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…

3 months ago

Midsummer Madness

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

6 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…

7 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…

10 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…

12 months 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…

12 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…

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,…

1 year 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…

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…

2 years ago