Time off

Speed demons

The Skellefteå AIK ice hockey club is the heartbeat of this northern city, perfect for those newcomers wanting to plug…

2 years ago

Out in the cold

Skellefteå is a magical place in winter, and cross-country skiing is a great way to explore and a fun way…

2 years ago

‘Sara is a special place’

One year on from the opening of Sara kulturhus, Marina Georgescu meets the new CEO, Anna Jirstrand Sandlund, to talk…

2 years ago

Tales from the riverbank

Rehana Lothian has found herself bewitched by fishing. Can she share its gentle pleasures with two children new to Norrland’s…

2 years ago

I would walk 500 miles

As summer temperatures start to drop and nights become longer, this is a good time to enjoy outdoor life in…

2 years ago

Welcome back, Trästock!

One of the major highlights in Skellefteå’s cultural calendar is back this summer and it couldn’t be more welcome. When…

2 years ago

Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines

Fancy making the most of Norrland’s endless days and getting airborne to have a bird’s eye view of the gorgeous…

2 years ago

How to learn Swedish

Vicky Taylor provides newcomers with a comprehensive guide on how to best learn the Swedish language. You might’ve been told,…

2 years ago

Have a merry, happy grown-up Christmas

No kids, or just want ideas for things to do without the little ‘uns? Rehana Lothian has hand-picked the choicest…

3 years ago

Bringing it all back?

At the end of January, I tentatively headed back out into the cultural world and went to a live gig,…

3 years ago