Do you want to be part of a growing city?

Skellefteå is currently investing more in its infrastructure, per inhabitant, than any other Swedish city, and is undergoing a major urban transformation. Large establishments such as the battery manufacturer Northvolt allow us to take advantage of the green energy produced by our rivers and wind farms. Add a climate-neutral wooden culture house and you will understand what a cool journey you could be a part of.

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Work is to be found in Skellefteå

It is in northern Sweden - and especially Skellefteå - that the jobs of the future exist. Thanks to the construction of Northvolt's battery factory, 3,000 new jobs are planned. In addition, we can expect another 7,000 jobs as a result of other startups and supporting industries and services.

A positive charge for the whole of Skellefteå

The arrival of Northvolt's battery factory has had a ripple effect all over Skellefteå municipality. It has sparked a construction boom, huge investments in infrastructure, and overall great confidence in the city's future. It's the Northvolt effect and its positives course through the whole municipality. "This benefits everyone," says Sofia Lindström of Västerbotten's chamber of commerce.

This is how Skellefteå is growing

Skellefteå municipality's vision is to build a beautiful, fair and sustainable city with room enough for everyone. It's a long-term project - if the municipality is to grow towards the goal of 80,000 inhabitants by 2030, more housing will obviously be needed for all the newcomers. This housing is being built in several places in the municipality, and in all forms - rental apartments, terraced houses, condominiums, and single-family homes. Skellefteå is growing to meet demand.

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Confidence

Several incoming business establishments, together with large investments, new residential areas, and a focus on sustainability make the future look bright for Skellefteå. Skellefteå is currently investing more in its infrastructure, per inhabitant, than any other Swedish city, with at least SEK 60 billion being invested in the private and public sectors. We are also seeing major investments along the entire Norrland coast.

One of the winners of the 2020s

Everything points to Skellefteå becoming one of Sweden's foremost growth zones during the 2020s. The arrival of several businesses with a focus on sustainability, and an increasingly apparent trend where people understand the benefits of medium-sized cities, are just two of the reasons why Skellefteå's investment climate is the most favorable it's been in a hundred years.

Campus Skellefteå ensures the knowledge needs of the future

"It ranges from sustainable wood construction, solving the needs of expansion and energy development, through to factors such as cybersecurity, and how the electricity grid can cope with an increased load."

Northvolt

What could be Europe's largest factory for the production of lithium batteries has begun construction in Skellefteå. It's a journey that many want to be part of, and a journey in which Skellefteå has the privilege of being at the forefront.

The visionaries

Behind every success is an idea. And behind that idea is always one or more creators. Here in Skellefteå, we welcome creators and visionaries who generate ideas, both big and small, those dreamers who can realize their visions in our growing city.

Sara Kulturhus - A building at the highest level

Right at the heart of Skellefteå, Sara Cultural centre stands. One of the tallest timber buildings in the world. Including a new premium hotel, this building will become Skellefteås new hub for art, concerts, shows, meetings and congresses.

Lowima candle factory

"All our candles should, first and foremost, be good for both the environment and for people's health. That means pure raw materials and 100 percent stearin."

A fresh start in Skellefteå

"You know, when you move, everything is different," explains Agnes. "A new language, a new job, you have no friends. You need to learn to live from one day to the next and take baby steps. It's not very easy, but it's really exciting to start again."

In Skellefteå, dreams come true

How do you help prospective entrepreneurs who have an idea? Skellefteå has a unique support organization, SmartUp, that supports the creators of ideas, regardless of whether the dream was born around a dinner table in Skellefteå, or in a workshop in Aleppo, Syria.

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?

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.