My Norrland

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…

4 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…

4 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…

5 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…

8 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

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…

10 months 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…

10 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

’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…

11 months 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…

11 months ago