Activities in Skellefteå

Skellefteå offers a wide variety of activities, for every taste and for every one. There are things to do, things to see and attractions to experience. You can find activities for every day of the week, whether you like the great outdoors or rather stays inside. Explore attractions that are centuries old, enjoy exciting activities in natureand find lots of things to do right here in Skellefteå.  

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Hiking trails

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Explore our collection of guides for you who want to discover all the wonderful things that Skellefteå has to offer. Here you will find comprehensive guides with everything you need to know about, for example, hiking, cycling or canoeing.

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Vitberget - Recreation area

2 km from the city center you'll find the Vitberg area, an area for those who love nature and want to move. Skis, snowboards, berry picking, shorter hiking trails, electric light trails and much more can be found here. Regardless of the season, Vitberget offers a fantastic nature and exercise experience for all ages.
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Nordanå - A green meeting spot for culture

Nordanå is a scenic cultural and outdoor area near the center of Skellefteå. The area's history dates back to the 14th century and has, among other things, served as a market and military site. The hilly terrain, the cultural-historical buildings, the bird ponds and the proximity to the Skellefte river gives the park a very special character.
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Your guide to Bjuröklubb

Bjuröklubb is one of our most visited spots: a beautiful nature reserve with a long history. Spend a night in the lighthouse, have a coffee in the old pilot house, walk along winding paths and enjoy the endless views of the sea.
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Make better choices

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Accessible outdoor life

Outdoor life must be available to everyone. Read more about outdoor areas in Skellefteå municipality that are adapted for people with some type of disability.
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Fritidsbanken

At Fritidsbanken, you can borrow equipment for an active leisure time, such as skis, skates, inline skates, life jackets, tents, balls of various kinds, clubs, fishing rods, football shoes, helmets, backpacker kitchens, sleeping mats and much more. The loan period is up to 14 days and completely free!
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Freedom to roam

The Swedish freedom to roam is fantastic! It makes it possible for everyone to practice outdoor life and move freely and easily in nature, but it also places certain demands on those who visit it. Read more about the possibilities and obligations of the right of public access here.

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SKELLEFTEÅ TOURIST CENTER

Whether you are on a temporary or long-term visit, paying a visit to your hometown or live in Skellefteå, you are welcome to visit us at the Skellefteå Tourist Center. There you will find brochures, buy tickets for events, local products and souvenirs and get inspiration for your stay.

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Shopping in Skellefteå

We are proud to have received the Årets Cityhandel award in 2017 and that our shopping centre Citykompaniet ranked as Sweden's 2nd best city shopping centre in 2018. It shows how much our stores care about you - their customer. It's also a sign that we can offer a wide range in products and the fact that many stores work with both ecological and social sustainability in their businesses.

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SHOPPING

Which shops are where, when are the shops open and where can you park the car? You will find the answers, and much more wonderful shopping inspiration on our detailed shopping page.

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Fun attractions in Skellefteå

Whether you're planning your vacation or is busy spending it you might want to know what things you can do in Skellefteå. Well, unfortunately we don't have a short answer to you because we have so much activities to offer! There a are tons of things you can do while visiting Skellefteå with your family and friends, no matter if it's spring, summer, autumn or winter.

 

To make it easier for you to see what activities are available for your stay we've categorized everything. So, if you're into culture you can see all cultural attractions gathered on one page! Or, if you're travelling with your family, we've selected all kid friendly activities into one page. We hope this helps you find what speaks to you!

 

Here in Skellefteå, the seasons change quite a bit. Our summer days (and nights) are long and bright, whilte our winter days are short and dark (but super cozy). So the things to do in either season changes a lot. But don't worry, we want to show you the best activities of the next main season ahead, but if you're planning further into the future you can always find attractions for all the seasons on our page. And if you don't find what you're looking for you can always contact our Visiting Center.