Do you crave local and sustainable taste experiences?

Food is a part of everyone's everyday life, so you deserve the finest choices, regardless of whether you cook the food yourself or eat out at a restaurant. And, with our hands on our hearts, we're certain that the food produced and served in Skellefteå is world-class. Västerbotten cheese, hand-picked cloudberries, blueberry-pickled reindeer, and locally produced sausages are just a few examples of the culinary experiences you can enjoy here in Skellefteå.

Move to Skellefteå

A gastronomic journey from Iceland to Bryggargatan

"When we were going to establish our first restaurant, we thought about which ingredients were the most fun to work with - strawberries, roe, game, and poultry. Lots of herbs and roots as well. And we found that virtually everything we needed was here in Norrland."

Gelato in Alhems Trädgård

Gelato is Italian for 'ice cream', and Italian ice cream is completely different from the ice cream you find in the freezer.

Wild chef, Eric Brännström

"The title 'wild chef' actually has two meanings," Erik explains. "For me, it is partly to do with the wild kitchen, with ingredients from the nature around us, but it's also about being a little wild in the kitchen. Not being too pretentious and not too strict. "

Svedjan Ost - some of Sweden's best cheeses

On the slope down to the lake, 37 cows are grazing. Some drink water from the lake. The grass is green and if you stand in the courtyard, the view of Storkågeträsket lake is hard to beat. We are in Svedjan and here begins the journey for one of Sweden's most prized cheeses.

The pick of Skellefteå restaurants

Our restaurants serve wonderful food but, if push comes to shove, we'd say these restaurants offer a little more panache for the gastronomes among you.

From farm to table

If there is one thing we have learnt in Skellefteå, it's that the distance between the food's source and your table ought to be as short as possible. It should be easy to buy directly from the producer via farm shops, market halls, and RekoRing.

Farm shops

It is easy to enjoy good food in Skellefteå. You will find locally produced raw materials and products in grocery stores, market halls, and RekoRing. You can even shop directly from the producer at their farm shop.

Matverket

At Matverket you will find meats such as pork, rabbit, lamb, and beef, and processed products such as sausages, smoked products, and pies all made in the countryside. There are also other local products such as honey, potatoes, bread, cheese, eggs, jams, marmalades and mushrooms etc.

Burträsk Saluhall

When you step into this small cozy shop, you're transported back to the era of old-fashioned stores. You can taste the area's high-quality locally produced food and you can buy the food directly from the farmer without expensive intermediaries and shipping costs.

Everything Skellefteå has to offer

For those interested, we have gathered up all the restaurants, cafés, bars, and pubs in Skellefteå - and the surrounding areas - into a guide so you can easily explore wherever the fancy takes you. During the summer there are also several summer-only cafés dotted around that are also well worth a visit.

Eating and drinking

See the full range of where to eat and drink in Skellefteå.

Bars, pubs and local breweries

From luxury cocktail lounges through to sports bars, all serving a wide range of drinks.

Enjoy fika this summer

Summer days deserve a fika break, so it is no wonder that the number of cafés around Skellefteå multiplies during the summer.

See our summer cafés

Are you ready to take the plunge?

One of the biggest advantages of Skellefteå is that people have the time to live life at a more comfortable pace. Skellefteå's urban compactness and the short commuting distances simply make life less stressful. Skellefteå is a place where you can enjoy a more pleasant life and at the same time explore new dreams.

Could Skellefteå become your home city, and are you interested in learning more about moving here? Do you want to find out how you get a job, find a place to live, or track down a preschool place?

We have the perfect guide to help you plan a move to Skellefteå.

Do you want more?

Do you want to know more about life in Skellefteå, such as tips on how to find our best berry-picking places, exciting news about urban development, and other goodies?