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Discover Skellefte책 Easy living. Like a home away from home. But different. Hole in four. 4 ways to play golf. Hideaways. From deep forests to secret beaches. The town rooted in Nature. Centuries of history.
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CK turns 10! Join us in the celebration all year long.
Citykompaniet is located in central Skellefteå, only a short distance from the E4 route. The car park is located just outside the doors leading to Skellefteå’s best shopping with 28 stores and a cafe/restaurant. Throughout the year, you are welcome to join the celebration of our 10 year anniversary. To find out more about coming events, please visit our website.
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4. Excursions and sights
Welcome to Skellefteå! Skellefteå – a cosy small town located high up in the north of Scandinavia, right on the very edge of the magical region known as Swedish Lapland. In one of Europe’s last remaining wildernesses and close to the Arctic Circle, we promise unique discoveries and memorable moments that will last a lifetime. From dense forests to roaring rivers; from a summer sun that doesn’t really set for 100 days to spectacular winters that turn the vast northern landscape into a rugged and adventurous arena for unique experiences. Not to mention the activities and sights, the history and culture and the mythical Northern Lights. This brochure is filled with facts and inspiration, helping you to shape your own perfect trip to the far north. Welcome to Skellefteå.
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The river is in many ways the very heart of Skellefteå both for the locals and visitors. Photo: Destination Skellefteå
Naturally, you will discover something. A little stroll is all it takes to capture the spirit, heart and 400-year-old history of Skellefteå. You can enjoy nature and experience true cultural history without leaving the city centre. This is one way of discovering Skellefteå.
For natural and historical reasons, much of Skellefteå revolves around the river. This is why the river and its environs are an excellent way of getting to know the town. Go from the town centre to the Nordanå Cultural Centre with its range of cultural events such as exhibitions, a museum, an old village shop and an activity area for excursions and recreation.
weekend when the whole area is in bloom. You will pass by the Landskyrkan church and cultural riches of Stiftsgården vicarage before crossing the river over Lejonströmsbron, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe. On the other side of the river, you follow the promenade back to the centre and can enjoy being close to Nature and viewing the town from a new perspective.
A little like Skellefteå Central Park, if you will. You will have hardly left the Nordanå area before stepping into a bygone time and one of the town’s most well-known and well-preserved historical landmarks, Bonnstan. Dating back to the 17th century, this is the name used by the people of Skellefteå for the church village. Its 116 houses feature 392 well-preserved rooms that capture the flavour of times gone by. If you are really lucky, your visit will coincide with the midsummer holiday or a market
Follow this route and you will come upon the sights of Skellefteå, discovering and enjoying these golden nuggets that come into view when you least expect it. If you are getting around by car, you can venture into the fringe areas and visit unique attractions such as Ostens Hus (the House of the Cheese), Rismyrliden and Bjuröklubb. At all times, the fresh nature of the Skellefteå region will form a major element of your experience.
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Svansele Vildmarkscenter Encounter our wildlife in their natural environment! See the five large predators, our largest eagles and all the other animals that inhabit the area – a total of more than 650 animals on display.
Nordanå Here visitors will find themselves in the centre of the heart and soul of Skellefteå. Nordanå bursts with cultural expression, historic events and personal experiences. This is the site for great events such as Trästocksfestivalen, Matfesten and Västerbottensteatern’s summer theatre.
Västerbottensost Visitor Centre See how Västerbotten cheese is made and learn all about its fabled history. Snacks and light meals served in the café.
INFORMATION You can find a complete list of attractions in the Skellefteå area at www.destinationskelleftea.se
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excursions and sights A trip to Rismyrliden is a bit like travelling back in time to the 1800s and settler life in Norrland. Photo: Rismyrliden
Nordanå, C4, +46 (0) 910 73 55 10, www.skelleftea.se/nordana. Nordanå is a scenic cultural and recreation area close to the centre. The area has a long history and many culturally significant buildings are located here. The main building at Nordanå is an exquisite school house built in the Swedish mansion style from 1916, which today contains a reception, shop and café, auditorium, Skellefteå museum with its exhibitions, Skellefteå Art Gallery, Museum Anna Nordlander Art Gallery plus the Meijer collection. In the area there is an inn and a quaint country store, plus duck ponds a great playground, and an ice skating rink that is laid each winter. Open: reception, Tue 10–19, Wed–Sun 10–16. Norrlångträsk Byamuseum, O11, Norrlångträsk. +46 (0)910-940 02, www.norrlangtrask.se. The museum houses a collection of old, rustic, household objects, both common and uncommon. Open 24 hours a day (unstaffed). Ragvaldsträsk Hembygdsmuseum, O15, Ragvaldsträsk. +46 (0)910-810 12. The exhibition ”Cultural heritage of the farming community” is in the form of a village street winding through displays of a farmstead, summer kitchen, chapel, hay-making and village shop. Film showing. Prebooking required.
Bjuröklubb, R16, Lövånger. +46 (0)910-322 11, www.bjuroklubb.se. A summer paradise in a fantastic natural environment with an exciting history. Enjoy the magnificent views, revel in the sea, forest, cliffs and sand. Open: 4/5–14/6, Sat–Sun 12–16. 15/6–18/8 Mon–Sun 11–19 (closed 20–21/6). 24/8–22/9, Sat–Sun. Bonnstan, B4, bonnstan.skelleftea.org. Dating back to the 17th century, Bonnstan is one of the few ”living” church villages in Sweden and the only one that has not been electrified. The 116 houses are privatelyowned and the area is a popular excursion destination. Every year, popular activities are organised, such as their Midsummer celebrations 21 June. Market 18 May–7 Sept 10–14. Note! No flea market. Church festival in Bonnstan 28/6–30/6. Bure Arkiv, Q15, Industrivägen 51, Bureå. +46 (0)910-78 03 50, www.bure-arkiv.se. Working life museum with 200 years of industrial history. Old documents and informative displays. A large collection of photographs, artefacts, maps and other documents reflecting the working life as well as leisure time of the local people – all in an authentic 1950s environment. Open: 1–31 July, Sat–Sun 12–16. Byskebygdens Hantverksmuseum, P12, Rotegatan 31, Byske. +46 (0)912-104 25. In its day, Byskebygdens Hantverksmuseum provided accommodation for soldiers in the coast guard and log-drivers, among others. Today the artefacts on display include tools, watches, jewellery, many locally-manufactured objects and a collection of newspaper cuttings. Open 26 June – 14 Aug, Wed 18-20. Byske Sport Fishing Museum, P12, Forsgatan 9, Byske. +46 (0)70-541 29 30, www.sportfishingmuseum.eu. World class angling nostalgia. Visit Northern Europe’s largest private collection of fishing rods, reels, lures and other curiosities from the 1840s to the present day. Open 18/6–25/8 Tue–Sat 12–16.
Curious about Rönnskär, Q15, Rönnskärsverken, Skelleftehamn. +46 (0)910-77 38 29, www.museumronnskar.se. Gain an insight into one of the world’s most advanced copper smelting works and learn about present-day production as well as the history of the archipelago region. Minimum age 7 years. Guided bus tours from Skellefteå Bus station, 1 July–31 July Wed at 9.30. Other times, pre-book. Drängsmark Steam Sawmill, P12, Drängsmark Hembygdsområde. +46 (0)70-521 25 23, www.drangsmark.se The only working steam sawmill in the Nordic region, possibly the whole of Europe. The heritage site also includes a local arts and crafts museum, portrait artist Nils Schillmark’s house, smithy, saltpetre barn, rainbow trout pond, etc. Café serving icecream. Open 24 June–4 Aug, Mon-Sun 11–19. Finnfors Kraftverksmuseum, M14, Finnfors. +46 (0) 910 77 29 35, out of season +46 (0) 910 71 66 31. www.skekraft.se. Once the largest power station in Swedish Lapland. Closed down in the mid 1950s, the power plant remains intact with shiny brass instruments, generators and turbines. Extra fun is provided for children in Teknikboa and Rövargrottan. Open 24 June–11 Aug, Mon-Sun 12–16. Guided tours 12.15 and 14.15. Flickorna På Landet, Q11, +46 (0)738-076 113, www.mettebm.blogspot.com. The architects behind this charming store at Bagarstugan, designed using recycled and reused material, are Mette BacheMathiesen and Tove Thrane. ”Flickorna På Landet” offers genuine, welcome and hand-picked goods. Prebooking required. Fällfors kraftstation, O10, Fällfors. +46 (0)70-622 98 55. Near the spectacular Fällfors waterfall stands the power station that was in use from 1927-54. The building now houses a power station museum. Open: 1 June–30 Sept, 24 hours a day. Unstaffed.
Kalfträsk Historiska Museum, L15, Kalvträsk. +46 (0)915-310 73, www.kalvtrask.se. Here you will find a replica of the world’s oldest ski – at 5,200 years, it is older than the pyramids! The museum also includes a section with original pictures by the famous illustrator Lars ”Leendets” Lind, exhibitions on Kalvträskloppet Race, aircraft builder Erland ”Flygarnisse” Nilsson, biathlon athlete Ture Holmgren’s impressive collection of prizes etc. Prebooking required. LEGO Star Wars, D4, Köpmang. 12, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70-377 74 48. www.hbadventure.se. Includes the largest collection of LEGO Star Wars in Sweden, and one of the largest anywhere in the world. The exhibition has over 350 different LEGO Star Wars mini-figures and more than 300 LEGO Star Wars construction sets. Various different Star Wars landscapes have also been created, including Tatooine and Hoth. There are also full-sized models of Darth Vader and Stormtroopers. Open: 17/6–19/8 11–18 Mon–Fri, 11–15 Sat, 11–15 Sun 17/6–19/8. For other times visit the website. Lennart “Lill-Järven” Larssons skidmuseum, L11, Granbergsträsk, Jörn. +46 (0)916-200 36. The museum displays Lennart “Lill-Järven” Larsson’s collection of prizes, clothing, number labels, photographs and literature. Prebooking required. Lilla Madeira Trädgård, Q16, Kåsböle 94, +46 (0) 70 667 10 18. Unique northern Swedish garden in a natural setting. A great place to walk around or sit down in a peaceful setting. Plants for sale. Ample parking, even for buses. Prebooking required. Museum Daglösten, Q16, Bureå. +46 (0)910-78 30 22. Displays of old farming implements, horse-drawn vehicles and handicraft tools. Prebooking required.
Rallarrosen, L11, Jörn, +46 (0)70 233 21 85, Make a visit to the old listed station building from 1893. The premises contain a number of items from yesteryear that you can examine and be whisked back in time. Various handicrafts at reasonable prices. Open all year, Fri 12–16. Rismyrliden, M15, +46 (0) 70 685 60 21, www.rismyrliden.se. Settlement from the beginning of the 19th century with authentic, historic buildings in an unspoilt environment. See farmyard animals in their natural setting and dairy production as practised by the self-subsistent household in its day. Open: 23 June–31 Aug, Mon–Sun 10–18. Skellefteå Museum, C4, Nordanå. +46 (0)910-73 55 10, www.skellefteamuseum.se. Skellefteå Museum is situated at Nordanå – a cultural area in central Skellefteå. Why not visit the old Kågegården house in the grounds or join in with one of our various activities. Keep a lookout for more information on our website about guided tours around the city during the summer. Skellefteå Museum’s village shop and café sells gifts for all occasions and is open daily from 12 pm to 4 pm between 13 May and 25 August. Information about events and up-to-date opening times can be found at skellefteamuseum.se. We wish you a warm welcome!
lection of school books, wall charts and equipment used in the classroom of the day, etc. Open: 21/6 12–16. Other times, pre-book. Skolplanschgalleriet, L11, Fjällboheden, Jörn. +46 (0)916-102 18. A collection of school wall charts is exhibited in an old school environment. There are approximately 200 wall charts dating from 1850 to 1950. The oldest charts were imported from other countries, particularly Germany. The first Swedish charts, so-called seasons wall charts, date from 1890. Free entry. Prebooking required. Sockenmuseet, Q18, V Kyrkogatan, Lövånger. +46 (0)913-100 40, lovangerhbf.skelleftea.org. The middle floor is linked to a turn of the century environment (1800s-1900s), the upper floor and basement contain displays featuring a dairy, classroom, tannery and shoemaker’s workshop. Basement exhibits include a 1913 Adler car and a motorcycle dating from 1927. Open: 22/6–11/8 Sat 11–15, Sun 12.30–15. Other times, pre-book. Stackgrönnans båtmuseum, P15, Stackgrönnan. +46 (0)910-73 55 10, www.skellefteamuseum.se. Stackgrönnan’s boat museum is located at the mouth of the Skellefte River. Here, Skellefteå museum displays part of its collection of working boats unique to Sweden. These craft were used for logging, fishing, seal hunting, and more. The adjacent room houses a display of outboard motors. The premises were originally constructed for Lundqvist’s boatyard. Open 17 June–11 Aug, daily 12–16. Closed Midsummer’s Eve & Midsummer’s Day
Svansele Vildmarkscenter, L12, +46 (0)915-210 03, www.svansele.nu. Displays inspired by the wildlife of Västerbotten. Nearly 700 animals – mammals, birds and fish – preserved in a lifelike manner and placed in an appropriate natural setting. Wilderness buffet served everyday. Open: 24 June–11 August, daily 12–18. Trädgård Nymyran, O16, Nymyran 116, +46 (0)70-325 98 32. Is an inspiration and pleasure garden with beautiful views over Burträsket. The garden is filled with trees, shrubs, perennials, foliage and conifers. There are lush flowerbeds, full of beautiful plants that thrive in their surroundings. Prebooking required. Ullbergsträsk väckelsemuseum, L11, Ullbergsträsk, Jörn. +46 (0)916-400 22. Filled with facts, pictures, books etc. on the great awakening in 19th century Sweden. Prebooking required. Västerbottensost Visitor Centre, O16, Kamvägen 12, Burträsk, +46 (0)90 184 747, www.vasterbottensost.com. Why not read up on the mystery and many questions surrounding the cheeses of Västerbottensost! The restaurant and café menus are naturally based on Västerbottensost cheeses and the shop sells all of these as well as useful accessories! Every variant of Västerbottensost as well as delicacies, accessories and inspiring cookery books with Västerbottensost as a key ingredient in the recipes. Open: 1/6–30/8, daily 10–17. See all maps on pages 48–49. Please be aware that changes in opening hours may occur.
Finnfors kraftverksmuseum Visit the first power station on the river Skellefteälven. It was completed in 1908 and is now a museum of the history of water power. Finnfors kraftverksmuseum och Café Finnfors is open 24 June to 11 August, 12 - 16. Free entrance and guided demonstrations at 12:15 och 14:15.
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Skellefteå museum country store, C4, www.skellefteamuseum.se. The annexe, which houses the museum’s country store, was the original home of Clemensnäs Ångsågs AB. Today, the offering is slightly different from that of the 1800s and now you can also enjoy refreshments in a pleasant environment 4/3–26/3 Mon–Sun 12–16, 13/5–25/8 Mon–Sun 12–16. (Closed Midsummer’s Eve & Midsummer’s Day) Skolmuseet, P12, Kyrkgatan 9, Byske. +46 (0)912-101 64, byskekulturen.skelleftea.org. Housed in an old school, the museum displays a col-
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Sjöbad, eller varför inte tempererat. Summerhavsbad dip at Byske Havsbad. Badmöjligheterna är oändliga. Photo: Camilla Öjhammar
Many ways to play golf. And swim. If your decision to go swimming depends on the temperature, you no longer have any excuse. Because the number of bathing options is virtually endless. The same is true for many activities in Skellefteå. The possibilities are almost endless. Take a look at the opportunities open to you. If things don’t go well with your nine iron (always blame the club!) swap it for an approach disc and you’re bound to see an improvement.
Finding things to do in Skellefteå is not particularly difficult. You may, in fact, have trouble choosing. Take the matter of golf, for example. With its 27 holes, Rönnbäcken Golf Course is a renowned and popular golf course that suits most people. And the fact that Skellefteå can also offer miniature golf is not, of course, unique but it is enjoyable and courses with varying degrees of difficulty can be found on most campsites. It is the fact that we go one stage further that causes eyebrows to be raised. Acting as host for national and international tournaments every year, Discgolfterminalen is one of the best disc golf courses in Europe. And if your appetite for golf is still not satisfied, you can always try football golf in Bureå. You have just as many choices open to you when it comes to another popular
summer activity - bathing. Staying in an area so close to the sea, it would be a pity not to take the plunge at one or more of the many seaside resorts in Skellefteå. A little closer and warmer, Falkträsket is the town’s popular, centrally-located natural outdoor bathing place suitable for people with disabilities. There is also an abundance of lakes and pools awaiting the timid bather. The next step on the thermal scale is Vitbergsbadet, a swimming facility with a wave machine and water chute, and if you want to go even further we have the recently renovated Eddahallen swimming pool complex. And the warmest of all, of course, are the hot tubs you will find at many of the bathing facilities in the area.
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Go-karting Go-karting is one of the summer’s most enjoyable distractions. The Fastec Ring, just outside central Skellefteå, happens to be one of Europe’s most up-to-date go-karting tracks, adding even more to the enjoyment. There is even a track for the little ones.
Watercraft safari The mighty Skellefte river is a central and an important part of Skellefteå’s cityscape. It is scattered with small islands and islets, and is the starting point for wonderful walks and marvellous fishing. If you want to explore the river close to the city or our seaside coast in a slightly different way, a jet-ski safari in Boviken, for instance, is the activity for you.
Boda Borg The word you should keep in mind when stepping into Boda Borg is “Quests”. This is how it works... You open doors. Behind each door is a challenge; four challenges make up a Quest and Quests are there to be solved.
All you have to do is jump right in!
INFORMATION You can find the complete range of activities and make online reservations at www.destinationskelleftea.se
ACTIVITIES Rain or shine – it’s always fun at Leos Lekland! Photo: Destination Skellefteå The course consists of 18 holes, all with exiting challenges such as various obstacles, trees and water hazards, etc. Open: 1/7–31/8 Mon–Sun 13–21. Fungus forays, with mushroom consultant, +46 (0)70-675 81 47. Together with mushroom consultant, Karin Åkerström, you will learn to distinguish between edible, inedible and even poisonous mushrooms while out picking in the forest. Prebooking required. Garden Holiday, O15, Gummark. +46 (0)70-210 02 72, Borrow a garden for a day, enjoy delicious meals in the mansion or a picnic basket in the garden. The picture and art studio, writer’s cottage and several beautiful garden rooms are at your disposal. Gold Town, P14, Stämningsgården, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70-696 78 46. Exciting, competitive group events in authentic Wild West setting. Here you can try, for example, Wild West sports and Wild West bathing.
4H-gården. Animals such as ponies, cats, guineapigs and rabbits, are here for children to cuddle and pet. Pony riding available at certain times. Lilla Lyckan, I3, Lyckogränd 54B, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-146 44, www.4-h.se. Open Mon–Fri 9–16. Skogsgläntan, P12, Ringvägen 20, Byske. +46 (0)73-035 45 24, 4h.byske.nu. Activity park, E1, Vitberget, Skellefteå. www.folkparkenskelleftea.se. The new activity park is located beside Folkparken where you can use skateboards, rollerblades, kickbikes and bicycles. Open to the public, every day of the week. There are also four beach volleyball courts, a climbing boulder, a street basketball court and a graffiti wall in the park. Boda Borg, E1, Vitberget, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-70 12 70, www.bodaborg.se. A 53-room house of adventure and exciting challenges in Vitberget in central Skellefteå. Open during the summer: 17/6–19/8 daily 10–17. Other opening times: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 10–16.30, Wed, Fri 10–21, Sat 10–18. Bolidens Golfbana, N13, +46 (0)910-58 07 82. www.bolidensgk.se. 9-hole course, predominantly in woodland with some parkland. Driving range with ball machine. Bowlingkompaniet, F6, Gymnasievägen 14 B, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-71 00 73, www.bowlingkompaniet.com. A modern bowling hall with 16 lanes equipped with the latest technology. Open during the summer: 3/6–12/8 daily 16–22, disco-bowling 20–22. Other opening times: Mon–Thu 12–22, Fri–Sat 12–23, Sun 12–20. Disco-bowling Fri–Sat 18–23. Byske Äventyr, P12, Byske. +46 (0)70-543 32 32, www.byskeaventyr.se. Organizer since 1990 of activities out on the untamed rapids of the Byske River. Try your hand at shooting the rapids, boogie surfing or maybe kayaking? All equipment included. Season May – September. Prebooking required.
Canoeing. Canoeing and kayaking are popular ways of getting around in the great outdoors. There are many organizers and equipment hire companies in the area. HB Adventure offers guided tours along the Skellefte river close to the city and in Kågefjärden. Regular trips on Thursdays during July; book in advance. +46 (0)70-377 74 48. More info at www.destinationskelleftea.se/paddle.
Falkträsket, B7. Close to the centre of town, this outdoor bathing facility has pure, clear water and large lawned areas that are perfect for sunbathing. The area is accessible to people with disabilities thanks to paved pathways and a jetty with a platform level with the water, soft rounded edges and a well-designed construction.
Climbing, E2. Experienced climbers will find plenty of opportunities for climbing in the open air. Descriptions of excellent rock climbing areas are given in Skellefteå Klätterförare at www.kfumskelleftea.se. The climbing wall at Skellefteå Kraft Arena is 14 metres high and can be tilted at different angles to vary the degree of difficulty involved. www.destinationskelleftea.se/climbing. DiscgolfTerminalen, P14, Terminalgatan, Bergsbyn. +46 (0)910-524 26, www.sdg.nu. The most northern disc golf course in the world, and one of the most popular, Located just a few kilometres east of Skellefteå with putting green, café, sale and hire of discs. The course is always open if you use your own discs; there is a vending machine near the parking area. The Discshop is open: 7 June–16 Aug, daily 12–21. Dogsled on bare ground, P14, Rascal Huskies, +46 (0)73-821 09 91. www.rascalhuskies.se Dog sledding in summer? Sure it works. Eager huskies, rough forest routes and a specially-made ”sledge” on wheels is all you need to experience one of the highpoints of the winter, in the middle of summer. Prebooking required. Eddahallen, E3, Norrvallagatan 1, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-73 50 00, www.skelleftea.se/eddahallen. A total of nine swimming pools, with exciting mining and discovery themes for the little ones, one with climbing wall, diving platforms and waves. Large swimming pool for lane swimming and play as well as extensive relaxation facility. Open: 15/6–30/6 Mon–Sun 8–18, 1/7–4/8 Mon–Sun 8–19.
Horses and logging, O12, Camp Caribo, Hemmistjärn. +46 (0)73 830 75 33, www.campcaribo.se. Join us for a day in the woods and see how to carefully transport wood and timber. Visitors can take part in felling, trimming and cutting trees, then relax for a while with lumberjack food and coffee made over an open fire before transporting the timber using horses. Book in advance. Indoor Golf, E6, Gymnasievägen 14B, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70 366 36 14, www.siga.nu. Here you can try out some of the world’s best courses, such as Black Mountain in Hua Hin and St Andrews Old Course, as well as Skellefteå’s pride and joy, Rönnbäcken. There are also first-class facilities for target shooting, clay pigeon shooting and hunting. Good weather is always guaranteed! Open: Mon–Fri 9–22, Sat–Sun 10–22. July to August, book in advance. Kvarnbergets discgolfanläggning, O16. www.kvarnberget.org. 9-hole course in variable terrain.
Fastec Ring Gokartbana, P14, Furunäs, Ursviken. +46 (0)910-356 68, www.skelleftea-ms.se. Hire a go-kart and test yourself on a real race-track! Fastec Ring is a state-of-the-art track that is open for everyone during the summer. June: Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21. July: Mon–Fri 14–21, Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21. 1–15 Aug: Mon–Fri 14–21, Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21. 16–31 Aug: Wed 18–21, Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21. Flashpoint Events, Q11, Åbyn, Byske. +46 (0) 70 297 84 22, www.flashpointevents.se. Two paintball courses with competitions including Bunny hunt, Last man standing and Elimination. Or why not try sumo wrestling in costumes, Bungee run, bouncy boxing or archery? Prebooking required. Folkrace, L11, Jörns skoterklubb, +46 (0)70-248 18 95. Hire a folkrace car and drive on a real race track! Customised packages based on your requirements. Suitable for groups of 5–15 people. Prebooking required. Fotbollsgolf, Q15, Burviksvägen, Bureå. +46 (0)910-78 05 25, www.bureafotbollsgolf.se. A combination of football, golf and minigolf.
Kåge Hamncafé, P13, +46 (0)70-377 74 48, www.hbadventure.se. Of course you can enjoy a good cup of coffee at Kåge Hamncafé, but you can also hire a kayak and head out to sea or try ”stand paddling”. And if it starts to rain, there is always LEGO to keep you busy for a weeks to come. Open: 17/6–18/8, Mon–Sun 10.30–19. For other times book in advance. Leos Lekland, F7, Gymnasiev 20, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-20 05 05, www.leoslekland.se. 4,500 square metres of play area on three floors with suspension bridges, a sea of balls, tunnels, slides and many other challenges. A mini-play area for little ones. Café and comfy parents’ lounge. Open: Mon–Sun 10–19. Lilleputtlandet, P14, Stämningsgården, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-563 33, www.lilleputtlandet.se A fairytale summer park for the whole family with around 30 different activities as well as small animals to look after. Special programme every day. Charge cards not accepted. Open 24 June–4 Aug, Mon–Thu and Sat–Sun 11–17. Mini Racing, P14, G:a Burträskv. at the trotting track, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70-647 64 64,
www.skelleftea-ms.se A brand new track for Mini Racing, where you can race your own Mini Racing car or rent one from Skellefteå Motorsällskap. Prebooking required. Mountainbike-tours, D4, +46 (0)910-366 33, www.tidy.se. The Skellefteå region has mile after mile of picturesque country roads, charming forest paths and even a mountain bike track at Vitberget, not far from the city. All of which makes for the perfect cycling holiday destination. There are even possibilities for going off-road for real. Together with professional cycling guides, the level of difficulty can be adapted for those making the tours. Prebooking required. Orienteering. Naturpasset (Nature pass) contains maps and start cards for several areas, including Vitberget, but also for cycle/inlines in central Skellefteå. Checkpoints in place 15 May–1 Oct. Naturpasset is sold at the farmacy Apoteket. Riding with an instructor, J4, Skellefteå Ridklubb, Ridhusgatan 27, Skellefteå. +46 (0)91 014 520, www.skerid.se. Riding on well-trained horses with an instructor, out in the countryside or in the riding school. 24/6–16/8. Book at least three days in advance. Rönnbäckens Golfbana, P14, Rönnbäcken. +46 (0)910-77 93 33, www.skelleftegolf.nu. Play golf in the light of the midnight sun! A beautiful forest and parkland golf course of 27 holes with a large driving range and practice putting green. The facility also includes a miniature, 9-hole pay-and-play course. The path is expected to open in mid-May, depending on when spring arrives. Remains open until the snow arrives in autumn. Office is open during the season: Mon–Fri 7.30–19, Sat–Sun 7.30–17. SB Crosscart, P15, Vikdal 32, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70 628 33 05, www.sbcrosskart.se. New and exciting racing experience! You will get the chance to drive a proper crosskart, with a four-point harness and roll cage, on a 500-metre-long dirt track. In a crosskart you should skid around the corners – that’s the fastest way! Drop-in sessions 1/7–17/8, every day 13–20. For other times book in advance. Skellefteå Drive Center, O10, Fällfors. +46 (0)912-200 40, www.drivecenter.se. A multi functional motor facility right in the middle of the Swedish Lapland forest. Training with Audi R8, racing with Audi TT Roadsters, Polo Cup racing. Rally with Volvo Original Cup, heavy truck/articulated lorries, four-wheelers, 25 ton heavy diggers, safety drive, eco drive… many options in an area totalling 362 hectares. Prebooking required. Skellefteå Paintball Games, O13, Lövlund, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70-693 94 18, www.skellefteapaintball.se. A real adventure for anyone who enjoys striking activities with their friends! Semi-automatic paintball markers, protective masks and overalls. Minimum 8 people. Prebooking required. Svansele Vildmarkscenter, L12, Svansele. +46 (0)915-210 03, www.svansele.nu. Exciting activities such as driving off-road four-wheeled vehicles on cross-country forest tracks, wilderness safari, hunting and fishing adventures, elk spotting and much more. Prebooking required.
The outdoor gym at Vitberget, E1, (next to the illuminated ski track near Östra Vitbergstjärnen) is for those who want to put their strength to the test in the great outdoors. There are ten stations in total with seven different exercises such as lateral pulls, knee bends, dips, bench presses and chin-ups. Teknobalder, C4, Kanalgatan 24, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-73 68 04, teknobalder.skelleftea.se Activities and experiments for all ages. Test your strength, put together ingenious puzzles, Lego Dacta. Open: 24 June–23 Aug, Mon–Fri 10–15. Vattenskotersafari, D4, Tidy, Trädgårdsg 17, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-366 33, www.tidy.se. A delightful way to experience Skellefteå from the perspective of the river. The water scooter safari includes a life jacket and guide/instructor as well as your own water scooter. Option available for customizing your arrangements with other participants. Prebooking required. Varuträsk vildmarksgruva, O13, Varuträsk. +46 (0)915-210 10, www.vildmarksgruvan.se. Here you can find a fantastic display mine (see Excursions, page 7) as well as enjoy adventurous activities such as quad driving, plus orienteering, team-working and gold-miners’ meals. Prebooking required. Vitbergsbadet, E2, Slalomvägen 2, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-73 50 00, www.skelleftea.se. This swimming facility has something for everyone: a large swimming pool with a wave machine, children’s pool and water chute, etc. All enclosed in beautiful parkland with well-tended lawns. Open: 15/6–30/6 Mon–Sun 10–18 , 1/7–4/8 Mon–Sun 10–19, 5/8–18/8 Mon–Sun 10–18. Walking routes. www.destinationskelleftea.se/ hiking. There are fantastic opportunities in the area for walking in the forests and open countryside. Shorter trails such as Linnéstigen and the Fällfors nature path, and day-long walking routes such as the Kyrkstigen, Mineralleden, Furuögrundsleden and Åbyälvsleden trails. The longest is the Nasaleden trail, measuring 48 km. Åbynladan, Q11, Åbyn 41, Byske +46 (0)70 297 84 22, www.abynladan.se. Easy and tough activities based on nature, culture or music. Challenge each other at a variety of physical activities or music competitions, or meet up to try your hand at different crafts together. Min. six participants. Book in advance. Älgjägarfolkets viste, L12, Svansele. +46 (0)915-210 03, www.algjagarfolket.se. Travel 5,000 years back in time and experience what life was like in a Stone Age settlement! Whatever the length of your visit, you can enjoy a variety of activities in this prehistoric settlement. Prebooking required. Älvsnabben, P14, Stackgrönnan. +46 (0)70-575 28 88. Take a trip on a passenger boat. Coffee can be bought and enjoyed on the boat trips. Accessible to passengers with disabilities. Trips: 24 June–11 Aug, Mon–Sun 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, approx. 40–45 min.
See all maps on pages 48–49. Please be aware that changes in opening hours may occur.
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Västerbotten Theatre is performing Lars Molin’s “Tre Kärlekar” (“Three Loves”) on the outdoor stage in Nordanå Park. Photo: Patrick Degerman
Events to remember. And memories that stay with you. The simple fact that we like creating new events has a lot to do with our intrinsic entrepreneurial spirit. And whenever we are offered an event, we are often praised for how wellorganised it is, whether it is a conference for Europe’s creative elite or a qualifying round for the Swedish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. But the fact that we can and we want to is not the most important thing. No, the fact that we know how, that we know when and that you feel incredibly welcome – that is even more important.
Big meets small. Old meets young. The past meets the future. Tastes meet each other and everyone meets everyone. We are certain you will find it quite infectious, this enthusiasm Skellefteå inhabitants have for meeting each other in happy circumstances. We’ll often get a little idea and in such a spirit of entrepreneurialism... well, of course
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the Trästock festival One of Sweden’s most popular musical festivals. As usual, there will be a wonderful selection of around 100 acts. Everything from local bands and musical celebrities will mix with sing-alongs – and entry is free as always.
STADSFESTEN Stadsfesten in Skellefteå is one of Swedish Lapland’s largest summer events, attracting around 90,000-100,000 visitors during the five-day event every year.
we can organize a small festival around it, can’t we? It may be large, it may be unusual, it may be for children, it may be for 70,000 visitors and, more than likely, it may also be free. It may taste good and it may do good. Always it will involve people meeting each other. Meetings to remember.
Matfesten A festival focusing on the regional food culture. For four days, a huge number of culinary experiences will be available: elegant, robust, exotic, traditional… there’s something for all tastes.
INFORMATION You will find a complete list of events in the events guide available from the Skellefteå Tourist Office and at www.destinationskelleftea.se.
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events The Trästock festival – one of Sweden’s most popular music festivals. Photo: Adam Jonsson Art walks at Boviksbadet, P13, 22–23 June 12–17. Over two days, five artists and craftsmen open their studios for art walks at Boviksbadet.
Stadsfesten, D4, 26–30 June. During this week the centre of Skellefteå will be transformed into a festival area. As well as live performances by popular artists, the town is a carnival of food, music and merrygo-rounds. During Stadsfesten, a great deal happens and for both young and old. www.stadsfesten.nu. Venue: Skellefteå town centre. Bonnstan Church Festival, B4, 28–30 June. Bonnstan bursts into life and activity and old traditions are revived when the annual church festival is held at the end of June. With market stalls, children’s activities and art exhibitions, Bonnstan is one of the biggest treats of the summer. www.bonnstan.skelleftea.org. Venue: Bonnstan, Nordanå.
Sagofesten, C4, 31 May 9.30–13.00. The final of the storytelling relay; all children born in 2007 are guests of honour. The picture book Apan och jag (“Monkey and Me”) by Eva Lindström will be the main attraction. All ages are welcome to try out on the day. For more information: www.skelleftea.se/kulturpedagogisktcentrum, Nordanå Reception +46 (0) 910 73 55 10.
The Storytelling Festival, 22–28 April. This year’s edition offers the usual mix of stories read from the stage and coffee tables, seminars and lectures, the Berättarkraft contest, festival club and much more. Complete programme available at www.berattarfestivalen.se Spring expo, E2, 24–26 May. Home and leisure shows with around 200 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors. Venue: Skellefteå Kraft Arena. www.skellefteamassan.se Market in Bonnstan, C4, 18 May–7 Sept, Saturdays 10–14. Old fashioned market in Bonnstan where anyone wanting to sell home-produced products can participate. Handicrafts, fruit, jam, home-baked goods, mushrooms, honey, berries, fish, flowers, sewing, knitting, woodwork, woven goods, etc. Note! No flea market. Organiser: Skellefteå Kyrkstad Kammarägarförening Greyhound races, P13, 8 June–24 Aug. SM (Swedish championship) 20–27 July. Greyhound racing is fast and furious. Come along and enjoy the speed, excitement, action, betting and good food. A day for all the family. Venue: Fällbäcken/Boviken
Båtens dag (“Boat Day”), P13, 15/6, 11–15. Family festival on land and at sea with entertainment for all ages. Rescue demonstrations, boats and cars on show, fisherman’s knots and nets with coffee and cakes on sale. Free entry. Venue: Kåge marina. Tai chi and Qigong, C4, Summer holiday training with the Norr-Chi Association. Tai chi 17/6–19/8, Mondays 17.30 in Nordanå Park. Qigong 1–29/5, Wednesdays 6.45–7.30 in Stadsparken. No fee and everyone is welcome.
church in Ursviken and Skelleftehamn has joined as event organizer. www.joypeak.se. Venue: Pingstkyrkan, Ursviken Fallets Dag, M14, 16 June 11.30–15. In a single moment, the incredible power of the waterfall is released, allowing the thunderrous water to blast its way through the open sluice gates. This performance takes place twice. Together with musical performances, refreshments and children’s activities, the spectacular sight makes for a popular day for all the family. www.skekraft.se. Venue: Finnfors Kraftstation Midsummer in Bonnstan, B4, 21/6 Traditional Midsummer celebrations right in the cultural heart of Skellefteå. Venue: Bonnstan.
Summer theatre, C4, Three Loves, 15 June–14 July. Västerbotten Theatre offers a summer adventure on Nordanå. The play is based on Lars Molin’s hit TV programme from 1989 of the same name. Three generations. A waterfall. An electricity company. The Second World War is drawing to a close, but for the Nilsson family the struggles have just begun... www.vasterbottensteatern.se. Venue: Nordanå Joypeak, P14 Q14, 15 June. Family festival where everything, apart from food, is free. It is now 16 years since the JOYPEAK festival was born. The idea was to offer a drug-free festival for all young people leaving school at this time. The festival was launched by the Pingst parish in Ursviken but, over the years, every
Midnattstrav, D7, 22 June, 19.00. Skelleftetravet organizes classic midnight trotting races on Midsummer’s Day. A public celebration of the light midsummer night that attracts large numbers of spectators every year. Bouncy castles and pony riding for children. www.skelleftetravet.com. Venue: Skelleftetravet
Burträsksvängen, O16, Music festival 3–5 July, Folk musicians gathering 11–13 July. Burträsksvängen is one of Swedish Lapland most popular and well-attended musical events.Burträsksvängen now takes place over two weekends: music festival 3–15 July and folk musicians gathering 11–13 July. www.burtrasksvangen.nu. Venue: Burträsk Camping.
Gold town Dragrace, Swedish Championship, O10, 12–13 July, 9.00. Event that attracts a huge amount of public interest as well as an impressive line-up. The races are held over the three days and the constantly recurring question is: Who is actually the fastest over 402 metres? www.shraskelleftea.se. Venue: Skellefteå Drive Center, Fällfors
Local growers jostle with makers selling their own products. Words such as authentic and locally-produced apply to products ranging from potatoes, vegetables, home-baked bread, honey, mushrooms, fish, bacon, jam, juice, marmalade, berries, eggs and much more! www.lovanger.se Venue: Lövångers Kyrkstad.
Trästockfestivalen, C4, 18–20 July. One of Sweden’s largest free festivals, , with three music stages, a film festival, a campsite and a cultural area with dance, theatre, music and poetry. Major Swedish artists and groups interspersed with smaller local bands who may well be standing on a big stage for the first time. www.trastockfestivalen.se. Venue: Nordanå. Norrlandsveckan, O14, 20 July. There is huge interest in motorsport in Swedish Lapland, and that is something the organisers of the Rallycross circus are well aware of. Right in the middle of summer heat, the Rally cross tournament Is held at Skellefteå motor stadium. SAMEC, 22–24/8. Sweden’s largest transportation and machinery fair. A trade fair with real diesel fumes, with the chance to test drive there on the spot in the best environment. Venue: Skellefteå Drive Center. Lövånger farmers’ market, Q18, 10 Aug and 20–21 Sept The region’s farmers’ market days are well-attended occasions packed with living traditions.
Matfesten, C4, 29 Aug–1 Sept. This popular food festival offers an undemanding amble through a multiplicity of flavours and aromas. The festival offers a range of attractions and entertainment for families with children as well as those seeking something a little bit different in the way of culinary experiences. www.matfesteniskelleftea.se. Venue: Nordanå.
See www.destinationskelleftea.se/sv/event for more events. See all maps on pages 48–49. Please be aware that changes in opening hours may occur.
Norwegian National Day, D4, 5 July. This is the day our Norwegian visitors should feel even more appreciated, but, of course, our other visitors and local residents should also have fun. Many shops and shopping centres will have special offers and activities. Nordic Light Beach Soccer, P13, 5–7/7. Welcome to the Nordic Light Beach Soccer football festival at Boviken beach. 90 teams, approx. 12,000 spectators and a trillion grains of sand between your toes. Venue: Boviken.
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Villvattskampen, M16, 5–7 July. Fri, dressage, first start 9.30. Sat, hurdles, first start 12.00. Sun, precision, first start 11.00. The hurdles on Saturday are quite extraordinary, especially the spectacular bridge which is 4 metres high. All hurdles will be gathered in one arena to allow the public to see as much as possible. On Sunday the event will conclude with a game of ringränning (catching rings on a lance). www.villvattnet.se. Venue: Villvattnet. Art walk – open studios, 6–7 July 12–20. Artists and craftspeople in the region south of the river Skellefteå open their studios to the general public. All of the studios are well sign-posted and advertisements are published in the local press. Take the opportunity to see the artists at work in their studios! Venue: Various studios south of the Skellefte River.
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The truth is in the details – polished professionalism at Bryggargatan Restaurant and Bistro. Photo: Stefan Dahlqvist
Swedish Lapland’s meeting with the world. Food is nourishment. But it is also experiences and culture. Distinctive cuisines are cultivated in all corners of the globe. When they are fused they take on new life and new flavours, and brand new cuisines are born. One of the distinguishing features of Skellefteå’s cuisine is Västerbottensost. Just like home-grown and self-caught foods, simplicity and desire for innovation are key.
As you would expect, many of the classic flavours of the Swedish Lapland region are also to be found in Skellefteå. We know perfectly well how to cook salmon and new potatoes, how to make dumplings and the best way to make use of elk meat. It is an important part of our cuisine. As in other parts of the world, cuisines that were once confined to a local area have spread throughout the globe. It is when these foreign cuisines meet that things get really exciting. Take, for example, elk kebabs or Västerbotten parfait. These are dishes you
should enjoy in a restaurant with a view, in a traditional inn or why not in a boat on the river? The collision of the various cuisines explodes once a year at the Matfesten food festival when the people of Skellefteå come on a pilgrimage to challenge their tastebuds. Many may well turn up their noses at the statement that pizza should be considered cuisine. Especially in Sweden. But with a sprinkling of Västerbotten cheese … Or turn all the rules upside down and incorporate a hamburger with French fries…
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Stiftsgården An oasis, embedded in greenery, situated by the Skellefteå river. This genuine country house environment is a unique phenomenon. The old main building dating back to 1802 provides the perfect tone and setting for a lovely meal.
Restaurang Nygatan 57 A wonderful restaurant right in the middle of Skellefteå with plenty of experience and which prepares its meals lovingly using carefully selected local ingredients so that you, as a guest, get a top-quality experience.
Svansele Vildmarkscenter A wonderful wilderness exhibition, also known for its delicious wilderness buffet. Excellent destination for those interested in nature and who want a taste of game.
INFORMATION Don’t miss the culinary Matfesten folkfestival (29 Aug–1 Sept). And visit the highlypraised cheese ”Västerbottensost” in its own visitor centre, Burträsk mejeri.
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food Lunch buffet and storytelling at Verandan, Skellefteå Stadshotell. Photo: Destination Skellefteå
Bussgrillen, D4, Torget 3, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-192 40.
Edelviks Folkhögskola Restaurang, O16, Skelleftevägen 1, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)914-79 51 00.
Restaurang Älvy, D5, Laboratorgränd, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 68 71.
Dallas Pizza & Hamburgerbar, D4, Köpmangatan 9, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-89 444.
Hotell Aurum & Konferenscenter, E6, Gymnasiev 12, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-883 30.
Restaurang Valentino, D4, Kanalgatan 43, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-888 50.
Grillgubben, I5, Hedensbyn, Svedjevägen 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-530 26.
Kallholmens Maltbryggeri Restaurang & Pub, Q14, Brädgårdsvägen 2, Skelleftehamn. Tel +46 (0)910-76 05 55.
Restaurant Lilla Kina, D4, Torget 6, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-194 11.
Korv-Ivars, F4, Ö Nygatan 110, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-367 00. Korvgubben, E2, Slalomvägen 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-532 65. Krysset, E6, Sörböle vid E4, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-373 33. Kåge Grill och Pizzeria, P13, Hamngatan 30, Kåge. Tel +46 (0)910-72 05 03 Lövångers Pizzeria & Grill, Q18, Kungsvägen 6, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-103 77. Pipens Bodega, O10, Skolgatan 15, Fällfors. Tel +46 (0)912-200 00. Pizza Venezia, Q14, Hyttgatan 22, Skelleftehamn. Tel +46 (0)910-310 66. Pizzeria & Stekhus Victoria, P14, Kalkbruksg 1, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-526 66. Pizzeria Bianco, P12, Storgatan 9, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-100 13. Pizzeria Domina, F3, Getbergsvägen 34, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-172 71. Pizzeria Picasso, C3, Lasarettsvägen 38, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-72 60 88. Pizzeria Santana, P14, Styrmansgatan 1, Ursviken. Tel +46 (0)910-329 99.
CAFÉS Ainas Café, E4, Östra Nygatan 70, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-153 50. Byscaya Café, P12, Byske Havsbad, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-108 50. Byske Sportfiskemuseum, P12, Hållhägnen, Byske. Tel +46 (0)70-541 29 30. Café 33, N13, Storgatan 33, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-58 00 68. Café Arom, D4, Citykompaniet, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-171 44. Café Bureberget, Q15, Bureberget, Bureå. Tel +46 (0)910-335 35 Café Canalen, E4, Kyrkogatan 6, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 78 30. Café Castor, D4, Stationsgatan 19, Skellefteå Tel +46 (0)910-77 58 05. Café Drängstugan, P12, Ringvägen 2, Byske. Tel +46 (0)70-346 00 23. Café Efyran, D4, Viktoriagatan 3, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 53 70. Café Finnfors, M14, Finnforsfallet 40, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-77 29 30. Café Fyren, R16, Bjuröklubb, Bjuröklubb 500, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-322 11. Café Hembygdsgården, Q15, Skärvägen 2, Bureå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 01 01. Café Kajutan, P14, Stackgrönnan, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-863 40. Café Kanel, D4, Hörnellgatan 12, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-77 75 00. Café Lanthandeln, C4, Nordanå, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 55 41.
Café Lilla Mari, D4, Nygatan 33, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-391 92.
Saidys Café, Q18, Kungsvägen 25, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-101 30.
Pizzeria Viking, D3, Åsgatan 26, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-881 99.
Café Mat & Prat, G2, Nöppelåsvägen 1, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-851 00.
Skråmträsk Kvarn, N15, Skråmträsk 51, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-58 92 10.
Sibylla, E6, Mackvägen 3, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-121 70.
Café Nordanå, C4, Nordanå Kulturområde. Tel +46 (0)910-73 55 10.
Stengården, P12, Storgatan 1, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-616 66.
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Cafe Sjöbönan, P14, Kanotudden, Ursviken. Tel +46 (0)910-351 15.
Sommarcafé Munkviken, P12, Munkviken 130, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-108 63.
Café Tuvagården, P14, Tuvan, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 78 38.
Stefanosgården, P10, Gagsmark, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-320 58.
Café Å Nalta Mair, L11, Järnvägsgatan 15, Jörn. Tel +46 (0)916-101 11.
Stigs Konditori, D5, Karlgårdsvägen 15, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-103 02.
Café Ångloket, L12, Kusfors, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)915-200 02.
Strandudden sommarcafé, N13, Strömfors, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-58 05 03.
Café Älvy, D5, Laboratorgränd, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 68 71.
Västerbottensost besökscenter, O16, Kamvägen 12, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)90-18 47 47.
Carl-Viktor, D4, Arkaden, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-100 29.
Wayne’s Coffee, D4, Torget 4, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-370 50.
Hejloppis i Jörn, L11, Björklundsgatan 5, Jörn. Tel +46 (0)70-297 06 63.
Wayne’s Coffee, I1, Varugatan 21, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-105 95.
Konditori Kringlan, F3, Getbergvägen 34, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-77 94 32.
Westmans Café & Restaurang, N18 , Robertsforsvägen 2, Bygdsiljum. Tel +46 (0)914-200 10.
Kyrkholmens Café, B4, Kyrkholmen, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 79 35.
STREET KITCHENS/PIZZARIAS
Kåge Hamncafé, P13, Kåge Småbåtshamn, Kåge. Tel +46 (0)72-720 69 52.
Big Smajl, D4, Kanalgatan 35, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-379 45.
Marina´s restaurang - hotell - konferens, R17, Uttersjöbäcken 231, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-301 30.
Big Smajl, H3, Gruvagatan 17A, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-70 12 38.
M/S Stormvind, Q15, Färjeläget Sävenäs. Tel +46 (0)73-060 15 15.
Big Smajl, D4, Torget, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-854 01.
Olanders Café och kök, D4, Nygatan 63, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-77 78 78.
Burträsk Pizzeria och Grill, O16, Sundbrogatan 8, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)914-102 22.
Olgas Café, P17, Vebomark, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)910-401 21.
Allstar, D4, Torget 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-109 10. Annes Kök, L11, Storgatan 52, Jörn. Tel +46 (0)72-227 26 63. Arken, D4, Stationsgatan 18, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-129 25. AssarS restaurang, O13, Fabriksvägen 12, Ersmark. Tel +46 (0)910-21 10 35. Bar Opalen, P14, Tjärnvägen 5, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-185 09. Bryggargatan Restaurang & Bistro, D4, Strandgatan 32, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-21 16 50. Burebaren, Q15, Södra Kustvägen 6, Bureå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 19 60. Burträsk Värdshus, O16, Kamvägen 7, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)914-106 00. Byske Gästgivargård, P12, Hotellgatan 6, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-612 30. Carl-Viktor, D4, Arkaden, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-100 29. Coasters Bar & Restaurang, C4, Tjärhovsgatan 14, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-147 00. Coop Forum Restaurang, E6, Gymnasievägen 8, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-58 38 11. Din Festaurang, Q14, S:t Örjansvägen 7, Skelleftehamn. Tel +46 (0)70-320 07 77. Don Vito Restaurang & Vedugnspizzeria, C6, Lantmannagatan 10, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-79 00 70.
Kungsgrillen, D4, Kanalgatan 42, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-130 55. Lanternan, P12, Byske Havsbad, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-102 00. Los Pepes, E4, Kanalgatan 58, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-395 05. Restaurang Mat & Prat, G2, Nöppelbergsvägen 1, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-851 00. Marina´s restaurang - hotell - konferens, R17, Uttersjöbäcken 231, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-301 30. Martine´s Kitchen, L12, Kusfors, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)915-200 02. Max Hamburgerrestaurang, D4, Kanalg 50, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-154 00. Nordanågårdens Värdshus, C4, Nordanå, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-533 50. Olanders Café och kök, D4, Nygatan 63, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-77 78 78. O’Learys, The Sports Bar, D4, Kanalgatan 31, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 93 08. Pairats Thaimat, I3, Lyckogränd 81, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-536 36. Restaurang 6:e våningen, D4, Trädgårdsgatan 8, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-174 70. Restaurang Budspa, P14, Nöppelbergsvägen 16, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-105 60. Restaurang Fura Center, L11, Furugatan 4, Jörn. Tel +46 (0)916-105 15. Restaurang Kitchen, D4, Citykompaniet, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-171 44. Restaurang Nygatan 57, D4, Nygatan 57, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-134 44. Restaurang Proppmätt, D7, Travbanan, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-853 22. Restaurang Rönnbäcken, P14, Rönnbäcken, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-135 10. Restaurang Tipset, E5, Tipshuset, Anderstorg 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-160 80. Restaurang Tre Kronor, D2, Annastigen 24, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-70 22 33. Restaurang Tre Kupor, Q15, Rönnskärsverken. Tel +46 (0)910-348 12. Solvik Folkhögskola Restaurang, P13, Frostkåge 105, Kåge. Tel +46 (0)910-73 20 00. Somdee´s Thaimat, N13, Parkvägen 1, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-58 05 80 Stiftsgården, A4, Brännavägen 25, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-72 57 02 Subway, D4, Nygatan 40, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-199 69 Truckgatan mat och kaffe, P14, Truckgatan 1, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-71 10 23. Restaurang Viking, D4, Nygatan. 56, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-133 53. Restaurang Wok & Roll, D4, Hörnellgatan 17, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-888 13.
Restaurant Tatung, D4, Torget 4, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-193 22. Rinkside, E2, Mossgatan 27, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-79 20 19. Scandic Hotel Restaurang, E4, Kanalatan 75, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-75 24 00. Skeriarestaurangen, D5, Laboratorgränd 11, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 68 61. Stefanosgården, R10, Gagsmark, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-320 58. Stekhus Kriti, D4, Kanalgatan 51, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-77 95 35. Stengården, P12, Storgatan 1, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-616 66. Storstugan, Q18, Kungsvägen 31, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-103 95. Sushi Bar, D4, Stationsgatan 13, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-76 04 60. Svansele Vildmarksbuffé, L12, Svansele. Tel +46 (0)915-210 03. The Bishop’s Arms, D4, Torget 6, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-21 17 60. Verandan Kök & Bar, D4, Stationsgatan 8, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910- 71 10 60. Västerbottensost besökscenter, O16, Kamvägen 12, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)90-18 47 47. Westmans Café & Restaurang, N18, Robertsforsvägen 2, Bygdsiljum. Tel +46 (0)914-200 10.
PUBS Allstar, D4, Torget 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-109 10. Carl-Viktor, D4, Arkaden, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-100 29. Coasters Bar & Restaurang, D4, Tjärhovsgatan 14, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-147 00. Kallholmens Maltbryggeri Restaurang & Pub, Q14, Brädgårdsvägen 2, Skelleftehamn. Tel +46 (0)910-76 05 55. Lanternan, P12, Byske Havsbad, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-102 00. Mc Well, E2, Mossgatan 28, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-101 62. Mollys, D4, Torget 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-332 24. Mr Greek, D4, Kanalgatan 51, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-77 95 35. O’Learys The Sports Bar, D4, Kanalgatan 31, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 93 08. Old Williams Pub, D4, Torget 4, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 91 61. Rinkside, E2, Mossgatan 27, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-79 20 19. The Bishop’s Arms, D4, Torget 6, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-21 17 60.
See all maps on pages 48–49. Please be aware that changes may occur.
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Only 168 steps between three large shopping centres. Shopping areas to the south and north. There is a broad and varied range on offer, so it may take some time. Photo: Camilla Öjhammar
The shopping trip continues. Skellefteå has made remarkable progress when it comes to shopping. From a typical small Swedish town with just the basics on offer, the city has developed into one of Norrland’s most exciting places to shop. Give it a go! Wander through the mall. Make a little detour. Be curious. Ask one of the locals. You’ll soon have that bargain in your hands.
Most shopping in Sweden is characterised by Swedish and international chains. The range on offer is well thought out and in demand. There are two ways in which you can spice up the shopping experience. You can mix the broad range of products offered by the major retail outlets with unique, local variations on the specific and unexpected. The other way is to create accessibility and presence. In Skellefteå there are 168 steps between the three shopping malls in the
centre of town. To create greater accessibility, there are two large commercial centres – one in the south and one in the north. Part of the experience of travel exists in the things you find in local shops. That thingamyjig you actually take home with you. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a souvenir. Memories can be tied up in a sweater, a pair of shoes or that window lamp you simply couldn’t resist.
SHOPPING
Spets och Ting For a beautiful interior. Here you will find a wide range of products for you and your home, including clothes, jewellery, curtain material, ornaments and more. We will provide you with service, tips and ideas.
Te-magasinet A cosy shop filled with coffees, teas, wonderful gifts and decorative items. Welcome!
Handelsgården A quality outlet with a large range of handicrafts from Swedish Lapland and the more immediate area. Many different materials and techniques are evident in the products on offer. The shop also sells delicacies such as arctic raspberries, cloudberries and sea buckthorn.
INFORMATION www.destinationskelleftea.se is a quick way of finding out more about shopping in Skellefteå.
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shopping Anders finds a bargain among the wide range of outdoor gear in Skellefteå. Photo: Destination Skellefteå
T-Magasinet, D4, Nygatan 58. Tel +46 (0)910-568 48. Tidy, D4, Trädgårdsgatan 17. Tel +46 (0)910-78 29 00. Åhléns, D4, Nygatan 46. Tel +46 (0)910-545 00. Åsells Möbelhus, E6, Gymnasievägen 4. Tel +46 (0)910-170 50.
Vintergatan , D4 Nygatan/Trädgårdsgatan, www.vintergatankopcentrum.se Aveny Sko, +46 (0)910-77 76 10 Accent, +46 (0)910-71 06 01 Lindex, +46 (0)910-395 81 H&M, +46 (0)910-43 88 30 Kapp Ahl, +46 (0)910-134 54 Hufvudsaken, Drop in ICA Supermarket, +46 (0)910-380 70
Citykompaniet , D4
The Phone House, +46 (0)910-58 39 30
Nygatan 50. www.citykompaniet.se
The Local Store, +46 (0)73-810 91 01, +46 (0)70-562 59 43
Apoteket, +46 (0)10-447 68 55 BIK BOK, +46 (0)910-71 02 40 Candys, +46 (0)910-133 70 Carlings, +46 (0)910-71 19 40 Clas Ohlson, +46 (0)910-73 80 70 Cubus, +46 (0)910-71 04 00 Esprit, +46 (0)910-38 112 Eurosko, +46 (0)910-186 00 Fanny, +46 (0)910-70 10 30 Game, +46 (0)910-77 87 94 Hair Style, +46 (0)910-77 99 00 Intersport, +46 (0)910-108 11 Jack & Jones, +46 (0)910-363 40 Joy, +46 (0)910-565 10 Kicks, +46 (0)910-130 70 Life, +46 (0)10-54 33 109
The Body Shop Gallerix, +46 (0)910-77 88 79 Godisvågen, +46 (0)910-77 77 50 Guldfynd, +46 (0)910-76 11 00 Glitter, +46 (0)910-100 80 Synoptik, +46 (0)910-106 52 Audio & Video, +46 (0)910-164 09
MakeUp Store, +46 (0)910-71 01 40 Ohlssons Tyger, +46 (0)910-70 22 69 Scorett, +46 (0)910-77 78 00
Twilfit, +46 (0)910-376 10 Ur & Penn, +46 (0)910-386 50 Vero Moda, +46 (0)910-882 10
Solbacken Shopping centre, H1 www.solbacken-skelleftea.se Arken Zoo, +46 (0)910-77 73 00 Apoteket Spoven, +46 (0)771-45 04 50 Barnen Hus, +46 (0)910-139 90 Blomsterlandet, +46 (0)910-76 10 00 Burlin Motor, +46 (0)910-71 44 00 Byggteknik & Kakelugnar AB, +46 (0)910-77 99 55 ICA Maxi, +46 (0)910-43 89 00 Intersport, +46 (0)910-71 06 00 Jula, +46 (0)910-77 09 90 Lindex, +46 (0)910-71 19 14 Ö&B, +46 (0)910-77 92 00 Skohuset, +46 (0)910-162 20
Stadium, +46 (0)910-71 13 70 Systembolaget, +46 (0)910-104 19 Teknikmagasinet, +46 (0)910-141 90
See all maps on pages 48–49.
Know what you want or look for inspiration. You’ll find a selection of stores and treasure troves below. Fill up with the most important and fun items during your stay. Ateljé Elisabeth Victoria AB, D4, Köpmangatan 1. Tel +46 (0)910-888 02.
Forslunds Bil AB, E6, Tjärnvägen 7. Tel +46 (0)910-73 85 00
Ljudshopen, D4, Nygatan 61. Tel +46 (0)910-136 00.
Berlins, Nygatan 52. Tel +46 (0)910-145 55
Gina Tricot, D4, Nygatan 49. Tel +46 (0)910-564 00.
Ljusexperten, D4, Nygatan 56. Tel +46 (0)910-158 00.
Bokia Butiks AB, D4, Nygatan 42. Tel +46 (0)910-70 33 00.
Gordons Damkonfektion, D4, Nygatan 34. Tel +46 (0)910-101 75.
Logart Bil, F6, Nålvägen 2. Tel +46 (0)910-71 16 60.
Buketten, D4, Nygatan 52. Tel +46 (0)910-109 93.
Gustafssons Bil AB, E7, Tjärnvägen 40 B. Tel +46 (0)910-137 77.
MIO Möbelhuset, E6, Gymnasievägen 6. Tel +46 (0)910-71 41 90.
Burlin Motor AB, H1, Varugatan 8. Tel +46 (0)910-71 44 00.
Handelsgården, D4, Stationsgatan 12. Tel +46 (0)910-77 99 24.
MQ, D4, Nygatan 37. Tel +46 (0)910-107 09.
Butik och reception Nordanå, C4, Nordanå, Tel +46 (0)910-73 55 10.
HB Adventure, Köpmangatan 12. Tel +46 (0)70-377 74 48
Salong Wiksten, D4, Nygatan 63. Tel +46 (0)910-125 89.
City Guld i Skellefteå AB, D4, Nygatan 46. Tel +46 (0)910-155 33.
Hufvudsaken, D4, Nygatan 38. Tel +46 (0)910-122 21.
Selins Optik, D4, Nygatan 36. Tel +46 (0)910-109 84.
Clas Ohlson AB, D4, Nygatan 50. Tel +46 (0)910-73 80 70.
ICA Supermarket Kåge, P13, Nygatan 1, Kåge. Tel +46 (0)910-72 01 20
Skellefteå Bil, E6, Tjärnvägen 5. Tel +46 (0)910-71 58 00.
Coop Forum, E6, Gymnasievägen 10. Tel +46 (0)910-71 35 30.
Intersport, D4, Nygatan 46. Tel +46 (0)910-108 11.
Skellefteå museums lanthandel, C4, Nordanå, Tel +46 (0)910-73 55 10.
Dressman, D4, Nygatan 51. Tel +46 (0)910-70 12 59.
Joy Shop, D4, Nygatan 50. Tel +46 (0)910-565 10.
Skråmträskskon, N15, Skråmträsk 56, Tel +46 (0)910-58 90 60
Elextrolux Home AB, F6, Nålvägen 1. Tel +46 (0)910-73 30 70.
Kontorsvaruhuset, E3, Norra Järnvägsgatan 52. Tel +46 (0)910-78 18 00.
Sonias Delibod, E4, Östra Nygatan 93. Tel +46 (0)730-877 907.
EM i Skellefteå AB, E6, Tjärnvägen 2. Tel +46 (0)910-71 10 50.
Kotteshoppen, Siriusgatan 2, Bureå. Kotteshoppen.se
Spets & Ting, D4, Nygatan 33. Tel +46 (0)910-108 08.
Erica Book, D4, Nygatan 56. Tel +46 (0)910-122 88.
Lekia/Babyproffsen, D4, Trädgårdsgatan 8. Tel +46 (0)910-129 80.
Svensk Handel Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 29 00.
29/8-1/9
Folk festival and love of food! Northern Sweden’s biggest food event. In Skellefteå 29 aug-1 sept 2013. Four days of food experiences for all ages and all tastes. Welcome!
Matfesten Skellefteå 29 aug-1 sept 2013
www.matfesten.se
Organised by the company Matfestens vänner AB, whose owners include local food suppliers, producers and restaurants and a local association dedicated to promoting northern Sweden’s food culture. In addition to the annual Food Festival we also arrange the annual MATiNORR food conference. CONTACT INFORMATION: matfesten@skelleftea.se Phone: +46(0)910-73 50 34
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Recharging or unwinding? One of the mini-suites at the Quality Hotel Skellefteå Stadshotell. Photo: Destination Skellefteå
The art of sleeping without missing breakfast. Don’t think too much about where you will stay. Focus instead on how you will spend your time. You will then have already advanced a few steps in planning your trip. You will then have created the perfect conditions for an experience that’s perfect for you. And it is then that your imagination begins to run riot, as the possibilities take form and become reality. Where you sleep will also play a part in your memories of the trip. Imagine being able to create memories while you are sleeping. Sleeping late, too, for that matter. So start planning now. Ask yourself the question. But don’t set your alarm clock.
Accommodation on a journey is often about convenience. Central location, close to everything and easy to reach from the main thoroughfare. Quick and easy jump into bed, soft pillows and hearty breakfast. Then quickly on your way to new adventures. Other times, your accommodation is part of the total experience. An unexpected place, an out of the ordinary room or really excellent service. Or perhaps your accommodation
ACCOMMODATION
Byske Havsbad A holiday paradise for the hole family. A five-star campsite located where the Västerbotten coast is at its most beautiful. Heated outdoor bathing and water chutes or broad sandy beaches – you just have to choose.
Stiftsgården Visit the cultural riches of Stiftsgården vicarage and feel the history in a traditional environment. There is plenty of youth hostel and hotel accommodation in the area. Words only say so much – most of it needs to be experienced.
is part of the activity. That is the thing. That is what we’ve been thinking in Skellefteå. Centrally-located hotels, camping sites of quality and exciting overnight stays. And at times perhaps a mixture of everything. Wherever you stay when in Skellefteå you have a mission – the important mission of anyone staying away from home – to sleep as late as possible without missing breakfast.
Quality hotel Skellefteå Stadshotell The Hotel is located in the heart of Skellefteå, and is a modern full service hotel. With its central location, you are just a few blocks from shopping, culture and beautiful surroundings. The hotel has 88 rooms and has tried to find a comfortable feeling between new and old design and function. All rooms are non-smoking.
INFORMATION You can make your reservation online at www.destinationskelleftea.se or contact Skellefteå tourist office for suitable accommodation, +46 (0)910-45 25 00.
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ACCOMMODATION Relax in a tent at Skellefteå Camping located just outside the city. Photo: Camilla Öjhammar
B & B Forest Inn, P16, Tel +46 (0)70-529 52 43. www.holmsvattnet.webs.com
Häktet i Lövånger, Q18, Kungsvägen 29. Tel +46 (0)70-576 88 67. www.haktetlovanger.se
Storklinta Annex, Storklinta, M11, Tel +46 (0)70-28 11 110. www.storklinta.se
Martine’s B & B, L12, Kusfors 52. Tel +46 (0)76-763 34 54.
Kursgården Österjörn, M11, Österjörn 13, Jörn. Tel +46 (0)916-210 55. vsf.skelleftea.org/osterjorn
Torpet, Q11, Norra Källbomark 6. Tel +46 (0)70-653 10 49. www.torpet.loumils.se
B & B Pipens Bodega, O10, Skolgatan 12, Fällfors. Tel +46 (0)70-253 12 62. www.pipensbodega.se
Marina´s restaurang-hotell-konferens, R17, Uttersjöbäcken 231. Tel +46 (0)913-301 30. http://marinas-se.com
Vallbacka gård, R17, Uttersjön 6812, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-300 35. www.vallbackadinstudio.se
Vallbacka gård, R17, Uttersjön 6812, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)913-300 35. www.vallbackadinstudio.se
YOUTH HOSTELS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION Annexet Boliden, N13, Kullen 16, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-58 09 27. www.skelleftea.org/ bygden/boliden/bug Botel Skellefteå, Tel +46 (0)73-804 12 12. www.botel.se
Medlefors Folkhögskola, A4, Medleforsvägen 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-575 00. www.medlefors.se Pipens Bodega, O10, Fällfors. Tel +46 (0)912-20 000, www.pipensbodega.se
Övernattning i fyren, R16, Bjuröklubb 500, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)72-204 21 00 Övre Stenbäcken, M15, Rismyrliden, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 55 10. www.skellefteamuseum.se
Stefanosgården, P10, Gagsmark, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-320 58. www.stefanosgarden.nu STF Vandrarhem Skellefteå, A4, Brännavägen 25, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-72 57 00. www.stiftsgarden.se
See all maps on pages 48–49.
B&B Lövvattnets Lantbruk, Lövvattnet 7, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)76-807 58 48. Byske Gästgivargård, P12, Hotellgatan 6, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-612 30. www.byskegastgivargard.se Edelviks Folkhögskola, O16, Skelleftevägen 1, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)914-79 51 00. www.edelvik.se Fällan Ranch, P12, Fällan 11, Byske. Tel +46 (0)70-294 71 98. www.fallanranch.se Gamla Skolan/Glesbygdscentrum, L15, Kalvträsk. Tel +46 (0)915-310 31, +46 (0)70-308 84 42. www.kalvtrask.se
HOTELS Best Western Malmia Hotel, D4, Torget 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 25 00. www.malmia.se Brukshotellet, N13, Noréns väg, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-77 40 02. www.skelleftea.org/ bygden/boliden/hotell.htm Burträsk värdshus, O16, Kamvägen 7, Burträsk, Tel +46 (0)914-106 00 Byske Gästgivargård, P12, Hotellgatan 6, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-612 30. www.byskegastgivargard.se Hotell Aurum & Konferenscenter, F6, Gymnasievägen 12, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-883 30. www.hotellaurum.se Hotell Knute’s, L 12, Svansele Tel +46 (0)915-21003. www.svansele.se Hotell Rönnbäcken, P14, Rönnbäcken 12, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-135 10. www.skelleftegolf.nu Hotell Stensborg, D3, Vinkelgränd 4, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-105 51. www.hotell-stensborg.se Hotel Victoria, D4, Trädgårdsgatan 8 6tr, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-174 70. www.hotelvictoria.se Marina´s restaurang-hotell-konferens, R17 Uttersjöbäcken 231. Tel +46 (0)913-301 30. http://marinas-se.com Medlefors Folkhögskola, A4 Medleforsvägen 2, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-575 00. www.medlefors.se Rum för resande, B4, Klockarbergsvägen 1, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-100 26. www.rumforresande.se Scandic Skellefteå, E4, Kanalgatan 75, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-75 24 00. www.scandic-hotels.se/ skelleftea Quality hotel Skellefteå Stadshotell, D4, Stationsg 8, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-71 10 60. www.skellefteastadshotell.se
Stiftsgården Hotell & Vandrarhem, A4, Brännavägen 25, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-72 57 00. www.stiftsgarden.se
CAMPING & HOLIDAY VILLAGES Bodbysund Camping, O17, Bodbysund, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)73-094 15 93. Bovikens Havsbad, P13, Boviken, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-540 00. Bureå Camping, Q15, Jägargatan 34, Bureå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 10 00. www.bureacamping.se Burträsk camping, O16, Långåkersgatan 16, Burträsk. Tel +46 (0)70-597 60 19. 123minsida.se/burtraskcamping
Bygdsiljumbackens Stugby & Camping, N18, Rengårdsberget 1, Bygdsiljum. Tel +46 (0)70-271 66 13. www.bygdsiljumsbacken.com Byske Havsbad, P12, Bäckgatan 40, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-612 90. www.byskehavsbad.com EFS Sommarhem Strandudden, N13, Strandudden Strömfors, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-58 05 03. Fällfors Camping, O10, Fällfors. Tel +46 (0)912-200 02. www.fallforscamping.com Husvagnscamping i Drängsmark, A4, Drängsmarks Hembygdsområde, Kåge. Tel +46 (0)70-521 25 23. www.drangsmark.se
Ljusvattnets Camping, Q16, Ljusvattnet 15, Bureå. Tel +46 (0)910-78 30 28.
Gruvkåtan, O13, Varuträsk. Tel +46 (0)915-210 03. www.svansele.se
Norgedagen
at Skellefteå centrum The 5th of July we celebrate our norgwegian guests a litte extra. www.destinationskelleftea.se/norgedagen
Marina´s restaurang-hotell-konferens, R17 Uttersjöbäcken 231. Tel +46 (0)913-301 30. http://marinas-se.com Norets Husvagnscamping, Q18, Noret, Lövånger. Tel +46 (0)70-385 64 90. Lake Osterjorn Logdes & Camping, M11, Österjörn 13, Jörn. Tel +46 (0)916-210 66. www.lakeosterjorn.com Påfågelns Camping, N18, Bygdsiljum. Tel +46 (0)914-203 31. Sidtjärns Camping, N13, Kullen 16, Boliden. Tel +46 (0)910-58 09 27. www.skelleftea.org/ bygden/boliden/bug Skellefteå Camping & Stugby, E2, Mossgatan, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-73 55 00. www.skelleftea.se/skellefteacamping Snickarsmedjan, P12, N Stensjön 6, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-616 60. www.snickarsmedjan.se Stefanosgården, P10, Gagsmark, Byske. Tel +46 (0)912-320 58. www.stefanosgarden.nu Storklinta camping, M11, Tel +46 (0)70-28 11 110. www.storklinta.se Tjärns Stugby och Camping, P14, Tjärn 240, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-188 26.
BED & BREAKFAST
Husvagnsparkering Rönnbäcken, P14, Rönnbäcken 12, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-135 10. www.skelleftegolf.nu
Bed & Breakfast Gränden, D4, Magasingränd 4, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)72-222 15 77. www.bb-granden.se
Kvarndammens Stugby, L15, Kalvträsk. Tel +46 (0)915-310 31, +46 (0)70-308 84 42. www.kalvtrask.se
Brunnsgården B & B, B4, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)70-293 45 24. www.brunnsgarden.org
Welcome to Burträsk and
Västerbottensost® visitor centre Opening hours: 17th May – 15th September, daily 10:00-17:00 For other opening hours: please contact info@burtraskmejeri.se, call +46 90-18 47 47 or visit www.vasterbottensost.com
Drängsmark B & B, P12, Drängsmark. Tel +46 (0)70-626 74 29, https://sites.google.com/ site/drangsmarksbbskelleftea/
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Living Nature waiting to be experienced. Few places have so little distance between the conveniences of a city and the experiences found in nature as Skellefteå. This goes for the whole of Norrland, of course, but it’s especially apparent here. Sit on a rock looking over the water and contemplating life’s mysteries, catch a lively salmon or find your first matsutake mushroom. Things that are well worth talking about, but which are at their best in their natural habitat. In reality. In our fantastic nature.
Nature is not close to Skellefteå. It is Skellefteå that is close to Nature. To put it simply, a town in the midst of Nature. Take two areas that are absolutely glorious in the summer – Nordanå and Vitberget – both centrally located and extremely popular with the people of Skellefteå themselves. Salmon fishing, look-out points, walking areas, picnic spots, mushroom forests, sports arenas or whatever you want to do. Nature has set it all up. And you do not even need to go there. You are there already. And that is still only the beginning. The whole of the coastal strip is full of places well worth discovering – not least Bjuröklubb offering history and culture worthy of several excursions with memorable experiences where land meets sea. It’s never a bad thing when nature tastes of blueberries. Photo: Destination Skellefteå
It seems obvious that the most heavily forested district in Västerbotten offers all the forest’s experiences. Ancient natural woodland and gigantic trees are found together with treasures such as berries and mushrooms, among which you will discover gems such as cloudberries, arctic raspberries and tricholoma goliath mushrooms, a Swedish variation on the Japanese matsutake. Let yourself be overwhelmed by everything that Nature has to offer you. And when after a day’s experiences you are longing for some creature comforts, the town is there – in the middle of Nature.
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Svansele dammängar Hay meadows along the winding Petikån stream. In 1825 a special technology was invented to dam the area and use ice and water to fertilise and purify the land. Today these meadows are unique. In springtime bird life thrives and in late summer hay is cut and dried like in the olden days.
Vitbergsområdet A natural area close to town with forests of a wilderness character and wide range of outdoor activities. Enjoy walking in the natural environment, picking berries and mushrooms, go jogging or why not try the new mountain bike trail?
Bjuröklubb Bjuröklubb’s history stretches right back to when the mountain rose from the sea 4,000 years ago. During the Bronze Age, when sea level was around 30 metres higher than today, there were temporary settlements here.
INFORMATION Our Nature and Culture Guide is crammed with inspiration and facts on the theme of Nature. www.skelleftea.se/naturkulturguiden
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nature Wilderness and ancient woodlands just around the corner. Photo: Conny Lundström Mushrooms. The Skellefteå region has many different types of forest and, consequently, a large variety of delicious mushrooms. In the pine heath forests you will find ceps, sand boletus, boletus luteus and the exclusive tricholoma goliath, also known as matsutake. The coniferous forests are home to yellow chanterelles, funnel chanterelles, white hedgehog mushrooms and pore fungi. In marshy conditions you will find Västerbotten’s province mushroom, the gypsy mushroom or rozites caperata. Those who are unsure about identification can go on a fungus foray with a mushroom consultant, see page 11. Ostviksfjärden’s grazed coastal meadows, P13. 15 km north of Skellefteå, the sea is visible from highway E4 once again. The area has been restored and now consists of 55 hectares of coastal meadows, grazed by cattle and sheep from early summer to late autumn. Two observation towers, one of which is accessible by wheelchair. A fascinating spot to see resting birds during the spring and autumn migrations, while summer guests include Lapwings and Curlews.
Ancient remains. People have lived in this area since the inland ice retreated around 10,000 years ago and left traces of their existence in the form of ancient remains. The many pit traps bear witness to the fact that elk hunting was an important activity and, on the outskirts of the archipelago, seal hunters and fishermen left stone circle remains of structures and ancient labyrinths. A large number of impressive Bronze Age barrows are evident but not all ancient remains are as easy to detect. If you are interested, a great deal of information can be found at Skellefteå Museum.
plants and animals associated with primeval forests. The nature reserve is only 100 metres from the main road and is an excellent excursion destination.
Bjursjöaltaret, N18. One of the newest nature reserves in the area. The area includes magical ancient woodland, majestic views and the deep Lake Bjursjön which is said to be home to a mysterious aquatic creature. There are two peaks, Yttre and Inre Bjursjöaltaret. Yttre offers an endless beautiful view, 124 precipitous metres above Lake Bjursjön.
Caves and caverns. In addition to the previously mentioned robbers’ cave. Trollkyrkan in Vebomark consists of passages between rocks and is some 20 metres long. Legend has it that the boulders were thrown here by a troll, hence the name. A more likely explanation is that the cave was created by inland ice, earthquakes and ocean waves. Lobergsgrottan in Bygdsiljum is 100 metres long, of which 70 are accessible. A story tells of a brave huntsman with a gun with a brass pipe who never missed his target. Before his death, he was said to have hidden his weapon in this cave. Although these caves are considered to be safe, we advise you to wear a helmet and don’t forget a torch!
Bjuröklubb, R16. With its beautiful coastal setting and distinctive cultural environment, Bjuröklubb is an important area for people who want to enjoy the outdoor life. Here you will find an enormous area of flat rocks, extensive sand dunes, shingle banks and footpaths that take you through the forests to coastal “gems”. Brännberget, O16. The calcerous bedrock of Kågedalen has created the perfect habitat for the Lady’s Slipper, one of the largest orchids in Sweden, which grows prolifically in this area. Around ten other orchids can be found here, including the Calypso and Fragrant orchids. It is important to coincide your visit with the appropriate time of year: the Calypso comes into bloom between April and May, the Lady’s Slipper in the second half of June and the Fragrant at the beginning of July – just to name a few. Brännliden, N9. Nature reserve featuring fairy-tale ancient woodland with 250-400 year old trees draped with hanging lichen. Here you will find a number of
Burehällorna, Q15. This nature conservation area is best reached by boat although the elevation of the land has created a narrow connection with the mainland so the area can also be reached on foot. Here you will find beautiful smooth rocks, sandy beaches and shingle banks. A perfect destination for sun, sea and sand or barbecues on a peaceful summer’s evening.
Fällforsen, O10. In the middle of Fällfors, the Byske River bursts through a precipitous and narrow passage causing the water to rush through with extra turbulence. The salmon ladder on the southern side is the main fishway and, during the summer months, regular fishing demonstrations are given with large bag nets. On the northern side, a new fishway has been constructed with an observatory where spectators can watch through a thick glazed wall to see what happens beneath the river’s turbulent surface. Gärdefjärden, Q18. This was a bay 500 years ago but elevation of the land has created a perfect lake for birds with more than 140 different species recorded. The area is grazed by mountain cattle that play an important role in the management of the nature reserve. Paths adapted for people with disabilities, outlook tower with ramp. Jätteasparna forest, N15. Two kilometres south of Skråmträsk lies one of the most remarkable forest areas in Sweden. Broad, rugged trunks and extremely high, extensive tree canopy structures – over time, the thick rough bark of the giant aspens has played host to an abundance of lichens, mosses and insects. The still vigorous aspens are nearly 300 years old and probably the oldest examples in Sweden.
Europe’s longest avenue of birch trees, N17. Between Avaborg and Bygdeträsk, a distance of approximately 10 kilometres, extends an avenue of birches with a total of approximately 1,300 birch trees. Planned in the summer of 1934, the area is now classed as a cultural environment of national interest.
The Mareograph, P12. Furuögrund is the land elevation centre of Scandinavia with the land rising at a rate of 91.6 cm per hundred years. The mareograph measures the rise and fall of the water several times a day, which is unique as it is a manual instrument.
Finnforsrövarnas grotta, M14. Tales of robbers in the Finnforsberget area are legion. One tells the story of Gunilla, a woman who disappeared from Medle at the beginning of the 16th century. When she returned three years later, she told how she had been taken captive by robbers in this cave in Finnforsberget.
Marranäsvältan, Fällfors, O10. Just south of Fällfors village is Västerbotten’s Grand Canyon. An underground creek has created an enormous canyon, 160 metres long and up to 50 metres deep. Constant erosion means that the canyon continues to grow with every passing year.
Petroglyphs at Finnforsberget, M14. As recently as 2006, a rock face with wall paintings was discovered at Finnforsberget outside Boliden. The figures depict some 15 fish as well as elk, making the find unique. The rock paintings are approximately 4,000 years old. The area is relatively inaccessible. Rare plants. The area surrounding Skellefteå is home to a jungle of ferns the height of a man and tall herbaceous shrubs as well as vascular plants that are rarely seen elsewhere in the country. Orchids such as the Calypso and Lady’s Slipper can be found in several locations and the rare “finnrosen” grows in protected conditions in one of our many nature reserves.
The ravine landscape of the Skellefte River. There are several ravine forests between Klutmark and Krångfors, exciting landscapes the length of the creeks running out into the river. Two examples are Nysvidjeberget and Brubäcken.
Right of Public Access. Thanks to the law, you can go virtually anywhere you like in the Swedish countryside and choose from a multitude of opportunities for enjoying the outdoor life in Sweden. But remember to take responsibility for the natural environment and wildlife and consider the interests of landowners and other visitors. More information can be obtained from Skellefteå Tourist Office. Skellefte River by boat. The river is quite an experience from its banks but even more so when sitting in a boat. You can sail on relatively large boats to Bergsbydammen, where the lock chamber measures 12 x 4 metres. The river trip takes you through a beautiful, wooded landscape. At several points, such as Småälvarna, you may well be tempted to take a detour that can only be navigated by small boats with outboard motors. In Skellefteå, you can moor in one of the guest stations on the north quay, between the first two road bridges. Detailed information is given in the route description available from Skellefteå Tourist Office. Skellefte River in the City, P14. The mighty Skellefte River is a central and important part of Skellefteå city. It is scattered with small islands and islets, and is the starting point for wonderful walks. From the city centre, through the cultural heart and Nordanå all the way to scenic hiking trails. Svansele water meadows, L12. Hay meadows along the winding Petikån stream. In 1825 a special technology was invented to dam the area and use ice and water to fertilise and purify the land. Today these meadows are unique. In springtime bird life thrives and in late summer hay is cut and dried like in the olden days.
Tjärnbergsheden, O15. Halfway between Skellefteå and Burträsk you will find a natural forest that is one of the richest in species in the province. Covering 100 hectares, the relatively untouched forest landscape includes everything from meagre pine-clad hills to imposing primeval spruce trees and wetlands. The northern part of the forest features ancient trees draped with hanging lichen – some as much as 250 years old – while the southern part has marshier ground with equally old spruce. The area is relatively level and easy to walk in. Vitbergen, Kalvträsk, L15. The largest natural forest area in the whole of Västerbotten and a real wilderness. The area is extremely hilly and has knotty pines, broad aspens and lichen-covered spruce. You may be lucky and see a golden eagle as well as a capercaillie. There are several paths and tracks and the size of the area may well tempt you to rough it for the night and put up a tent. Vitbergsområdet, L12, Skellefteå. With forests of a wilderness character and a wide range of outdoor activities, Vitberget is an area just north of central Skellefteå where even the briefest of visits will take you through barren stony ground, dense spruce forest and mysterious bogland. The area also features sparse pillar pine forest and a couple of beautiful, black woodland meres. Vithatten, K10. The second highest mountain in the area and a nature reserve rich in bird life. Marshy ground rich in vegetation and a number of old barns and hay-drying racks. Dating from the 1800s, the area also features a settlement on the east side of the mountain that is associated with a number of thrilling ghost stories. Wild berries. During late summer and autumn, the forests are carpeted with a large variety of wild berries. One of the first forest berries of the season is the golden cloudberry which ripens at the end of July. Arctic raspberries grow in July and August along the beaches, ancient meadows and woodland paths. Raspberries, blueberries, lingonberries, sea buckthorn and cranberries are other delicacies waiting to be picked.
See all maps on pages 48–49.
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Is there a Västerbotten storytelling tradition? Torgny Lindgren at the Storytelling Festival in Skellefteå – The Storytelling Town. Photo: Destination Skellefteå
Impression of expression. What makes culture really culture and what makes it interesting is in many ways down to the observer. And in Skellefteå it is worthwhile to both observe and experience. Be amazed, fascinated and lose yourself in some of the many expressions of culture. You will soon be immersed in a vibrant cultural life of impressions, expressions and variations you were not prepared for.
The Nordanå Cultural Centre is clearly at the heart of the cultural life of Skellefteå. The complex includes Skellefteå Museum, Skellefteå Konsthall, Meijersamlingen and the Anna Nordlander Museum. In the same area, you will find Handens Hus, a forum for wood carvers and crafts people in Skellefteå. And every summer the centre is the venue of the Trästock music festival while an annual summer production is staged by Västerbottensteatern. It can be hard, of course, to put your finger on what created the rich cultural output of rural Skellefteå. But the urge for self expression has also given us a large literary legacy. Sara Lidman, Birger Wikström, P-O Enquist, Martin Lönnebo, Göran Lundin and
Anita Salomonsson, to mention just some of our most widely read authors. But the Skellefteå region also has a long tradition of oral storytelling, both on stage and around the campfire. So if you want to step into Sara Lidman’s Hjortronland, wander through P O Enquist’s childhood memories or experience the narratives delivered at the Storytelling Festival, you can do this in Skellefteå – the storytellers’ city. A cultural personality has grown up in almost every town and village in the region. Many have taken this cultural legacy under their wing and created small museums and exhibitions around these individuals. Take a look at the map and find out how you can create your own cultural tour of the area.
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Museum Torfrid Olsson A homage to one of our leading contemporary symbolists. The exhibition shows naturalistic and fantastical art, often with a symbolic allusion to fertility or the devastation of evil.
The Meijer collection The collection of approximately 200 works includes all media from oil painting to gouache, sculpture and graphic art. Every year the collection is rehung to bring out different approaches and themes.
Björn Larsson A few kilometres before the road ends at Bjuröklubb lies Björn Larsson’s pottery. His works in both earthenware and stoneware are the result of 25 years of work based on a tradition that goes back thousands of years.
INFORMATION Nordanå café and shop, +46 (0)910-73 55 10, is the hub of the cultural centre and the entrance to all the creative activity gathered in the area.
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culture Bonnstan is the name given by the people of Skellefteå to their church hall, a place dating back to the 1600s. Photo: Destination Skellefteå
tion on our website about guided tours around the city during the summer. Skellefteå Museum’s village shop and café sells gifts for all occasions and is open daily from 12 pm to 4 pm between 13 May and 25 August. Information about events and up-to-date opening times can be found at skellefteamuseum.se. We wish you a warm welcome!
Photography school and gallery, N13, Yttervägen 28, +46 (0)70 621 41 32, www.fotoskolaochgalleri. com. Boliden has the newest dedicated photography gallery in northern Sweden. With guest speakers and contemporary photography exhibitions. We show new and up-and-coming talents as well as established photographers. In addition, we offer short courses and workshops in photography Opening hours: Normally open 9–16, call to check. RÅ form & silver, C4, +46 (0)910-125 05, www.raformochsilver.se. Åsa Rehnström is a silversmith and jewellery maker with her own workshop. The shop selling jewellery and handicrafts is open every Wednesday throughout the year. Open: Wed–Fri 11–17.
Barbros Ateljé, P17, Vallen 65, Skellefteå. +46 (0)914-700 79, www.barbrofrimodig.se. Working with textiles in weaving, embroidery and screen printing, but also watercolours and drawing. Prebooking required. Björn Larssons Krukmakeri, R16, Bjuröklubb 28, Lövånger. +46 (0)913-320 07, www.larssonskrukmakeri.com. Here you can buy glassware and ceramics in a delightful environment. Björn, who has celebrated 30 years as a ceramicist in Bjuröklubb, works with earthenware and stoneware. Own glassware designs, art and handicrafts. Open: 1/6–30/6, Sat–Sun 11–16. 1/7–4/8, daily 11–16. 8/10–9/1, Sat–Sun 11–16.
Författarbyn Hjoggböle, P16, Sjöns Bönhus, Hjoggböle. +46 (0)910-801 92, www.forfattarbyn. com P O Enquist and siblings Kurt and Anita Salomonsson have their roots here. Hjalmar Westerlund has also spent some of his working life in the town. Exhibition on the authors and their work as well as a reflection on the town, people and environment. During July, there will be a summer theatre in collaboration with Edelviks Folkhögskola. Open: 1/7–7/7 daily 11–16. Galleri 1, D4, Stationsgatan 1, +46 (0)910-375 55, www.galleri1.com. An artists’ gallery primarily concerned with showing the members’ work. Open all year round, Tue–Thu 18–20, Sat–Sun 12–16.
Lövånger Kyrkstad, Q18, History tells us that the church cottages served as overnight accommodation for farmers visiting the church. This was in fact already referred to on a map from 1642 and the oldest known cottage today dates back to 1746. Museum Anna Nordlander, C4, +46 (0) 910 73 55 10, man.skelleftea.org. MAN is a venue with a focus on contemporary art and gender issues. Using art as the basis, we want to question norms and reflect on issues concerning gender and identity. Open: Tue 10–19, Wed–Sun 10–16.
Cultural walks, www.digitalskelleftea.se Visitor attractions in their own right, but the history is what makes for the best experience. In Skellefteå, a mobile guide with cultural and nature tours is available for all our visitors. ENI Bild o Krukmakeri, C5, Krukmakargatan 7, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-195 75, www.eni-ingemar.se Manufacture of articles for everyday use: cups, pots, dishes etc. Pictures in all forms, official decorations. Open: Wed–Fri 12–17, prebooking required for alternative times. Exhibition: Birger Vikström, L11, Granbergsträsk, Jörn. +46 (0)910-58 80 76. Exhibition in Granbergsträsk, where Birger Vikström grew up in the 1930s before becoming an author among the Klarabohemerna community of writers in Stockholm. Prebooking required.
Handelsgården, D4, Stationsgatan 12, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-77 99 24. A quality outlet with a large range of handicrafts from Swedish Lapland and the more immediate area. Materials used include textiles, ceramics, glass, metal and wood. The shop also sells delicacies such as arctic raspberries, cloudberries and sea buckthorn. Open: Mon–Fri 10–17.30, Sat 10–15.
Schillmarksgården, P12, Hembygdsområdet, Drängsmark. +46 (0)70-521 25 23, www.drangsmark.se. Nils Schillmark was born in 1745 in Drängsmark and considered to be one of the foremost portrait painters of the Gustavian era. The exhibition displays copies of some of Schillmark’s work. The sawmill epoch is shown in another room. The kitchen is furnished in the style of a kitchen from the end of the 19th century. Open: 24/6–4/8, daily 11–19. Skellefteå Konsthall, C4, www.skelleftea.se/ skellefteakonsthall. Skellefteå Art Gallery is located at Nordanå and has a varied range of exhibitions, lectures, workshops and other events. Skellefteå Art Gallery’s aim is to convey and examine the issues relating to the contemporary art scene locally, nationally and internationally. Open: Tue 10–19, Wed–Sun 10–16. Skellefteå Museum, C4, Nordanå. +46 (0)910-73 55 10, www.skellefteamuseum.se. Skellefteå Museum is situated at Nordanå – a cultural area in central Skellefteå. Why not visit the old Kågegården house in the grounds or join in with one of our various activities. Keep a lookout for more informa-
Skråmträsk Kvarn café, O15, Skråmträsk 51, +46 (0)910 58 92 10, www.skramtrask.se. Café in a genuine mill environment from the 1940s that encourages conversation and thoughts of days gone by. Visitors are welcome to stroll around and take a look at the old machines which have been left in their original condition. The building has been carefully renovated in order to preserve the feel and atmosphere within its walls. Open: 15/6–13/8 Mon–Sun 12–21. Stadsbiblioteket, E4, +46 (0)910-73 61 01, www.skelleftea.se. The authorial tradition is strongly rooted here and the region has a living library operation. Apart from books, the library stocks a wide range of newspapers, periodicals, films, talking books, etc. A major part of the Museum Anna Nordlander art collection can be found here. Open: Mon–Thu 10–20, Fri 10–18, Sat 11–15. The Meijer collection, C4, Nordanå. +46 (0)910-73 55 10. The collection has around 200 works by Skellefteå artist Sture Meijer, and includes everything from oil paintings and gouaches to sculptures and graphic art. Each year the collection is rehung to bring out different approaches and themes. Open: Tue 10–19, Wed–Sun 10–16.
The storytellers’ city. www.destinationskelleftea.se/ berattandet. In 2010, Skellefteå proclaimed itself the storytellers’ city. This was partly a direct and natural consequence of our literary heritage, from those raised in the countryside whose lives were shaped by the landscape. But it was also thanks to the region’s lengthy tradition of verbal storytelling. So if you want to step into Sara Lidman’s Hjortronland, wander through P O Enquist’s childhood memories or experience the narratives delivered at the annual Storytelling Festival, you can do this in Skellefteå – the storytellers’ city. Vävstugan på Nordanå, C4, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-106 37. Take the opportunity to try weaving cloth on one of the Skellefteå Vävstugeförening’s ten weaving looms, one of which is for children. A Vävstugan staff member is available to give assistance. This summer, a few looms will be used for Rosepath weaving. Open: 24/6–26/7, Mon–Fri 9–17. ÅbynLadan, Q11, Åbyn, Byske. +46 (0)70-297 84 22, www.abynladan.se. Shop selling chainsaw sculptures in wood plus a small range of ceramics, watercolours, knitted artefacts, etc. You can also participate in handicraft activities here. Prebooking required.
See all maps on pages 48–49. Please be aware that changes in opening hours may occur.
›A place for culture in Skellefteå‹ Nordanå reception, shop and café • Skellefteå Museum • Västerbotten Theatre • The Meijer Art Collection • Skellefteå Art Gallery • The Anna Nordlander Museum • Dance • Culture workshop • Book bindery and archive • Theatre • Films • Talks • Exhibitions • Arts and crafts • Country shop and café • Playground, bird ponds and ice rink • Cultural buildings • Nordanågården inn • For more information and opening hours call the reception desk +46 (0)910 73 55 10 • www.skelleftea.se/kultur
Welcome to Nordanå!
Museum Torfrid Olsson, N17, Bygdeträsk. +46 (0)73-080 67 52, bygdetrask.skelleftea.org Headstrong, original artwork using a wide range of techniques and materials. The artist is represented at Moderna Museet and Nationalmuseum in Stockholm. This summer, work is also being displayed by Torfrid’s fellow artist Bertil Johansson-Bajo. Open: 30/6–4/8 daily 13–17.
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Welcome to Stiftsgården ENJOY A STAY IN LOVELY SURROUNDINGS
Unique historic setting
Stiftsgården in Skellefteå is a beautiful country house located only 1,5 km from the center of Skellefteå and next to the big church called Landskyrkan. Earlier this was the home of the founder of Skellefteå, Nils Nordlander, and his daughter, the famous artist Anna Nordlander. Anna’s art is to be seen in the upper salons in the main building. Welcome to take part of the history of Skellefteå!
Restaurant Our restaurant is located in the beautiful main building from1802. Here you can enjoy Swedish flavors in the salons, on the beautiful veranda or in the garden. A´la carte, salads and cocktail lounge. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5 pm. Drop in and table reservation +46 910 72 57 02. Special offer
only 395 SEK
Optional three-course dinner for Hotel &Hostel At Stiftsgården you stay comfortable in our tastefully furnished hotel rooms or with a lower standard in the hostel. We offer all our guests 10% discount in the restaurant (excluding beverage). Summerprices June 15 - August 31
Hotel 360 SEK per person in double room. Hostel from 240 SEK per person in double room. We offer free parking and self-catering facilities for both hotel and hostel guests. Rent a bike
Leave the car at Stiftsgården and discover Skelleftea, and the beautiful surroundings, on a bicycle.
Contact &Booking +46 910 72 57 00, +46 910 72 57 02 info@stiftsgarden.se
www.stiftsgarden.se
TheMe: children 4 Eddahallen, Norrvallagatan 1, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-73 50 00, www.skelleftea.se. Popular indoor swimming. Small children have their own pool, a complete landscape with mining and discovery themes. Older children will be drawn to the diving and play pool. Summer opening hours: 15/6–30/6 daily 8–18, 1/7–4/8 daily 8–19.
7 LEGO Star Wars. Köpmang. 12, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70-377 74 48. Sweden’s largest collection of LEGO Star Wars with over 250 different mini-figures and more than 200 LEGO Star Wars construction sets. There are also various landscapes from Star Wars, such as Tatooine, Hoth, Naboo, etc. Open: 17/6–19/8 Mon–Fri 11–18 Sat–Sun 11–15.
2 Child-friendly swimming, Some days simply have to be spent at the beach. For parents, the motto is – the child friendlier the better. Such as the shallow sea bathing in Byske and Boviken, the ice cream kiosk at the waterfront in Sjöbottsand or Vitbergsbadet close to the city centre. A complete list of summer bathing possibilities can be found at www.destinationskelleftea.se/swim
5 Fastec Ring, P14, Furunäs, Ursviken. +46 (0)910-356 68 , www.skelleftea-ms.se . Hire a go-kart and compete with your sister, friend or Dad! Open during the summer: June: Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21. July: Mon–Fri 14–21, Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21. 1–15 Aug: Mon–Fri 14–21, Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21. 16–31 Aug: Wed 18–21, Sat 14–19, Sun 14–21.
8 Playgrounds. There is now an exciting new playground at Nordanå. There are many other excellent playgrounds in Skellefteå, such as Älvsbacka and Alhem.
3 Boda Borg, Slalomvägen, Vitberget, Skellefteå. +46 (0)910-70 12 70, www.bodaborg.nu. An engaging family adventure with physical challenges combined with cunning riddles. A situation in which the whole family has to work together! Open during the summer: 17/6–19/8 daily 10–17. Other opening times: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 10–16.30, Wed, Fri 10–21, Sat 10–18.
6 Kåge Hamncafé, P13. +46 (0)70-377 74 48, www.hbadventure.se. Naturally, you can enjoy a good cup of coffee at Kåge Hamncafé, but you can also hire a kayak and head out to sea or try ”stand paddling”. And if it starts to rain, there is always LEGO to keep you busy for a few weeks. Open: 17/6–18/8 daily 10.30–19. For other times book in advance.
9 Leos Lekland. A playland for all the family where children can play, jump and have a great time in the huge playland. Parents can relax and take a break in the cosy parents’ lounge with its café and wireless broadband access. Open: Daily 10–19.
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Travelling with children is only for the truly brave. It can mean demanding – but enjoyable – holidays. And, of course, you always come to that old saw. If the children are happy, you’re happy. Families with children have special requirements. Buildings must be accessible to buggies. Children need plenty of activities to keep them busy. Journeys by car need to be kept to a minimum. As well as all the necessary juggling involved in everyday life. That leaves you with very little time to find out what there is to do. Which is why we have put together this quick guide for you.
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1 4H farms. Pet the animals, be there while the animals are being fed. Sometimes, children have the opportunity to ride the ponies. Lilla Lyckan, I3, Lyckogränd 54, Skellefteå. +46 (0) 910 146 44. Skogsgläntan, P12, Ringvägen 20, Byske. 4h.byske.nu. +46 (0)73-035 45 24.
11 Rismyrliden, M15. It’s like travelling through time. To the 19th century and the Västerbotten summer paradise of Rismyrliden. The farm has cows, horses, sheep, pigs and kittens. Open: Daily 23/6–31/8 10–18. Please be aware that changes in opening hours may occur.
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1 Byske Äventyr, Byske River. +46 (0)70-543 32 32, www.byskeaventyr.se. The challenge is a tough trip in a infatable raft through several wild rapids. A basic twoday course on kayaking in rapids includes swimming in rapids and the eskimo roll. Those afraid of falling in the water, can try rapids surfing where you are already in the water with only a small board as an aid.
10 Ghosts at Vithatten. The location is rumoured to be haunted and the ghost stories are legion. 11 Svansele Vildmarkscenter, Svansele. Compete in axe-throwing and clay-pigeon shooting or drive a quad on the terrain course. Then relax in a wood-fired sauna and slide down a wooden chute down into a hot tub! 12 Water scooters, Tidy Rent, Trädgårdsg 17, Skellefteå. Tel +46 (0)910-366 33, www.tidy.se. Hire a water scooter alone or in a group of up to eight. Water scooters are available on trailers or from the popular Boviken seaside resort.
7 Skellefteå Drive Center, Fällforsheden 5, Fällfors. +46 (0)912-200 40, www.drivecenter.se. Challenge your friends in a rally competition, check who is the fastest at Audi TT Racing, find out who is best at digging with an excavator and test driving on a skidpan. If you like, you can also do some off-road driving: terrain/off-road driving on a quad! 2 Flashpoint Events, Åbyn 41, Byske. +46 (0)70-297 84 22, www.flashpointevents.se. Two paintball courses: for fast, explosive play, The Gravel Pit, a hilly course with obstacles in the form of car wrecks and piles of tyres. Fields of Fear is a bigger field for players who prioritise strategy and tactics. You should also have a go at the Bungie Run and Sumo wrestling! 3 Climbing. The region has several rock-climbing areas at different levels of difficulty with trails. Route descriptions are given in Klätterföraren via the link below. For example, Falkberget, which is close to town and has four types of rock-climbing areas including several ”classic” ones, or Häbbersberget in Sandfors, three rock climbing areas offering list, pocket and Grundträsk crack climbing. At Skellefteå Kraft Arena, there is also an indoor climbing wall that is an enormous 14 metres high and can be adjusted to change the angle of inclination. www.kfumskelleftea.se, +46 (0)910-108 58.
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9 Ghosts at Boda Borg. For those who prefer Gråträsk more warm-blooded ghosts, you can have the pleasure Abborrträsk of being frightened out of your wits at Vitberget in central Skellefteå. Groups of at least 20 people can hire Långträsk the whole facility and experience some scary music, candles and ghosts lurking in corridors and corners.
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Some enjoy lying in the sun and lazing away on the beach. Others stay in their hotel bed as long as possible. Some like to get out and see new things. And yet another group aren’t even satisfied with that. They like to be challenged. They are adventurers. They need the adrenalin. Or simply fresh air. We all have our own definition of an adventure. But there has to be at least some element of a challenge involved. Skellefteå boasts a full spectrum of natural adventures and motor sport that come in many shapes and sizes.
8 Skellefteå Paintball Games, Lövlund, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70-693 94 18, www.skellefteapaintball.se. Gather together your family or friends and test your powers in a game of paintball. Skellefteå Paintball Games hire out complete equipment with markers, protective masks and overalls.
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13 Vitbergets MTB-bana. Opened 2009. Two tracks, measuring 2.9 and 5.2 kilometres, threading their way through the Vitberget terrain. Varied landscape, ranging from marshland to rocky woodland and boulders. The tracks are slightly undulating and, sometimes, downright challenging! Guided tours, contact Tidy Event, www.tidy.se, +46 (0)910-180 69.
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4 Nasaleden, Forsbacka/Krångfors to GlommerGransjö sträsk. www.nasaleden.com. A hiking route of 78 kilometres that runs through varied terrain including Finnäs country roads, woodland and board-walked wetlands. Take a tent, map and packed lunch and see how far your feet will take you!
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6 SB Crosscart, Vikdal 32, Skellefteå. +46 (0)70-628 33 05, www.sbcrosskart.se. Actionpacked adventures behind the steering wheel in a firstclass crosskart with a top speed of approx. 60 km/h. With safety equipment such as a four-point harness, roll cage, helmet, neck support and goggles so you can dare to go faster on the 500-metre-long track. Drop-in sessions 1/7–17/8, every day 13–20. Book in advance for other times if you want the track for just you and your friends.
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1 Downhill. There are ample opportunities for skiing, both near to the city and further afield. Vitberget, in the city centre, Klutmark with three slopes just around the corner. There is also the marvellous Bygdsiljumsbacken and the pride of Jörn, Storklinta, within easy distance for a full-day excursion with hot chocolate, cheese sandwiches and brilliant winter sun. www.destinationskelleftea.se/downhill
12 Winter paintball. Paintball with a northern twist. Spend a day testing your accuracy, strategy, and savouring the outdoors in Swedish Lapland. Prebooking required. www.flashpointevents.se 13 Elk tracking. The beautiful wilderness around Skellefteå is home to a particularly large and vibrant elk population, ensuring that you will get to see the King of the Forest. Meals are eaten in the wild and cooked over an open fire. www.svansele.se
2 Flarken Adventure. In the little village of Flarken, Fabian and Daphné found everything they had dreamt of. Big forests, enormous wide open spaces and, not least, a proper winter. Take part in a dog sleigh adventure you will never forget. www.flarkenadventure.com 3 Ice fishing. There are many who think that fishing is just a summer activity. But they are wrong. When the water freezes over, this is merely a change in conditions for fish and anglers. In Skellefteå there are lakes, coasts and ice fishing tournaments for inspired winter fishermen. www.destinationskelleftea.se/icefishing
10 Snowmobiles, D4. Driving a snowmobile is a great way to travel in the wild. Prebooking required. www.tidy.se and www.svansele.se
For much of the year, Skellefteå is smothered in white. The blanket of snow covers people and buildings, making everything somehow softer. The light turns faint and darkness takes over. The landscape is illuminated by the moon and the stars. Of course there’s a risk of dozing off in such splendour. The antidote to this is adrenaline-fuelled activities. And amazing outdoor experiences. Those who wish to be woken up properly in midwinter will of course sign up for the Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championship when it is hosted in the city. This is the destination where you will find that little extra that is worth experiencing, keeping and returning to. Time after time.
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4 Ice racing. +46 (0)70-248 18 95. Cars may be hired in the winter. Groups of 5–15 people are perfect for this activity, a fun-filled programme in which a winner is eventually crowned. Prebooking required.
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14 Eagle photography. In the prize-winning wildlife photographer Conny Lundström’s timbered photography hide, you are at one with nature. From this internet connected wilderness, you have the chance to photograph one of the animal kingdom’s most elegant hunters – the Golden Eagle. Prebooking required. www.connylundstrom.com
9 Ice skating rink at Nordanå. In the heart of Skellefteå, in the Nordanå cultural area, sits the newly-laid ice skating rink. Take a break from shopping, throw on a pair of ice skates and glide around on the sparkling natural ice under the northern lights to the sound of sweet music. www.skelleftea.se/nordana
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6 Kåge River. As little brother to the Byske River and the smallest forest river in the province, the Kåge River is an intimate and delightful acquaintance. Stocked with salmon and sea trout, it is well worth a visit particularly after a sudden downpour of summer rain. Popular fishing spots along the river include: Kvarnforsen in Kåge and Kvarfallet in Kusmark, possibly the most visited fishing spots on the river. 7 Skellefte River. They say it’s difficult to catch salmon. But not always. Not in the Skellefteå River and not in the centre of town. The parts of the Skellefteå River near to town are well-populated by many fishermen after salmon and sea trout during spring and autumn. But even the pike is in a special class. All of the islands and islets in the river makes excellent hunting grounds for the really big pikes. The stretches around Rovön are particularly suitable for both fly and bait fishing.
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5 Crayfish, swenature.se. Round off the autumn day with an extraordinary experience together with friends or colleagues. When you have finished fishing, you can enjoy a crayfish party, with your own caught Swedish crayfish and everything that goes with it. Prebooking required.
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There are two sorts of people. One who loves the excitement and natural experience of fishing. While the other stopped reading a long time ago. Skellefteå’s fishing grounds conceal elderly pike, shiny salmon and vigorous grayling. With more than 1,500 lakes, five large estuaries and 420 kilometres of coastline, there are plenty of opportunities for you to find a fishing spot of your own. There is a total of 30 different species of indigenous fresh and salt water fish in the area. And they’re all waiting.
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3 Byske River. The name alone stirs the blood of salmon fishers throughout Sweden.Finnäs A fly-fishing enthuNorsjö siasts can scarcely think of a more challenging river to fish than the Byske. Popular fishing spots on the edge of the water are Slakterinacken in town, stretches around Stensjön and Skogfors as well as Blankselet later in the season. Risliden
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2 Burträsket. A huge, easily-accessible lake with Gallejaur good fishing for pike. But it is mainly zander that Burträsket is known for, as it is home to one of Sweden’s most northerly populations of zander. Burträsket is best fished from a boat, available to hire from the nearby fish conservation association.
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10 Varuträsket. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Skellefteå brings you to Varuträsket. A large lake well stocked with adult pike. Access to a boat is an advantage and these can be hired from the fish conservation association.
8 Svartröjnoret. The lake is lined with several jetties, included one adapted for people with disabilities, and a boardwalk in marshy areas to make life easier for anglers. There are several windbreaks and camping areas around the lake and the river is regularly stocked with fish in an excellent condition and ready for catching. A dream of a lake for anglers fishing for rainbow trout! 9 Ullbergsträsket. Classic fishing waters just north of Jörn with a reputation for producing huge pike. But the lake also offers good chances of catching a huge perch. There are excellent campsites
11 Åby River. Immediately north of Byske, you will find its little sister, Åbyälv. Smaller than Byske but larger than Kåge, as soon as you come to the bridge section over the E4, you will catch sight of one of the river’s most attractive fishing spots immediately downstream. As a salmon river, Åbyälven offers pure enjoyment to the fly fisherman although the river is also home to excellent grayling. Fishing guides. Do you have limited time in your holiday’s fishing waters? Then a knowledgeable fishing guide will increase your chances of success. If you are hunting the beauties and beasts of the area, salmon and pike, the knowledge it contains will be quite simply invaluable. Invest in your own fishing success – invest in a fishing guide. Fly fishing in Byskeälven, Byske Fly Fishing Guides +46 (0)70-693 84 41. Boqvist Natur och fritid +46 (0)70-686 94 74. Swenature +46 (0)70-539 50 80.
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11 Lanternan. Byske, +46 (0)910-102 00. A beautifully situated restaurant next to the sea and connected with Byske Havsbad. Entertainment, after beach, nostalgia evenings and nightclub.
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6Storsävarträsk Go boating along the Skellefte river. If you Kålaboda would like to visit the central Skellefteå waterway, that’s no problem, thanks to the lock pastBygdsiljum Bergsby Dam. A complete description of the route is available Ånäset from: www.destinationskelleftea.se/hav Storsandsjö 365
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10 Kåge Hamncafé, +46 (0)70-377 74 48. www.hbadventure.se. Open: 17/6–18/8 daily 10.30–19, For other times book in advance. Naturally, you can enjoy a good cup of coffee at Kåge Hamncafé, but you can also hire a kayak and head out to sea or try ”stand paddling”. If it starts to rain, there is always LEGO to keep you busy for a few weeks.
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9 Gåsören. Lighthouse station since 1881, pilot station from 1904 to 1967 and now a pearl of a destination just outside Skelleftehamn. The buildings are of a timber and slate construction and the lighthouse is one of the best preserved in Sweden. Now classed as a historic building, the lighthouse is owned by Svenska Kryssarklubben, which has its outport here.
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2 Boviken. A gradually sloping sandy beach, Jörn Norrlångträsk close to town and with several barbecue and play Österjörn Petikträsk areas as well as a volley ball ground. The beach also has changing huts and public conveniences, and a Svansele 252a kiosk. nearby camping site with caravan stations and Drängsmark
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12 M/S Stormvind. Sävenäs ferry quay, +46 (0)730-60 15 15, www.nykurs.se. M/S Stormvind is not just a ship, she is a platform for several different activities related to maritime life. Fishing and seal safari, fish smokehouse, etc. 13 Munkviken. Directly south of Lövånger you will find the holiday accommodation and summer café at Munkviken . Where the sea meets the land. Munkviken 130, +46 (0)913-108 63, www.munkviken.se 14 Pite-Rönnskär. www.pite-ronnskar.se. Island in the farthest archipelago, known for its 37 metre high Heidenstam lighthouse. The passenger boat MYS Favourite sails to the island twice a week and tickets are sold through Skellefteå Tourist Office.
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Åkullsjön 7 Wildlife. Apart fromBotsmark the presence of around 25 different species of healthy fish, you are also likely to spot a number of marine mammals. Happily, the otter population seems to be on the increase and our two species of seal, the ringed and grey seal, live along the whole of the coast. They give birth to their young pups on the drift ice in the spring.
15 Beautiful weather. On warm days, the air above the land is heated and rises. This results in the air being blown in from the sea – producing a sea breeze. This means that the coast often enjoys beautiful, sunny weather. Bjuröklubb, the easternmost point in Sweden apart from Haparandakusten, can have brilliant sunshine when the rest of the country has rain. 16 Water scooters, Tidy Rent, Trädgårdsg 17, Skellefteå. www.tidy.se. +46 (0)910-366 33, Hire a water scooter alone or in a group of up to eight. Water scooters are available on trailers or from the popular Boviken seaside resort.
8 Bird-watching. Bjuröklubb. There are a number of wonderful spots for bird-watching at the destination. Skötgrönnan, Ursviksfjärden and Ostträsket, to name but a few. Another is Bjuröklubb. Sea birds gather there in their thousands. The coastal meadows in Ostviksfjärden are grazed by cows and sheep and there is now an observation tower accessible by wheelchair.
Please be aware that changes in opening hours may occur.
For more information www.bottenvikensskargard.se
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Skellefteå, – part of Swedish Lapland Skellefteå is the southern outpost of Swedish Lapland, right by the Gulf of Bothnia coast. 200 km south of the Arctic Circle and just over 800 km north of Stockholm. Or 55 minutes from the capital. By plane, that is. The seasons here are apparent and the contrasts are spectacular. This means cold and dark, but also warm and bright summer nights. Not forgetting the city and the wilderness.
Open daily. The time has come to invite you to a new and exciting year with us here at Byske Havsbad and Skellefteå Camping. As you know we are open all the year round and you are very welcome to come and visit us both in summer and in winter. Stay in four- or five-star accommodation and enjoy the abundance of holiday favourites all close at hand. We look forward to giving you tips on great shopping in cosy city boutiques, evening entertainment and numerous action packed activities. Wonderful moments await you at our seaside resort complete with restaurant, fun on the beach and a pool landscape with water slides and play land. Find you holiday inspiration and book directly on the web.
www.byskehavsbad.se +46 (0)912 612 90
www.skellefteacamping.se +46 (0)910 73 55 00
Skellefteå covers an area of 71,217 km2 and is home to around 71,000 people – which translates to about 10 people/km2. That’s what the statistics say. In reality, of course, the population is not evenly spread over the landscape. People are concentrated in the towns and cities, leaving the countryside for other things. From a visitor’s perspective, that is actually no bad thing. It means 2.2 inhabitants/square kilometre in the Skellefteå countryside, which means space. Plenty of space. Forests, lakes and streams, cliffs, marshes and open spaces combine to create a dynamic and unique arena for different experiences. But it isn’t just the nature. There is also a city just around the corner. A modern city on a small scale. It offers most of the things you would expect in terms of good community services, good transport links and a thriving restaurant and cultural scene.
Skellefteå also stands out as a progressive city with ambitions for the future. Proof of this can be seen by the way we extract biogas from household waste, are leading the way in new, sustainable ways of construction with wood, while also harbouring a cluster of world-class creative media companies. But no matter how interesting a place is, the ability to get there is essential. Skellefteå Airport is the gateway to Swedish Lapland, with departures from Stockholm, Girona/ Barcelona in Spain and Karleby in Finland. Plus, of course, there are the night trains and long distance buses. So whether Skellefteå is a stopover or your final destination; whether you live in northern Sweden and want to see the world or are coming here from southern Europe, Skellefteå is your natural gateway to the world, to Swedish Lapland and to experiences.
Cover: Camilla Öjhammar. Photo: Patrick Degerman, Camilla Öjhammar, Conny Lundström, Johannes Holmlund, Krister Hägglund, Adam Jonsson, Anna Lindfors, Ted Logardt
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Short facts Boat hire: Bodbysunds Bygdegård, Q17, +46 (0)730-94 15 93 Jörns Camping, L11, +46 (0)916-210 66 Ljusvattnets Camping, N16, +46 (0)910-78 30 28 Kalvträsk, byaföreningen, L15, +46 (0)915-310 20 Canoe/kayak hire: Bodbysunds Bygdegård, O17, +46 (0)914-431 45 Burträsk Camping, O16, +46 (0)914-104 26 HB Adventure (kayaks), P14, +46 (0)70-377 74 48 Kalvträsk Turism, L15, +46 (0)915-310 73 Kanotudden, P14, +46 (0)910-351 15 Laxdalens Camping, P12, +46 (0)912-201 57 Munkvikens Lägergård, Q18, +46 (0)913-108 63 Car hire: AVIS Biluthyrning, E6, +46 (0)910-150 00 Burlin Motor AB, H1, +46 (0)910-71 44 00 Europcar, E6, +46 (0)910-173 33 Hertz, E6, +46 (0)771-21 12 14 Statoil Norr, E3, +46 (0)910-175 70 Statoil Söder, E6, +46 (0)910-166 99 Tidy, D4, +46 (0)910-366 33 Children’s booster seats, life-jackets: Räddningstjänsten, E4 Solbacken, G2. Can be booked via Skellefteå municipality, customer service: +46 (0)910-73 50 00 Cycle hire: Bodbysunds Bygdegård, Q17, +46 (0)730-94 15 93 Byske Havsbad, P12, +46 (0)912-612 90 Cykel och Fiskecenter, D4, +46 (0)910-77 79 40 Kurjovikens Gästhamn, P14, +46 (0)910-343 00 Skellefteå Camping, E2, +46 (0)910-73 55 00 Stefanosgården, P10, +46 (0)912-320 58 Tidy, D4, +46 (0)910-366 33 Fishing equipment: Cykel och Fiskecenter, D4, +46 (0)910-77 79 40. Jörns Camping, L11, +46 (0)916-210 66. Kert’s Fiske & Fritid, Q15, +46 (0)910-334 44. Stefanosgården, P10, +46 (0)912-320 58 Fishing guides: Byske Fly Fishing Guides, +46 (0)70-595 25 55, +46 (0)70-693 84 41. Pike, Boqvist Natur och fritid +46 (0)70-686 94 74, Swenature, +46 (0)70-539 50 80 Guide agency: Local guides can be booked via Upplevelser i Norr, D4, +46 (0)910-71 12 20 Hire: E-book sport and gymnastic halls www.skelleftea.se/bokalokal Medical services: Medical information, 24 hours a day +46 771 11 77 00 Radio stations: P1 93,8 MHz, P2 96,3 MHz, P3 100 MHz, P4 Radio Västerbotten 103,9 MHz, Radio Skellefteå 89,7 MHz, RIX FM 92,4 MHz, Bandit Rock 106,7 MHz, MIX 105,4 MHz. Rockklassiker 90,9 MHz. Taxi: Skellefteå Taxi AB, I4, +46 (0)910-17 000 Tickets: Tickets for most theatre performances and concerts etc. Sales at Skellefteå Tourist Office, D4, +46 (0)910-45 25 15. Water scooter hire: Tidy, D4, +46 (0)910-366 33
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