living in Skellefteå

Your guide to autumn fun in Skellefteå (and Umeå)

Explore Skellefteå’s top destinations for kids during the November half-term break. Whether your little ones are into science, arts, or…

3 months ago

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

Summer eats: 10 scenic foodie spots

As the summer season arrives, enjoying a meal outdoors with a spectacular view becomes an essential experience. While delicious food…

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

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

Winter wonders: the ultimate guide to Västerbotten julbords

From rustic countryside settings to modern culinary twists, Nicola Foleher outlines a variety of delightful options for a memorable Christmas…

1 year ago

Have a very merry kids-free Christmas

No kids, or just want ideas for things to do as a couple? Nicola Foleher has hand-picked the choicest events…

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,…

1 year ago