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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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

10 months 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…

11 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Speed demons

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

1 year ago