On sizzling summer days, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing dip in a lake, the sea, or any inviting outdoor…
Västerbottensteatern is one of the jewels in Skellefteå’s cultural crown, a modern powerhouse for the vibrant traditional storytelling traditions of…
Why, it’s Walpurgis Eve, of course. Marina Georgescu explains how it is a Christian festival that took over from the…
Book yourself a sauna in Bigert & Bergström’s fabulous giant egg. Solar Egg was created by artist duo Bigert &…
Donna Richmond talks to Monika Björn, who is speaking at Sara on 21st March, about her fight to get Sweden…
In this guide, Vicky Taylor tells us all about Skellefteå activities for the annual Swedish sports vacation, Sportlov. Whether you’re…
Iona McLeman-Hägglund is one of the longest-standing British residents of Sweden, having been here since 1969. The Scot is also…
With the snow in northern Sweden ”deep enough to drown in”, ex-Londoner Gerald Laffey explains the trials and tribulations that…
Skellefteå AIK coach, Robert Ohlsson, talks to Paul Connolly about what makes ice hockey such an exciting sport and how…
Alpine, or downhill, skiing in Skellefteå municipality offers everything from nursery slopes to off-piste skiing. Try the city center Vitbergsbacken…