My Norrland

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…

5 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…

11 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…

11 months 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…

12 months ago

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT – AUTUMN 2023

Home delivery The right-wing government stopped supporting new rental housing construction at the start of the year. Local leaders in…

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

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…

1 year ago

’Wrestling with a four meter mosquito’

Paul Connolly recalls his first summer in Norrland, when he and his girlfriend Donna became rather too familiar with the…

1 year ago

Västerbottensteatern: A cultural gem in northern Sweden

Västerbottensteatern is one of the jewels in Skellefteå’s cultural crown, a modern powerhouse for the vibrant traditional storytelling traditions of…

1 year ago