Hedlunda Husky, a Siberian husky dog-sledding outfit in Överklinten, Robertsfors is a bit special. They offer half-day and full-day tours...
Getting to know your neighbours The Swedish notion of the neighbourhood (grannskap) can appear rather paradoxical at first glance —...
With Christmas fast approaching, Sandra Marklund offers a thorough ‘Ask a Local’ guide on how to craft a cosy Norrland...
Rehana Lothian talks to three cross-cultural, international Skellefteå couples about their experiences of Christmas in Norrland. There’s that duck again!...
A few years ago Paul Connolly and his girlfriend, Donna, went on their first trip away from Sweden since the...
Alpine, or downhill, skiing in Skellefteå municipality offers everything from nursery slopes to off-piste skiing. Try the city center Vitbergsbacken...
The above are the first lines of ‘Längtan till landet – vintern rasat ut’ (‘Longing for the countryside...
Is this your first festive season in northern Sweden? Not sure what to expect? Let Marina Georgescu be your guide...
New to town with a family in tow, and want some festive ideas for the whole family? Charlotte Garbutt has...
Elle Vanes moved to Skellefteå in 2020 and, by summer 2021, had a long list of places she wanted to...
After demolishing that julbord, stuffing yourself with pepparkaka and nearly drowning in glögg, perhaps it’s time to go for a...
In this guide, Vicky Taylor tells us all about Skellefteå activities for the annual Swedish sports vacation, Sportlov. Whether you’re...