Skellefteå’s wooden landmark, the Sara Cultural Centre, is highlighted as a world-leading example of climate-smart architecture. The Washington Post describes how the city is leading the way toward a greener future with wood as a building material.

Forbes highlights Skellefteå as a pioneer in sustainable development. In the article, the city is described as combining innovation, wooden architecture, and green energy to create a future where both people and the environment can thrive in harmony.

In an article about Europe’s most dynamic places, Monocle highlights Skellefteå as a city undergoing strong development. With sustainability, innovation, and the timber industry in focus, the city is presented as a role model for the urban growth of the future.

National Geographic framhåller Skellefteå som en modern port till snöklädda subarktiska Västerbotten, där aktiviteter som längdskidåkning och skridskor väntar i en inbjudande, nordlig stadsmiljö.

The Guardian describes Skellefteå as a climate-smart timber city, where the 20-storey Sara Cultural Centre and Wood Hotel rise in wood and store approximately 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Time ranks Skellefteå as one of the world’s 50 greatest destinations in 2022 – a picturesque city south of the Arctic Circle, where wooden architecture, Michelin-inspired dining experiences, and heated sidewalks create an unexpectedly warm Nordic atmosphere.

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