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Christmas, the Norrland way

Is this your first festive season in northern Sweden? Not sure what to expect?  The short days getting to you?…

1 year ago

Winter wonders: the ultimate guide to Västerbotten julbords

From rustic countryside settings to modern culinary twists, Nicola Foleher outlines a variety of delightful options for a memorable Christmas…

1 year ago

Norrland Newbie – Life just keeps rolling

Tisha Cox has figured out the secret of getting the hang of Norrland life. She’s finally learned to accept being…

1 year ago

Have a very merry kids-free Christmas

No kids, or just want ideas for things to do as a couple? Nicola Foleher has hand-picked the choicest events…

1 year ago

Fun for the whole family this Christmas!

New to town with your family in tow, and want some festive ideas for the whole gang? Nicola Foleher has…

1 year ago

Christmas crack-ups?

Expectations of a magical white Christmas are high among newcomers moving to Skellefteå. But what happens when different cultures collide?…

1 year ago

How to plug into Skellefteå society

Victoria da Costa, originally from Canada, has lived in Skellefteå for 20 years. Here she gives newcomers some great tips…

1 year ago

The wow factor

Rob Hunt, co-owner of Kork wine bar, offers a personal history of his time in the Skellefteå food scene, and…

1 year ago

Sweden’s education essentials for newcomer parents

Every education system is different and it pays to know what lies ahead when you first move here with your…

1 year ago

Norrland Newbie – I have never felt so free

Tisha Cox recalls a momentous summer, when she finally realized how safe she feels in Sweden compared with her own…

1 year ago

A miracle in Nordanå

Paul Connolly was a restaurant critic in his previous career. He especially loved imaginative, reasonably-priced, unpretentious food, so imagine his…

1 year ago

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT – AUTUMN 2023

Home delivery The right-wing government stopped supporting new rental housing construction at the start of the year. Local leaders in…

1 year ago