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The beginner’s guide to ice hockey

Object of the sport The aim of ice hockey is to score more goals than the opposition by hitting the…

1 year ago

Skellefteå: could it be Sweden’s funnest city?

New Yorker newcomer Adam Kline wants Skellefteå to strut its funky stuff. Are you cool to be a fool? Photographs…

1 year ago

Four things I hate about Swedes

Gerald Laffey loves Norrland. Absolutely loves it. But there are a few cultural and behavioral aspects about Swedish life that…

1 year ago

‘I didn’t think I would ever fit in here – but I do!’

In 2016 Cheryl Carvalho moved from the UK to Skellefteå with her family. Seven years later, she has no regrets…

1 year ago

Experience the wonders of summer: These hiking trails are perfect for families!

A family hike is a perfect activity as the weather warms. Our list of Skellefteå hiking trails provides a variety…

1 year ago

Norrland Newbie – Too many crazy bills

Our newbie, Tisha Cox, is amazed at how well her children have settled in to a new country, but is…

2 years ago

Home from home cooking – Japan

For many newcomers to Skellefteå, one of the hardest challenges is coming to terms with new cuisine and finding the…

2 years ago

In with the old: Ancient skills alive and kicking in Norrland

The Society for Creative Anachronism champions the old ways in Norrland, says Rehana Lothian, whose feature about one of their…

2 years ago

Your Norrländska Dictionary—Learn the Swedish spoken in Norrland!

So you’ve become quite fluent in Swedish. Maybe it’s time to read Vicky Taylor’s guide to mastering the basics of…

2 years ago

Making child’s play of Easter

Easter is around the corner and the kids have a whole week off from school. What to do with all…

2 years ago

”Ice hockey makes soccer look slow”

Skellefteå AIK coach, Robert Ohlsson, talks to Paul Connolly about what makes ice hockey such an exciting sport and how…

2 years ago

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