My Norrland

Let there be rock

Skellefteå may not seem like a climber’s paradise at first sight, but the lively climbing community is thriving. Rehana Lothian…

2 years ago

Norrland Newbie – ‘I’ve lost all my Swedish’

I would be lying if I said the last few weeks were anything other than stressful. Our final preparations in…

2 years ago

Norrland Living Heroes – Sanna Bäckström

Norrland Living Heroes - an occasional series on people who helped make the idea of Norrland Living into a reality…

2 years ago

The Directory – Your guide to starting a business in Sweden

Can I start a business in Sweden? If you’re thinking of starting a business in Sweden as a foreigner, the…

2 years ago

The Directory – Your guide to Skellefteå supermarkets

ICA ICA Maxi, ICA Kvantum, ICA Supermarket, ICA Nära Basics:  ICA is the most common supermarket chain in Sweden -…

2 years ago

The Directory – The ultimate guide for Norrland newcomers

Important phone numbers Here are some of Sweden’s most important numbers to have on hand for emergencies.  112 – Emergencies.…

2 years ago

The Directory – Your guide to learning Swedish

Tips for learning Swedish If you truly want to integrate into Swedish society, knowing Swedish is essential. We’ll give you…

2 years ago

The Directory – Your guide to planning a Norrland wedding

Susanne Eilertsen: Wedding planner Weddings in Sweden have long been different to the rest of Europe. We’ve not spent that…

2 years ago

The Directory – Your guide to rot and rut deductions

What are ROT and RUT deductions? When you hire someone to do these types of jobs around your home, you…

2 years ago

The Directory – Your guide to choosing a school

The Swedish school system can be split it into pre-school, compulsory schooling and senior high school. Pre-school (förskola) – From…

2 years ago