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Klas Nilsson | The mountain as a starting point

What if you could live smack in the middle of both city and country, with 5 minutes to the centre of town and the deep forest right around the corner. Literally right around the corner.&nbsp

Come hang out with me

- He's name is Simon's Cat, Hanna says with a grin, when I ask about the figure on her skateboard. I drew him with a special pen for skateboard-grip. It's an early morning in May and the sun already feels warm on my skin. I've brought my own skateboa

On snowshoes below the full moon

- Are there any bears here? Agnes asks.  - Most of them are hibernating right now, and are very inactive. Tobias, the owner of Skellefteå Adventure Park explains. He is our guide for the evening.  - Any other predators I should be worried a

Salmon fishing in river Byske

There are five rivers in Skellefteå, three of which are classified as wild salmon rivers. Such a concentration of salmon waters cannot be found anywhere else in Sweden - and the crown jewel is Byske River, without a doubt, however, you need to earn y

Experience dog sledding

If this is the first time you've met a bunch of enthusiastic huskies, it's no wonder you're a bit reserved. But there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. Join the British couple Sabine and Pete when they meet some of Skellefteå's furry locals for

Bonnstan - The city of farmers

Bonnstan is one of the best-preserved cultural heritage areas in Skellefteå's municipality. Only a few other places have history so clearly written in the buildings as Bonnstan, an old church town with a history dating back to the 1600's. But Bonnsta

Skellefteå: one of The World's Greatest Places 2022

TIME has named Skellefteå as one of The World's 50 Greatest Places 2022. But how did Skellefteå end up on that list, and to top it all off, the only Swedish destination on there

Salons in Skellefteå

See our best tips for hair salons, beauty salons and gyms in Skellefte

Hair salons in Skellefteå | Our best tips

See a collection of hair salons and stylists, and book your next appointment toda

Parking spaces in Skellefteå

Where are the parking spaces and how much does it cost to park? These are questions that we often get via social media or at the Tourist Center. Here we have gathered useful information that we think you need most

Explore Skellefteå with guides

Find your way around Skellefteå using our guides of places and activities. All you need to know for a perfect adventure in Skellefte

Kayaking in Skellefteå - A complete guide

See our best kayaking trips, where to rent your kayak or canoe and learn the difference between canoe, kayak and Canadian

Fishing in Skellefteå - A complete guide

Experience the northern lights

Find the perfect spots for spotting aurora borealis in Skellefteå, and find our best tips for catching a glimpse of the dancing light

Guides to places in and around Skellefteå

Discover experiences and activities in the rural areas surrounding Skellefte

Guide to Skellefteå Center | All you need to know

Don't miss anything on your visit to Skellefteå city center. Shopping, guided tours around the area and mor

Jörn | Everything you need to know

Discover Jörn with our best tips for activities, experiences, food options and accommodation

InfoPoints

An InfoPoint is a service counter where the staff on site can give tips on visiting places of interest in the Skellefteå region

Become an InfoPoint in Skellefteå Municipality

Help us get more people to discover the fantastic Skellefteå! As part of our hospitality initiative – and to provide visitors around Skellefteå with world-class service – we’re now launching official InfoPoints at strategic locations across the desti

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Explore our sustainable Skellefteå

See how our reastaurants, hotels and other facilities work with their sustainability in order for us to be a green destinatio

Living and working Skellefteå

A growing city that offers something for everyone. Due to the ongoing pandemic, it may sometimes be a bit difficult to come up with something to do in your spare time. We're here to help you plan your time with us. Many tips on what you can do and so

Travel to Skellefteå

Whether you're coming here for this year's big conference, a long-awaited meeting, a sports event, a concert, or just as an enthusiastic tourist or returning resident, you are warmly welcome! You can travel here via the Norrland coast with good b

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