Leisure, food & culture

In Skellefteå, there is a large selection of experiences and everyday adventures, and when the everyday puzzle becomes easier, time is freed up for what you truly love. Think about it. What do you wish you had more time for?

Norrland Living - The english guide to northern Sweden

Wherever in the world you are originally from, you’ll find a new culture, traditions and way of doing things different. There’s no getting away from that. But we’ve been through that culture shock and have come out the other side, and we now love living here and want to share that love with you.

When to see the northern lights

The lights quickly shift from hesitant and hardly visible veils to sparkling cones, seemingly covering the entire heavens. It may be a myth, but many people claim to have also heard the northern lights at the point of its most intense. One thing is for sure — it is a unique experience to witness and a fabulous memory.

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!

Discover what Skellefteå has to offer

We want to show you our Skellefteå, the popular spots as well as those cozy hidden secrets. Learn everything about where to swim (outdoor as well as indoor), rent a canoe, what the village of Burträsk has to offer and so much more. Find out everything you need to know to explore Skellefteå!

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Freedom to roam

Sweden’s right of public access is a customary law. It’s been a part of our tradition to camp and forage since “forever”. The same goes for travelling, on foot, bike, horse, or canoe. The general rule is simple: “Don’t disturb – don’t destroy”. You can tramp almost everywhere, but gardens and homes are still private. You can pick wild berries and mushrooms, but not cultivated ones.

Ice baths during your lunch break

What do you do on your lunch break on a freezing cold day in January? Lying on the couch, going for a walk, or maybe taking an ice bath in the local river? In theory, the latter does not sound like the best of ideas. To undress only when the thermometer shows -15 degrees goes against all human reason and sense. But for John and Maia, who takes cold baths regularly, it is the given lunch activity.

Svedjan Ost – Some of the best cheeses in Sweden

All the awards that the couple and their cheeses have won, attest to that. Gold medal upon gold medal in the Swedish Championship. Silver and bronze. Farming entrepreneurs of the year. The People’s Choice Award. Words of praise from several other fashionable outlets.

However, more than anything, you realise upon meeting Pär and Johanna that cheese making is about love. Love of the place, of the process and of the product.

Recreation & activities

In Skellefteå you’re never far away from a good experience – whether you like culture, nature or sports. Here you can be sporty, cultural or a little of each. If you need new ideas, we suggest a deep dive into our fantastic Norrland food culture. In Skellefteå, you have every opportunity to find exactly the kind of life that suits you.

Relocation guide

A guide for you who are thinking about moving to wonderful Skellefteå!

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Work in Skellefteå

Employment opportunities in Skellefteå are particularly good. There is a great demand for all kinds of skills. With hundreds of available positions and Sweden's lowest unemployment rate, there are attractive jobs in whichever industry you are interested in!

Move to Skellefteå

Curious about life in Skellefteå? One of our main advantages is that you have more time and less stress. The wide range of housing options and the short commutes simply make life easier. In Skellefteå you can live safely and comfortably but also explore new dreams.

For newcomers

Want to know even more about life in Skellefteå? You can contact us with questions and concerns, both by phone or e-mail. Talk to us, we'll help you find what you’re looking for.