newcomer to Sweden

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…

2 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…

5 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

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…

12 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

How to plug into Skellefteå society

Victoria da Costa, originally from Canada, has lived in Skellefteå for 20 years. Here she gives newcomers some great tips…

1 year ago

Norrland Newbie – I have never felt so free

Tisha Cox recalls a momentous summer, when she finally realized how safe she feels in Sweden compared with her own…

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

Create memories: Family fun in Kalvträsk

Kalvträsk is a charming and serene village located in the southwest of Skellefteå municipality. It provides a perfect retreat from…

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