Living in Norrland

Bargain half-term Halloween fun for kids

There’s no more classic Halloween image than a glowing jack-o’-lantern perched in a window or on a porch, setting a…

4 months ago

Midsummer Madness

Leaving behind the dark winter months of snow, and the dancing Northern Lights, we welcome the luscious fluorescent green of…

7 months ago

Your guide to having fun this summer

Elle Vanes moved to Skellefteå in 2020 and, by summer 2021, had a long list of places she wanted to…

8 months ago

Skellefteå Pride celebrates 10 years!

Skellefteå Pride is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade since the inaugural pride festival in…

11 months ago

Winter 101: what to wear for the cold and dark

Winter is a season for celebrating, says outdoors expert, Toby Cowern. Find out how to enjoy it while staying warm…

1 year ago

Stretch those legs! Reviving winter walks

After demolishing two julbords, stuffing yourself with pepparkaka and nearly drowning in glögg, perhaps it’s time to go for a…

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

A peek into the brilliant mind of an artist at ’Van Gogh Alive’

After dazzling more than 9 million visitors across 80 cities worldwide, the world’s most-visited immersive multisensory experience, Van Gogh Alive,…

2 years ago

Unwind and paddle: A relaxing kayak trip in Kåge Bay

Sven Burman reports on the beauty of Kåge Bay on a picturesque kayaking journey, exploring the calm waters of the…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago