Västerbottensteatern: A cultural gem in northern Sweden


Västerbottensteatern: A cultural gem in northern Sweden

Västerbottensteatern is one of the jewels in Skellefteå’s cultural crown, a modern powerhouse for the vibrant traditional storytelling traditions of the region. And this summer comes Wendy and Peter Pan, the theater’s extraordinary and captivating adaptation of the J.M. Barrie’s children’s classic, Peter Pan.
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'Covid nearly destroyed our Norrland dream'

‘Covid nearly destroyed our Norrland dream’

Cassandra Hebbourn and her husband, Ben, left the UK for Norrland intent on starting a new life and new business in Skellefteå - then came a pandemic that nearly ruined everything. But they didn’t give up. Photography by Donna Richmond.

Norrland weddings

Norrland weddings

In our guide to Norrland weddings, Wendy Cherie Lidman offers her take on the cultural differences of northern Sweden nuptials while, on the next page, four wedding specialists offer their advice on preparing for the big day.

Catch a fire

Catch a fire

Walpurgis Eve is the night of the bonfire in Sweden, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits, but now a festive way of celebrating the end of winter and the onset of spring. As Marina Georgescu discovers, it’s also an evening for families.

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