Nordanå Christmas market. Photograph by Donna Richmond.
New to town with a family in tow, and want some festive ideas for the whole family? Charlotte Garbutt has collated the best family events in Skellefteå for this holiday season.
Christmas markets
November 26 – Solbacken
Take your children to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer at Solbacken. Bring your wish lists and be on your best behaviour. Swedish Christmas fika treats such as glögg, lussebullar, pepparkakor are also available.
Time: 11.00-15.00
Where: Solbacken Retail Park
Suitable for: The whole family
Cost: Free
November 27 – Skyltsöndag
On the first advent Sunday this outdoor market fills up the streets in town with homemade bakes, toffees, hand knitted woollen socks and mittens. Arrive in time to hear the carol singers and join hands for a dance around the Christmas tree. The highlight for children, though, will be the reindeer, Sami tent and Father Christmas.
Time: 12.00 – 16.00
Where: Nygatan, Skellefteå
Suitable for: The whole family
Cost: Free
December – Slottet
The Christmas displays at Skellefteå’s oldest garden centre (pictured, above) are a must-see, sprinkled with beautiful decorations, lights, Christmas trees, candles and gifts. There is even a storytelling Father Christmas inside.
Time: Weekdays 10.00 – 18.00,
Saturdays 10.00 – 16.00,
Sundays 11.00 – 16.00.
Where: Kronbodgatan 5, 931 44
Skellefteå
Suitable for: The whole family
Cost: Free
December 4 – Nordånå Christmas Market
Traditional wooden stalls hung with lights and decorations line the gardens of Nordånå (pictured, right). Dress up warm and have your Swish app at the ready for some
locally-made goods that will make perfect Christmas gifts.
Time: 11.00 – 16.00
Where: Nordånå, Skellefteå
Suitable for: The whole family
Cost: Free
Musical events
November 25 – Christmas Night
A glamorous Christmas concert with stars John Lundvik, Bruno Mitsogiannis, Jessica Andersson and Linda Pritchard accompanied by a
five-piece band.
Time: 19.00
Where: Sara kulturhus
Suitable for: recommended 13+
Cost: 695-700sek pp
December 22 – Christmas concert with David & Kristina Lindgren Together with the Skellefteå choir, David and Kristina will perform their popular Christmas concert.
Time: 20.00
Where: Sarakulurhus
Suitable for: The whole family.
Cost: 720-820sek
Other events
December 3 – EFA Christmas Party
Expats and Friends bring and share
Christmas party (photograph, above). Members of EFA are invited to bring dishes from their homelands at the annual Christmas party.
Time: 13.00
Where: International English School
Suitable for: All the family
Cost: Bring some home cooking
Moose Safari
Open year round by appointment, the Moose Safari (above) is at its most spectacular on snowmobile. The guides at Svansele provide warm clothes, a tour of the museum and local area as well as a traditional meal cooked on an open fire. A truly magical way to explore the forests.
Time: By appointment, minimum 4 people
Where: Svansele
Suitable for: 6 years +
Cost: from 1340sek.
Micklebo Animal farm – November 26,27, December 3,4,10,11,17, and 18
A mini zoo with 30 different species, from smaller petting animals such as chinchillas and rabbits to alpacas and highland cows. The cafe serves warm locally sourced food and be sure to check out the farm shop. There’s so much good farm produce for sale! Seriously, dig in!
Time: 10.00 – 16.00
Where: Mickelträsk 35, 92267
Suitable for: The whole family
Cost: Children 90sek, Adults 150.
From November 27 – Julstaden
On the first Advent Sunday, Skellefteå museum once again opens the gingerbread house exhibition, Julstaden.
The exhibition is made up of lots of gingerbread houses made by children in Skellefteå. The exhibition will open with a workshop for kids to build their own gingerbread houses, from 12pm to 4pm, so bring along all your young, aspiring biscuit architects! The Julstaden exhibition runs to January 15, 2023.
Time: The workshop runs from 12pm-4pm on Sunday, November 27. Otherwise, the museum’s usual opening hours apply.
Where: Skellefteå museum
Suitable for: The whole family
Cost: Free
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