!

BIKE IN SKELLEFTEÅ

There is plenty to see and experience from the bicycle saddle. Skellefteå Bike Arena and Bygdsiljum Bike Park are given tips to those who love speed and challenges.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FISHING

In Skellefteå, there are fantastic opportunities for fishing in our five rivers, the hundreds of lakes and in the sea. Feel free to visit Byskeälven, one of Sweden's best salmon rivers

SKELLEFTEÅ CULTURAL MUNICIPALITY OF THE YEAR

During the year as a cultural municipality, residents and visitors get many opportunities to take part in theater, music, dance, cultural history, film, handicrafts and much more. In many cases, it is co-creative activities in the form of workshops and courses.

GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH YOUR FAMILY

Take some time with your family and create memories for life! Go to a museum, try different adventures, and have fun together here in Skellefteå.

Experience a safe Skellefteå

It is important that we help each other to follow the guidelines that exist. It is also important to keep in mind that we want a vibrant Skellefteå even after the pandemic is over. See how our local businesses have adapted so that you can safely and securely shop, eat well and do activities even in these though times.

Together we get through this.

EAT & DRINK

All our restaurants and cafés in Skellefteå, with food from almost every culinary kitchen and authentic northern flavors. Delicious flavors and good hospitality are on the menu no matter which restaurant you choose to eat at tonight

SEE & DO

Skellefteå offers a wide variety of activities, for every taste and for every one. There are things to do, things to see, things to experience.

ACCOMMODATION

Find your accommodation, whether you are looking for a nice hotel, a cozy hostel, a full-service campsite or would rather sleep on a reindeer skin in a cabin, near the warming stove.

SHOPPING

We are so proud of the City Trade of the Year 2017 award and that our mall Citykompaniet 2018 ranked as Sweden's 2nd best city mall.

Corona: Information for travellers

Swedish Lapland have gathered some of the information about travelling to the northern parts of Sweden, as well as restrictions and recommendations when staying in Sweden.

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Explore the subarctic region of Sweden

Is it a lot to take in? We get it, we love Skellefteå and want to show it off, but there's a lot! If you only have a couple of minutes and don't know where to start, we recommend that you visit our explore page. It's our crash course to Skellefteå and the main experiences, all compressed into guides and stories from our locals so that you can get the big picture in no time. 

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Pike fishing in Svansele

We are in the small village Svansele, located on the northern bank of the Skellefteå river, 50 minutes drive from the coast and the river outlet. Here is a widespread wilderness with deep boreal coniferous forests and many beautiful lakes and streams. There is a lack of crowds, noise, and everyday demands. Svansele is the definition of calm.
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Family getaway to White Mountain Lodge

A cozy getaway. A quiet tranquil retreat. That's what this place is. A break from the everyday noise. The small village of Kalvträsk, located in the southwestern part of Skellefteå municipality, is like another world, and the Youngman family and the Eriksson-Havh family have longed for that world for several weeks.
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Kayaking in Kåge bay

The route there has not yet been determined but we paddle out from the harbor, a bit upstream in the Kåge River which meets the sea in a delicious delta, before we turn out into the sea again and head towards Bastuholmen. I ask Emil to tell me a little about the bay. After all, it is his home ground.
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