Destinations of Swedish Lapland Skellefteå summer 2016 ENG

the destinations of

SWE DI SH LAPLAND

SWEDEN’S NORTHERNMOST DESTINATION

summer 2016

Sand between your toes — Eight beaches you don’t want to miss

crowd favourites this summer — Theatre, music & festival

Go out and stay out

— Inviting open-air establishments

Three wild salmon rivers YOU WON’T FIND THAT ANYWHERE ELSE

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Welcome to Skelleftea!

Close your eyes and picture summer in Skellefteå. What colour do you see? Green?

Blue? Yellow, maybe? Or is everything shimmering in a shade of pink?

If you see green, you are probably picturing our lively city, where the urban greenery seamlessly becomes part of a undulating forest landscape.

Here, nature is just around the corner, just as the city is in the middle of nature.

If you see blue, your picture of Skellefteå is probably focused on one of the 1,500 lakes or the 300 kilometre coastline. The one lined with warm, bare cliffs and kilometres of sandy beaches. Blue could of course also be the blue summer sky, the mighty Skellefte River that cuts across the city or one of the three roaring wild salmon rivers, surging through the northern part of our destination. Yellow is the colour of the sun, for lazy days on the beach, sand between your toes, carefree reading in a hammock, and also of the rays of sunlight, shining for almost 24 hours a day, robbing day and night of their usual meaning.

Is your sensation of Skellefteå more like a light, pink veil of mist? Then you are of course picturing pure summer love. Crowd pleasing favourites. Picturesque summer cafés and warm, late nights at inviting outdoor establishments. Pink can also be your own lovely little spot — that nameless forest glade at the top of a mountain, that secret ocean bay, or something completely different that you stumble upon and make your own forever.

You are invited to share our everyday lives and add some colour to your summer.

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Byske Havsbad — one of the summer’s finest days.

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Strap on your backpack and lace your boots properly — it is time to discover Skellefteå this summer.

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Discover shopping in Skellefte책.

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Wildlife photography.

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Music and cultural festivals.

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Eat out this summer.

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Pure ingredients.

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The archipelago of the Gulf of Bothnia — DISCOVER PITE-RÖNNSKÄR THIS SUMMER o n t h e i s l a n d o f p i t e - rö n n s k ä r

there are about 30 small red cottages. In the past, fishermen’s families used to live in these cottages. They don’t any longer. Today, these are privately owned summer houses far out in the archipelago of the Gulf of Bothnia. And not without good reason, because in a way, Pite-Rönnskär captures the very essence of Swedish summer.

In addition to the red cottages, you will also find a chapel dating back to 1771 and a coast pilot’s cottage. This cottage was built in 1849 and currently serves as a hostel. The hostel lies at one end of the cottage, with four rooms and eight beds. The other end hosts a picturesque summer café. The popularity of the café does of course have something to do with its delightful surroundings, but it’s also great in its own right, serving home-made Swedish fika (light treats) and light lunches inspired by the sea.

In the middle of the island there is also a lighthouse. It is a so called Heidenstam lighthouse with a structure of pipes and angled braces surrounding 6

a central iron pillar. The Pite-Rönnskär lighthouse is the next tallest lighthouse in Sweden and actually by far the tallest of its kind. The lighthouse came to the island in the early 1900s, all the way from Skåne in southern Sweden ,from the island Sandhammaren to be precise. When it arrived, two metres were missing for the lighthouse to fully serve its purpose and today it towers 37 metres above the sea. Calling Pite-Rönnskär anything but an idyllic summer spot would be nothing short of an extreme understatement.

If you would like to experience the Skellefteå archipelago, the tour boat operated by Kinnbäcks skärgårdsturism is a good place to start. It will take you to Pite-Rönnskär, amongst other places, in just 15 minutes. How long will you be staying? Well, that’s up to you but there’s always a risk that you will want to stay for a very long time.

Find out more online at www.kinnbackskargard.se

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BJURÖKLUBB — EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE

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A nature reserve, a sandy beach, a summer café, an interesting history and a breath taking view. Yes, Bjuröklubb does have a lot to offer. It is also very accessible. At the old lighthouse you can stop for a light snack or hire a picnic blanket and go outdoors. If you would like to, you could also stay overnight, but you need to book that in advance. www.bjuroklubb.se

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THE KÅGE HARBOUR CAFÉ — SEA KAYAKING AND LEGO BUILDING

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The harbour café is easy to reach, about 10 kilometres north of central Skellefteå. Here, you can not only go for a Swedish fika or an ice cream, but also rent a sea kayak, build LEGO or go standup-paddle boarding. There are also floating cottages, offering accommodation out on the water. www.hbadventure.se

THE FURÖGRUND HARBOUR CAFÉ

Good coffee, tea, soft drinks, tasty sandwiches, pastries, cookies, ice cream and candy. Have a fika out on the patio with a beautiful view of the sea. If you would like to try something more active, try our climbing wall or go canoeing out on the sea. www.munkviken.se

HAMNSKÄR — AN IDYLLIC SUMMER SPOT The island of Hamnskär is found on the outer rim of the Skellefteå archipelago. There is no running water here. No electricity. There are a total of seven beds available for booking, found in the old coast pilot’s house and at the annex. Standing on the cliffs and looking east, you will see nothing but the dark blue water of the Gulf of Bothnia, meeting the sky far away on the horizon. You can book a place on the Kinnbäcks skärgårdsturism tour boat out to Hamnskär. www.byskehavsbad.se

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MUNKVIKEN — A SUMMER OASIS

The menu is inspired by the sea, with items such as a large shrimp sandwich made with fresh, hand-peeled shrimp, a selection of pickled herring, herring and mashed potatoes, Caesar salad, waffles, baked potato with Skagen topping (a kind of shrimp and dill mayonnaise), Skagen toast and freshly made bread. There is also a kids’ menu, for all children. We are fully licensed, allowing you to enjoy a cold beer, a glass of wine or a schnapps with your herring. We also offer our visitors an assortment of candy, soft drinks, soft-serve ice cream and some everyday commodities such as cheese, milk and barbecue coal. www.byskebatklubb.com

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Summer swimming One thing is for sure, if you are in Skelleftea this summer you will have plenty of options when you need to cool off. How about 1,500 lakes, five rivers, a 300 kilometre coastline and several temperate outdoor baths?

You will find tips on local swimming spots on the next page.

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Byske havsbad

A classic amongst beach bums and sun worshippers. A long, lovely, sandy beach, a fun playground and just next door to one of Swedish Lapland’s five-star campsites. This means that you will find everything you need here in terms of food, beverages and activities — and also, temperate outdoor pools.

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Bovikens havsbad

Seven kilometres north of Skellefteå is the family friendly, shallow bay, Boviken. There are several barbecue sites and playgrounds near the beach, changing rooms, toilets and a really sandy beach volleyball court.

N: 64.77828 E: 21.11529

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Storsand

Bjuröklubb is not just one of the most popular places to visit in Skellefteå, it is also home to the longest sandy sea beach in Swedish Lapland. The sand is light and fine-grained, always finding its way between your toes. On a calm day, you could easily think you were actually at a latitude far further south.

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Sjöbottsand

In the middle of the little village, Sjöbotten, is the alluring Sjöbottsand, a sandy beach, very popular not least with families with children. There are also sparkling clean toilets and an ice cream shop!

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Falkträsket

Falkträsket near the city offers a clean sandy seabed and the beach is covered by a soft, green lawn. Lying so close to the city, Falkträsket is a very popular place for late night dips after long, hot summer days.

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Danielsten

Shallow, child-friendly sea bay with a lovely sandy seabed, less than a kilometre east of the community of Bureå. The sand is pleasantly fine-grained and there is a volleyball court and a changing room.

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Gullsand

Sandy beach by the sea near Söderbodan, east of Ostvik. The bathing place is not too shallow and it is quite well protected from cold northern winds. An obvious summer favourite.

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Långnäset

Långnäset is one of the longest lake beaches in Swedish Lapland and is a very child friendly bathing place. Shallow and very well suited to all kinds of beach activities. Långnäset lies one kilometre outside the village of Bodbysund, towards Skellefteå.

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Vitbergsbadet

Vitbergsbadet is found in central Skellefteå, offering a wide range of bathing and swimming options, such as a large pool with a wave machine, a Jacuzzi, a hot water pool, a children’s pool and a waterslide. If you would like a drier experience, there is an open-air playground with a bouncy castle, a slide and an obstacle course. Everything is surrounded by green, nicely mowed lawns.

N: 64.76250 E: 20.97092 More cooling baths are to be found at www.visitskelleftea.se

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Total focus at the Teknikboa (lit. Technology Shed) by the Finnfors power plant museum.

Children in focus — SKELLEFTEÅ FOR KIDS

parents enjoy themselves, that is a fact worth remembering.

Skellefteå has a lot to offer both children and adults in that regard. In addition to sun, beaches and bathing there are lots of really fun activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Children’s activities range from fascinating visits to the Skellefteå Museum to high-speed racing experiences at one of the most modern karting facilities in Europe — and everything in between.

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Leos Lekland Leo’s Lekland is a dream for anyone who likes playing indoors. Lots of space, three floors of hanging bridges, ball pits, tunnels, slides and many other challenges, a minifunland for the youngest. There is also a café with a childfriendly menu and a cosy parents’ lounge with TV, internet and wireless broadband. Open every day 10—19. www.leoslekland.se DE ST I NAT I ONS OF SW E DI S H L A PL A ND S KEL L EFTEÅ

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LEGO Center

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If you like LEGO, a visit to HB Adventure (LEGO Center) is an absolute must. Here you will find one of Sweden’s and indeed the world’s the most extensive collections of LEGO Star Wars. The exhibition has more than 400 different LEGO Star Wars mini figures and more than 300 LEGO Star Wars kits.

There are also exhibits of Star Wars landscapes. In addition to the Star Wars LEGO there are other kits such as Batman, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and many more exclusive kits on display. The store is known across Sweden for its reasonable prices and wide assortment. www.hbadventure.se

Challenges at Boda Borg

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A word to remember when you enter the rebuilt military command centre is quests. This is how it works at Boda Borg. You open doors. Behind each door is a challenge, four challenges form a quest — and these quests are yours to complete. That is the very essence of Boda Borg. An excellent group and family activity. www.bodaborg.se

Skellefteå Karting Arena

Disco Bowling

Bowlingkompaniet — sixteen lanes equipped with the very latest technology, night bowling with fluorescent lights and cool disco music, also family bowling. www.bowlingkompaniet.com Photo: Ted Logardt

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The Skellefteå Karting Arena is one of the most modern gokart facilities in Europe, with its own track for the youngest drivers. There are rental karts available, as well as training, where you can try out karting and meet other drivers. The facility is also well suited for conferences, with most amenities available. There is a café selling hamburgers, hotdogs, pastries, coffee, soft drinks, candy and ice cream. www.skelleftea-ms.se

The fantasy world of Lilleputtlandet

A fantastic summer park with lots of fun for children. Inside the area there about 30 different activities such as a ‘kids’ traffic city’, a Wild West country, a treasure hunt, a movie barn, an Indian trail and a petting zoo. Special programmes every day, where, amongst other things, you will meet Gnagus — Trolle’s new friend! www.lilleputtlandet.se 13

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Crowd favourites a n i m p o rta n t pa rt of summer in Skellefteå is meeting spontaneously and having fun together with other people. Preferably whilst enjoying quality entertainment. This can happen in the stands of one of the most dedicated summer theatres in the country, in the crowd of the celebrated city festival or during a warm night of music on an island far out in the archipelago of the Gulf of Bothnia. Or when something completely different happens, such as a concert held on a raft on the Skellefte river, in the middle of town?

Indeed, there are many who would say that these fantastic events are what define summers in Skellefteå. Who are we to argue with that? Consider the fact that we have the privilege of meeting and enjoying ourselves at Sweden’s largest free music festival, Trästockfestivalen. During the festival, 30,000 people gather at Nordanå for two days. People of all ages. From here and there. That’s just one example. Summer in Skellefteå really is nothing but one big festival. Hope to see you in the crowd!

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Stadsfesten (The City Festival)

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One of the largest summer events in northern Sweden, attracting close to 100,000 visitors over the course of five days. During the festival, Sweden’s hottest artists share the streets with a visiting funfair and market stalls.

Location: Downtown Skellefteå. www.stadsfesten.se

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Kyrkhelgen I Bonnstan (The Church Weekend in Bonnstan)

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Nearly 30 actors, a grand musical display and a magnificent stage — takes us back to 15th century Paris! The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of the most fascinating stories of the 19th century and the magnum opus of French author Victor Hugo.

Location: Nordanå. www.vasterbottensteatern.se

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Trästockfestivalen

OUR EVENTS CALENDAR CAN BE FOUND ON THE NEXT SPREAD

Photo: Patrik Degerman

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A church weekend is a tradition rooted in the fact that church attendance used to be compulsory in Sweden. Churchgoers then came to the church village from faraway, bringing goods such as food and handicrafts. Today, the church weekend is a more light-hearted occasion — Bonnstan teems with life and attracts many visitors.

Location: Bonnstan. www.bonnstan.org

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Matfesten I Skellefteå (The Skellefteå Food Festival)

Welcome to the largest food event in northern Sweden — four days of festivities, lovely food, tastes, aromas and experiences.

Visit the food market, shop for locally grown and produce at the farmers’ market and be prepared for a restaurant visit in the evening. Meet chefs and food personalities, hang out with family and good friends.

Location: Downtown Skellefteå. www.matfesten.se

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Trästockfestivalen is the largest free festival in Sweden. It’s still the place to find new and exciting music, alongside your old favourites and it’s still completely free. The size of your wallet doesn’t matter.

Location: Nordanå. www.trastockfestivalen.se

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calendar 5—7/5 Nordsken

Nordsken is a meeting place for games, culture and creativity. Here you will feel at home, regardless of whether you work in the business, are a pro, a beginner or just simply curious. To us, companionship is key.

Location: Scandic Skellefteå. www.nordsken.se

21/5—10/9 Street Market in Bonnstan

Traditional street market in Bonnstan. Every Saturday between 10–14, Bonnstan is brimming with tradition.

Location: Bonnstan. www.bonnstan.org

11/6 Bothniakören turns 50

The Bothniakören choir is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a summer concert at Nordanå. An evening of both well-known and lesser-known music.

Location: Bonnstan.

18/6 Joypeak

Family festival where everything except the food is free.

A drug-free festival environment.

Location: Brukskyrkan, Ursviken. www.joypeak.se

19/6 Fallets dag (The Waterfalls’ Day)

The Falls’ Day is a real family day with music, activities, a quiz walk and the thundering opening of the water gates.

Café Finnfors is, as always, offering home-made pastries to suit all tastes.

Location: Finnfors hydropower plant. www.skekraft.se

4—6/6 Community singing with Västerbottensteatern A popular festivity offering a nice mix of well-known melodies, competitions and guests. It all takes place at the Nordanå outdoor stage, west of the inn, Nordanågårdens Värdshus and the Lanthandeln country store.

Location: Nordanå. www.vasterbottensteatern.se

18/6 Midnight Marathon

On June 18, the Skellefteå Midnight Marathon returns.

A half marathon or 10 km on a beautiful trail around the Skellefte River. The race is a part of Lidingöloppet on Tour.

Location: Central Skellefteå.

24/6 Midsummer in Bonnstan

Traditional Swedish Midsummer celebrations in Bonnstan.

Location: Bonnstan. www.bonnstan.org

25/6 Midnattstravet (the Midnight Harness Race)

6/7 Örock 2016

For the fourth consecutive year, Örock (Island Rock) will take place at Gåsören. The music will be varied and high-quality.

Location: Gåsören. on.fb.me/1Xd1Bik

8—10/7 Nordic Light beach soccer

Skellefteå FF in cooperation with the Västerbotten County Football Association will be organising the coolest beach event in Swedish Lapland.

Location: Bovikens havsbad. www.skellefteaff.se

10/7 Norrlandsveckan in Skellefteå

The organisers behind Rallycrosscirkusen (the Rally Cross Circus) have decided to focus on the fact that motorsports are very popular in northern Sweden. In the heat of high summer, their tour of northern Sweden closes with a grand finale at the Skellefteå Motor Stadium.

Location: Klutmark Motor Stadium.

15/7 Norgedagen (Norway Day)

A nice family day where we give extra attention to our Norwegian guests. Competitions and fun activities for children in central Skellefteå.

Location: Central Skellefteå.

15—16/7 Gold Town Drag Race

Annual motorsports event attracting large crowds as well as an impressive starting field. The question is, as always: who is really the fastest across 402 metres?

Location: Skellefteå Drive Center.

22—24/7 Burträsksvängens Spelmansstämma (Folk Music Festival) During the Burträsksvängen Folk Music Festival, the buskspel is in focus. It literally means ’playing around the bush’ and refers to spontaneous jams that often happen at these festivals. Also featuring a dancing course, concerts and much more.

Location: Burträsk.

22—24/7 The Byske Market

Summer market, bringing 90-100 market vendors each year. There are many visitors and spirits are high. The assortment is varied and you can find everything from clothes, jewellery and handicrafts to a new kitchen.

Location: Byske. byske-marknad-event.webnode.se

6/8 & 23—24/9 The Lövånger Harvest Market

A crowd pleaser in the bright summer night that attracts many visitors every year. For the younger visitors, there is a bouncy castle and pony rides.

Location: Skelleftetravet. www.norrtrav.se

Local farmers and producers sell their products. Potatoes, vegetables, home-made bread, honey, mushrooms, fish, smoked pork, jam, lemonade, marmalade, berries, eggs and much more!

Location: Lövånger Church Town

2—3/7 Villvattskampen

20—21/8 The Swedish Downhill Championships

The largest horse driving competition in northern Sweden — speedy and elegant. Food, shopping, pony rides and other activities.

Location: Villvatttnet.

In late summer, the Swedish Downhill elite gathers at the Bygdsiljumsbacken slope. It’s time for the Swedish Championships.

Location: Bygdsiljumsbacken

Skellefteå is full of attractive summer events, don’t forget to check the calendar at www.visitskelleftea.se

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Kalendarium

The flea markets in Folkparken in Skellefteå are a given summer activity for many upcyclers.

First and foremost second hand

— THE FLEA MARKET AND SECOND HAND SCENE IN SKELLEFTEÅ many things have happened in the second hand scene in Skellefteå. They were once something for a select few, but flea markets and second hand shops now provide a popular summer activity.

— It used to be easier to find real bargains, says Tova, a true upcycling enthusiast. Now, those who run second hand shops know everything about the things that come in. They charge accordingly for them.

However, since many of the second hand shops are based on charitable principles, Tova feels that the rising prices are not so bad.

Flea markets on the other hand, there you can really find bargains. Especially during the summer.

— First and foremost, there are the large, established flea markets. Like the one in Folkparken in Skellefteå. It’s fantastic and draws lots

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of market vendors and visitors, or the one in the village, Hej. There you can almost certainly find a couple of bargains. Personally, though, I am just as happy to get in my car and drive around looking for the small, hand-painted signs letting you know that there’s a flea market nearby. You know, in summer, flea markets show up where you least expect them.

Tova explains her love for upcycling like this: — Partly, it’s good for the environment of course, but going to a flea market is also kind of like doing detective work. You’re always looking for something but you never know what you’re going to find, you will often find nothing — and sometimes you find something you had no idea that you wanted. The idea of upcycling is more about finding untapped possibilities than about finding complete, usable objects.

13 flea markets & second hand shops in Skellefteå • Röda Korset Kupan Centrum Södra Järnvägsgatan/Trädgårdsgatan, +46 (0)910-101 98 • Pingstkyrkans Second Hand Högströmsgatan 16, +46 (0)910-69 90 56 • The kids’ store re:belle Stationsgatan 13, +46 (0)910-887 83 • Emmaboden Storgatan 36, +46 (0)910-73 71 91 • 5:ans Loppisbutik Norrhammargatan 5, +46 (0)70-357 77 29 • Myrorna in Skellefteå Solbacken, +46 (0)910-73 38 56

• Solkraft Rondellen Boviksvägen 1, +46 (0)910-735 000 • Skellefteå Stadsmission Bogatan 35, Skelleftehamn, +46 (0)910-20 00 96 • Anteak Annastigen 6, +46 (0)73-8072708 • Begagnatvaruhuset Kustvägen 3, Bureå, +46 (0)70-331 03 15 • Loppis Hej Jörn, +46 (0)70-297 06 63 • Folkparken i Skellefteå, +46 (0)70-348 35 00 • Flea Market at Stackgrönnan, +46 (0)76-793 54 28 17

Nice shoes, good company and many breaks

TAKE YOUR TIME TO DISCOVER SKELLFTEÅ’S SHOPPING w h at m a k e s a g o od s hoppi ng e x pe r i e nc e ? There are probably as many answers to that question as there are people in the world. Sometimes, it is all about finding that particular gadget or item of clothing at just the right price. Other times, we like being surprised by finding something we didn’t know that we needed, or didn’t even think that we wanted. In any case, we can agree that good shopping is always an interesting mix of things. Is it right that you want to find large, established, dependable chains, as well as smaller, more personal boutiques that go their own way and aim to surprise you? In Skellefteå, we do actually have quite a few stores that you will not find anywhere else, not least if you’re looking for personal interior decoration.

OK, enough about the selection of stores, how about places that encourage spontaneous meetings?

With your fellow shoppers and with other people? Good, let’s add restaurants, cafés and outdoor establishments to the list of things that make for a

good shopping experience. Everything from a café latte on the go, helping you to last all day, to topping it off with a fine dining experience. As every real shopper knows, shopping can take quite a bit of energy. Sooner or later you will need a longer, more extensive break because short pauses only help up to a point. To make the rest as pleasant as you deserve it to be, it’s important that there are beds close by — and that they are comfortable. How else would you make it through to the next day — and the one after that?

Do you agree that a mix of stores, a varied selection of places for spontaneous meetings and comfortable beds sound like something that will create a really nice summer shopping experience?

Then, chances are good that you will like it in Skellefteå. To put the icing on the cake, Skellefteå offers a pleasant atmosphere and friendly, helpful people everywhere.

Enjoy your shopping!

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Four personal boutiques where you will find stylish interiors

INGMAR INREDNING Here you will find interiors characterised by ebullient creativity and a rare attention to detail. New, old and selfproduced in all shapes and colours. Ingmar is the interior decoration boutique with that little something extra. www.ingmarinredning.se

BUTIK UDDA

In a way it all started with a few pots. It quickly grew and today you will find things at Butik Udda that will make you smile. Such as beautiful jewellery, a comfy pillow or an aromatic tea. A hand-picked selection focused on conscious choices, green and sustainable ideas. www.butikudda.se

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Nice shoes and good company — two important parts of a really good shopping experience.

SPETS & TING

Photo: Ted Logardt

Everything you need for beautiful interior decoration — Rigmor and her skilled, friendly staff will help you browse the extensive selection of curtains, gifts, clothing, jewellery and many other things. www.spetsoting.se

HEMTREVNAD

At Hemtrevnad you will find interior decoration, textiles and clothes. There is a wide range of brands, from world leaders to small family businesses that add a wonderfully unique touch. www.hemtrevnad.se

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Looking to enjoy a night out in Skellefteå?

HERE’S A GREAT PLAN

Eat good food at a great restaurant... Try a beer that you’ve never heard of at the Bishops Arms... Play a game of pool at Old Williams... Chit-chat at Carl-Viktor with classic troubadour music in the background... Chill out with an elegant cocktail at Bryggargatan... Dance all night at Brygg cc or sit back, relax and enjoy great entertainment at Verandan... Or why not have a night out at the classic Lanternan at Byske Havsbad.

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Photo: Paulina Holmgren

A brewery finds its way home Text and photo: Ted Logardt

Can you say that a brewery has found its way home? If you can, then that’s exactly what the malt brewery in Skellefteå has done. Nowadays, the Skellefteå Brewery is situated on the very same brewer’s slope where the Russian Vice Consul Seth Mikael Franzén established the Skellefteå Brewing Company, or the Skellefteå Steam Brewery as it was known for some time, in 1883.

— We actually found remains of the old brewery when we began excavating to build the new one, explains Per Lundmark as he greets us in the Skellefteå Brewery’s new facilties, by the riverside in central Skellefteå.

Seth Mikael Franzén was really a shipowner and trader in wooden goods, but then one day he realized that Skellefteå was lacking its own brewery.

— The fact is that the old brewery was Skellefteå’s first real industry. At its peak, it employed more than 90 people and beer and soft drinks were produced there until 1976.

In 1984, the building was demolished. Now, forty years later, beer is once again being brewed in central Skellefteå.

— In a way, you could say that we’ve gone full circle, Per remarks with a laugh.

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began four years ago. They were then located at Kallholmen in Skelleftehamn, operating under the name Kallholmen’s Malt Brewery.

— We brewed the first batch over the Midsummer weekend of 2011.

In the old facilities they could produce a maximum of 120,000 litres, explains Per. — Today, we have the capacity to brew more than four times as much beer.

In the last couple of years, the interest in microbreweries, in Sweden as well as internationally, has truly skyrocketed.

— When Kallholmen’s Malt Brewery was founded, there were 43 active microbreweries in Sweden. Now there are more than 180. We have also noticed that beer now has a completely different status than it used to have. This can be seen, for instance, in the fact that beer is often a natural part of a fine dining experience nowadays.

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THREE BRANDS Despite their name change, the Kallholmen brand is still one of the brewery’s flagship brands.

— We work with three completely different product lines. Kallholmen, named after where it all began, Backens, named after where we are today and Seth Mikael, inspired by the Bavarian beer brewed by the Russian Vice Consul.

The products are sold all over Sweden, but primarily in the northern parts of the country.

— Backens (literally The Slope’s) in particular, is selling really well at many of the ski resorts in the mountain world”, Per remarks with a laugh.

The beers that are part of the Kallholmen brand are described as ‘living’. This means that the beer continues to develop after being bottled.

— This happens as a result of our brewing process. It is an unfiltered, unpasteurised beer with a distinctive character.

CRAFT BEER Per takes us through the facility. From the malt grinder to the simmering copper pans. He mentions things like “unpitched wort, yeast room, mash pan and cooling-mantled aluminium tank” — Here, the beer is cooled for three to five weeks,

he smiles, lightly tapping one of the large tanks.

At the Skellefteå Brewery, Czech crafting tradition is combined with Swedish Lapland perseverance and pride.

— We brew in the way that it has always been done. That means pure ingredients. Malted barley, hops, yeast and water. Yes, the rest is actually pure craftsmanship.

A COLD KALLHOLMEN At the brewery, there are four special tanks. They don’t look so special, but they function in a special way. They are in direct connection with the pumps at the night club next door, Brygg CC. — You can’t serve much fresher beer than this at your establishment, Per says with a laugh.

The Skellefteå Brewery offers tours where visitors are guided through the brewing process.

— It is also possible to take the experience even further by combining it with beer tasting at Brygg CC and a visit to the restaurant Bryggargatan Bar och Bistro. Both are right around the corner, the proud brewmaster concludes.

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Photo: Paulina Holmgren

Yearning for a coffee or a Swedish fika? Don’t worry, on page 46 you will find lots of cafés and nice places to hang out.

Bon appétit — GO OUT AND STAY OUT

i s n ’ t i t t ru e that everything tastes better outside? Not least during summer.

It can be a large cappuccino at a nice café, surrounded by people and friends, or a warm night at one of the inviting open-air establishments in the city. In Skellefteå, we are really proud of our local tastes. The ones that are rooted in a flourishing environment where fantastic ingredients are allowed to grow at their own pace and on their own terms. Sometimes we enjoy deep-fried lichens accompanying a lightly smoked reindeer tartar at one of Skellefteå’s top restaurants. Other times it’s as simple as a fistful of blueberries from hand to mouth, in the middle of the forest. Something that all our natural tastes have in common is the fact that they get their energy from a clean, flourishing environment and that they reinforce your experience of being right here, right now. It is also more of a rule than an exception that a really good tasting experience often turns into a great night out, preferably wrapped up on a vibrant dance floor. The motto of summer: Go out and stay out... late!

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Stiftsgården

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At Stiftsgården in Skellefteå, the meal is in focus. Based on classical Swedish food, they create meal experiences just as genuine as the manor housing the restaurant.

RESTAURANTS WITH The food is cooked using A TASTE OF selected raw ingredients from SWEDISH LAPLAND the very best producers, with quality, pure flavours and local production being the keywords.

The menus evolve around seasonal variations in availability and change continuously, as does the selection of wines.

Brännavägen 25 | www.stiftsgarden.se

Bryggargatan Bistro & Bar

Photo: Camilla Öjhammar

The goal of Bryggargatan is to offer pleasant and wellpresented meal experiences, primarily inspired by Northern Swedish and Icelandic flavours and raw ingredients.

These are spiced with the kitchen’s own favourites. Partly influenced by the classical French kitchen, partly with tastes and influences from the rest of the world, Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Strandgatan 32 | www.bryggargatan.se

Restaurang Nygatan 57

Photo: Ted Logardt

Restaurang Nygatan 57 is based around a simple philosophy, founded on the wealth of our surroundings, the forests, meadows, lakes and mountains. The kitchen is highly experienced and carefully selects the best raw ingredients for every season. The food is then prepared with love, to give guests a memorable, uncomplicated culinary experience.

Nygatan 57 | www.nygatan57.se

Picnic in the park

Few things are as summery as a picnic in the park, agreed?

Have your food ready but don’t have your own blanket, basket or any games like garden bowling, kubb or boule?

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Market halls and artisan food open markets but indoors. They often carry an excellent assortment with a focus on high quality food. In Sweden, market halls exist mainly south of Gävle.

Stockholm has a couple of huge ones, such as the Östermalmshallen and the Hötorgshallen.

Up north, the market halls are fewer and farther between but in Skellefteå there are actually two.

One in central Skellefteå and one in Burträsk. The one in the city, called Stadskällaren, is new. In addition to being a market hall it is also a food bar.

— We have made sections where you can either buy exciting raw ingredients to take home with you, or enjoy a meal right here, says Mie, one of the market hall’s founders. We serve modern, rustic food with a focus on the ingredients. The menu varies constantly as it is based on ingredients currently available at the market hall.

The Burträsk market hall has been in operation for a little while longer. Since 2014, to be precise.

Here you will find fish, berries, cheese, meat and home-baked goods. Practically everything is locally produced. Except the spices, of course — and the tea.

— At least 90 percent of our ingredients come from the region. It is important to us that both raw ingredients and processed goods are local”, says Karin who is one of 12 producers, part of

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the economic association operating the Burträsk market hall.

— The closer the better.

That’s why the funnel chanterelles are picked in the Burträsk forests, the bark bread is baked in Kåsböle and the smoked ham is a product made from free-range pigs at Järvtjärn.

A hand-written sign outside the Burträsk market hall reads: Bred and slaughtered in Åbyn.

The distance between here and there is about five kilometres. If anything, that underlines small-scale production, a transparent production process and last but not least, the fact that animal welfare is at the heart of everything.

— We know where our products come from and that they are high quality. We don’t compete with low prices, but the fact is that the mincemeat here for instance, is not a lot more expensive than the one you’ll find in the refrigerator at an ordinary supermarket.

Västerbotten cheese is, naturally, part of the assortment. Anything else would be strange. The market hall is only a stone’s throw away from the Burträsk Dairy, where the legendary cheese is made.

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Västerbotten Cheese

Photo: Johan Gunséus

The Västerbotten cheese hardly requires any presentation. It is already world-famous and always served at the breakfast table of the Swedish Royal Family.

The stories behind why the Västerbotten cheese can only be produced at the tiny dairy in Burträsk are many. Is it because of a nearby meteor impact, because of the never setting summer sun, or is it something else entirely?

One thing is for sure though, Västerbotten cheese is heaven on a plate. www.vasterbottensost.com

Photo: Ted Logardt

Bark Bread

Awardwinning

At the small bakery in Kåsböle, less than 30 kilometres south of Skellefteå, Anders Hallberg is baking bark bread. You can tell from the smell and the black-and-yellow flags flying in the wind. The thing about bark bread is, obviously, the bark. It is healthy and contains lots of antioxidants, the further north it has grown, the higher the level of antioxidants. Anders has been baking with bark for almost seven years — and he has been successful enough to receive several awards and have his bread served at the Nobel banquet.

You can buy bark bread at the Burträsk market hall and at the Bark Bread Bakery in Kåsböle. www.ostriket.nu

ARTISAN FOODS FOUND IN SKELLEFTEÅ’S MARKET HALLS

The award-winning Svedjan cheese is made with lots of love in the village of Svedjan, by Lake Storkågeträsket. There, the cows of the farm feed on green meadows in the light summer months. The cheese is a hard cheese with tiny holes and a ‘flourishing’ surface, meaning that the moulds in the storeroom are allowed to grow naturally. They create a natural casing that protects the cheese and helps flavour it during its maturation. Cheese really is a natural product and therefore the list of ingredients is very short: raw cow’s milk, microbial culture, rennet and sea salt. Every summer, there are also cultural events at Götes Hölada (Göte’s Hay Barn), next door to the dairy. www.svedjanost.se

Photo: Erland Segerstedt

Svedjan Cheese

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A storytelling walk at Nordanå

— CULTURE IN HEART AND SOUL

Nordanå is one of Skellefteå’s most popular places to visit and not without good reason.

Here you will find some of the loveliest little spots of summer. Come on a storytelling walk from east to west, directed by the Skellefteå Museum.

We have gone back in time. It’s the day before Midsummer’s Eve. The aroma of flowering lilac marries with the smell of newly tarred timber houses. The air is as fresh and crisp as it only can be in Swedish Lapland.

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ding in silence with newly woven flower crowns on our heads, huddled together by the steps to the small country store.

Anticipation is in the air. As we walk up the little hill and into Bonnstan, the old church town dating back to the 17th century, the voice of Greta, our guide, echoes into the silence. She tells a horrifying story about the fire that raged here in 1835.

— The entire area was badly burned. Practically the whole church town burned down to the ground, for the second time. The first time the church town burned down was in 1672.

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Lejonströmsbron used to be the centre of Skellefteå. The centre was later moved to its current location. In the olden days, that place was just a mire. Probably a great cloudberry mire, but a mire nonetheless.

— The ground was drained and the water was directed into channels, where we find Kanalgatan (lit. Channel Street) today, the street that cuts right across the city.

We move on, slowly but curiously. Lejonströmsbron, the oldest wooden bridge in Sweden still in use. It is long too — spanning more than 200 metres across the Skellefte River.

— The bridge was finished in 1737 and you had to pay a toll of one Swedish öre to cross it on foot.

This was also the site of one of the last battles on Swedish soil, in 1809. 6,000 Russians against 650 Swedish soldiers. Their task was to defend the grain warehouse at Landskyrkan, our guide says, pointing. It didn’t go very well.

hands around the hot cup of cocoa handed out and is lightly jogging on the spot to keep warm.

It isn’t actually very cold, but crisp. Another straightens their garland and asks if we will get to see the bridge — Lejonströmsbron, before sunset.

Greta smiles and answers: — Today, the sun will not set at all.

These people are travellers. They come from somewhere else, somewhere where there is no midnight light. Accompanied by Greta’s vivid stories and their own fantasy, they try to capture a fleeting image of where they are. How things were then and how they are now. Differences and similarities. Standing here, in the arriving midnight light and just listening, someone says, is something unlike anything else.

THE BRIDGE LEJONSTRÖMSBRON The stories fill the air along the northern banks of the Skellefte River — from Nordanåparken, through Bonnstan, on to Stiftsgården, Landskyrkan and Lejonströmsbron. Stiftsgården and

A PLEASANT WRAP- UP Our group seems content. Curious eyes, ears pricked up and rosy cheeks. People keep their floral crowns as memories. A lively murmur rises.

Everything between heaven and earth is discussed. Now, as it was back then. However, back then, this wasn’t cultural heritage — just everyday life. Now, great hospitality and a hearty dinner awaits at Stiftsgården. By candlelight. Naturally, featuring a locally produced menu. Some members of the group take pictures to post for their friends online — because of course, one is proud to be here.

Nordanå is one of the most popular places to visit in Skellefteå. Here, life is defined just as much by modern, semi-urban greenery as it is by the beating of the wings of history. In addition to offering curious, challenging and inspiring cultural events, the Skellefteå Museum is also home to an exciting boutique and a café. Here, you will also find the museum’s picturesque country store and the delightful restaurant Nordanågården.

Remember to look for this summer’s storytelling walks! www.skellefteamuseum.se More tips on lovely places to visit in Skellefteå can be found on the next page.

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Sometimes, a really good summer day is all about being spontaneous. About picking a spot — maybe a new one that you have never visited before, or an old favourite that you have longed to return to — and just going. Here are eight suggestions, covering some of Skellefteå’s most popular places to visit.

PROPER GELATO AT ALHEMS TRÄDGÅRD

Photo: Ted Logardt

Gelato is Italian for ice cream. Italian ice cream is in many ways something entirely different from the conventional ice cream you will find at your supermarket. Gelato is mainly made from milk rather than cream, which makes it lighter.

— The secret to a perfect gelato is a good basic recipe”, says Hans-Jörgen. It’s all about finding a balance between ingredients. Small variations in the recipe can make a huge difference.

In Skellefteå, you will find proper Italian gelato at Alhems Trädgård and in central Skellefteå too. www.alhemstradgard.se

EXCITEMENT AT THE FINNFORS HYDROPOWER PLANT MUSEUM

Photo: Ted Logardt

In 1908 the new power station at Finnforsfallet began operating — as the first of the major plants built on the Skellefte River by the city of Skellefteå. To this day, the century-old power station remains intact with generators, instruments and turbines. One of the old tunnels has been opened, meaning that you can walk straight into the heart of the power plant. Guided tours at 12.15 and 14.15 every day.

Next to the museum is the Café Finnfors and Teknikboa (lit. the Technology Shed) — a place for the whole family to explore electricity and energy. www.skekraft.se

EXHIBITION AND WILD GAME BOARD AT THE SVANSELE WILDERNESS CENTRE In addition to biking and driving ATVs you can also visit one of Sweden’s largest wilderness museums. It spans 1,800 square metres and has eleven rooms. Practically all animals that are found in the subarctic fauna are represented here — more than 600 species in total. Here, you can also try the wild game board, an incredibly popular dish. www.svansele.se

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THE CLASSIC WESTMAN’S CAFÉ A classic place to visit in Bygdsiljum, open to peckish and hungry visitors since the 1930’s. Stunningly lush and inviting outdoor café with peacocks roaming the lawns. www.westmanscafe.se

RISMYRLIDEN — LIKE IN THE OLDEN DAYS The Rismyrliden farmstead was established in 1825 and today it is one of the most appreciated places to visit in the region — a visit to Rismyrliden is like opening a door to the past. In summer, members of the Friends of Rismyrliden Preservation Society live at the farm. At the farm you can partake in one or more of the many activities or just relax and enjoy the tranquil environment. www.rismyrliden.se

ORGANIC AT THE SKRÅMTRÄSK MILL

Photo: Ted Logardt

Photo: Ted Logardt

The old mill has been carefully renovated to preserve its atmosphere and today it hosts a lovely summer café in a genuine 1940’s milling environment. Visitors can walk around and look at the old machinery, preserved in its original state.

Here you can enjoy fine bakery goods straight from the bakery most of which are organic. Organic flour produced in a minimill is also available for sale. www.skramtrask.se

Photo: Ted Logardt

SHRIMP SANDWICHES AT CAFÉ KAJUTAN

Photo: Lars-Eric Ståhl

A café famous for its shrimp sandwiches, drawing close to 70,000 visitors to the banks of the Skellefte River. The place, Stackgrönnan, is also a great place to cycle to from central Skellefteå. The cycle route partly follows the beautiful Skellefte River. www.cafekajutan.se

WAFFLES AT THE KYRKHOLMEN CAFÉ Kyrkholmen is the name of the island found in the river between the Skellefteå Country Church (Landskyrkan) and the old church town, Bonnstan. Here, the Skellefteå Country Parish runs a popular summer café serving lovely, freshly made waffles with cloudberry jam, tasty sandwiches and pastries, coffee, tea, soft drinks and ice cream in a stunningly idyllic summer environment. www.svenskakyrkan.se/skelleftelands

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Camp sites, hotels, hostels and other more conventional accommodation can be found at page 48

The living church towns of Skellefteå — TREASURE TROVES OF CULTURAL HISTORY In many ways, church towns are synonymous with the olden days, when people had to travel long distances because of mandatory church service attendance.

The Swedish commoners were not allowed to miss the Christian creed as preached from pulpits across the sparsely populated parts of Swedish Lapland.

— A church visit often entailed tens of kilometres of walking or horse driving, explains Frida, manager at Lövånger Kyrkstad AB, the company operating the Lövånger church town since 2014.

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at least one member of your household had to attend every Sunday service, Frida continues. If you lived twenty kilometres away, you had to attend every other Sunday, 30 kilometres, once every three Sundays and so on.

This was due to regulations brought about as part of the Protestant Reformation, established for Västerbotten County in 1681. However, the major holidays, Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and Michaelmas were exempted from this rule.

— Then, no excuse was good enough, Frida says with a smile.

During these holidays, the entire parish gathered in the church towns and outside of the church services, people took the opportunity to visit markets and do business. Many men sneaked off to speakeasy bars and youngsters went courting amongst the cottages.

— It is easy to imagine a place bustling with communion and commotion.

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other suggestions for unusual accommodation

LANTLIV LODGE , SKELLEFTEÅ

The Lantliv Lodge is a modern type of accommodation close to nature. The main building is a fascinating 19th century house, currently being used as a hotel. On the ground floor there is a restaurant as well as large spaces for training courses. On the top floor, there are bedrooms and areas for reading and relaxation. www.lantlivlodge.com

BRUNNSGÅRDEN B&B, SKELLEFTEÅ Brunnsgården offers unique accommodation in a fantastically charming environment. It lies embedded in the lush greenery in the middle of Bonnstan, only seven minutes’ walk from the city. www.brunnsgarden.org

A NEAT LITTLE TOWN There was once more than 70 church towns in Sweden. Today, 16 of them are preserved, including the Gammelstad church town in Luleå, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. In Skellefteå there are four, two of which are particularly well preserved and listed as Cultural Environments of National Interest.

One is Bonnstan, located in central Skellefteå.

Right next to the country church. The magnificent one, actually, the largest of its kind in Sweden, designed in the 18th century by architect Johan Rijf.

Bonnstan is mentioned as early as 1732 in Carl Linnaeus work Iter Lapponicum (published in English as Lachesis Lapponica or A Tour In Lapland): “...the very neat little town of Skellefteå, consisting of two principal streets and several cross ones, with a church. The houses are about three hundred and fifty or four hundred, and their white chimneys give them a cheerful aspect. I was informed that every peasant in the parish had a house of his own in the town, for the use of his family during festivals”.

THE LÖVÅNGER CHURCH TOWN The Lövånger church town has a lot in common with Bonnstan in Skellefteå. They are not too different in either form or function. Even the number of houses is almost the same, 117 in Lövånger and 116 in Bonnstan.

— Here in Lövånger, however, the stables have been preserved, Frida tells us.

All houses in the Lövånger church town are painted Falu red. Window shutters and doors are painted in yellow ochre whilst windowsills and

B&B FORREST INN, HOLMSVATTNET Accommodation less than 25 kilometres from central Skellefteå and just a stone’s throw from Skellefteå Airport. The cycles of nature, minimal environmental impact and upcycling are all cornerstones here. If you hike here, the first night is on the house and if you cycle here, you get a 50% discount. www.holmsvattnet.webs.com

STENMARKS LANTBOENDE , SVARTTJÄRN The sheep bleat and the farm cat hunts in the meadow.

When the haymaking season comes, hay is cut in a traditional way and once the haymaking is done, you can rest for a night or two in the hay loft. This isn’t Astrid Lindgren’s Bullerby, but Svarttjärn, outside Skellefteå. www.stenmark.webs.com

mullions shine brightly white. It is safe to say that whoever visits Lövånger will get a hefty dose of Swedish rural romanticism.

LIVE WELL AND STAY COMFORTABLY Everything changes over time and so does the function of a church town. Today, distances have in many ways diminished, we no longer travel by horse and carriage. In Bonnstan, the chambers are popular amongst visitors, not least during the summer, but people rarely stay overnight. In Lövånger on the other hand, people are often accommodated in the church cottages.

— We have a total of 100 beds, says Frida. All cottages have bathrooms with showers and room for two to five beds. There is good food at the restaurant in Storstugan and one can enjoy morning coffee on one’s own front porch.

For obvious reasons, the Lövånger Church is found right next to the church town.

— That makes this a perfect place for weddings.

There’s even a special cottage for that very purpose.

— The Bride’s Cottage, Frida says with a smile. It can be found on Uttersjögatan 147.

— Yes, the cottages in Lövånger are numbered, which helps.

It is not difficult to imagine that a wedding in the church town can be magical, nor is it difficult to imagine that finding one’s way back to the right cottage can be a bit difficult. All of the more than 100 cottages really do look very similar.

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Photo: Ted Logardt

Summer gallery — ARTS AND CRAFTS THIS SUMMER

s u m m e r g a l l e ry . s o u n d s n i c e , d o e s n ’ t i t ?

Charlotte says, smiling, as she welcomes us inside Galleri 1. We have been picturing this for years and now it’s finally happening.

Charlotte is one of 12 artists operating the art gallery Galleri 1, found on Stationsgatan 1, by the Skellefte River in the city centre.

— The Skellefteå art scene is actually quite vibrant. We have many committed, hardworking artists. We support and inspire each other. You know, it’s incredibly important to continually find more inspiration.

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When the partners are not exhibiting their own work, other artists may use the gallery. This summer, time has come for a new concept called Summer Gallery (Swedish: Sommarsalong).

— For three weeks, starting in late June, we open up the gallery to practically anyone. All you need to do is send us a couple of artworks and then keep your fingers crossed. You do not have to be an established artist.

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Visit an artist this summer ATELIER TJWELLRUT

Atelier Tjwellrut is the working place of artists, Charlotte Widmark, Frida Bergkvist and Christina Lindkvist. All through July, it is open on Wednesdays 12—16, at Storgatan 109. You can also book a time at www.facebook.com/tjwellrut

ETHEL MARKLUND

Photographic artist with an studio at Odentorget in central Skellfteå. Available at all times, except for the week after midsummer. Please call to arrange a visit.

Tel. +46 (0)70-558 33 04

LIDMAN ATELIER

Photographic art and jewellery design in a friendly environment. Postcards, art cards and decorative trays featuring Skellefteå motifs, amongst other things.

Open 1/6—20/7 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12—16. Closed 21/7—7/8. Torpvägen 38, Skellefteå. www.lidmanatelje.se

MATS SVENSSON

Full-time artist since 1983. Drawings and paintings in oil and aquarelle. Vistas, people and relationships are common motifs. The studio is found at G:a Varuträskvägen 40. Tel. +46 (0)73-048 06 41 www.studiosvensson.nu

ANNACARIN DAHLBERG

Hanging glassworks, leaded stained glass. Small and large glass light sculptures. Etchings and prints on paper and canvas. Open on request. Uddvägen 3, Skelleftehamn. Tel. +46 (0)70-247 05 97 www.adstudio.se

if this trial run works out, the Summer Gallery at Galleri 1 will become a recurring summer event in Skellefteå.

— It’s really exciting, we have no idea what the Summer Gallery is going to look like. We are hoping for a varied exhibition featuring many artworks with a local connection.

The Summer Gallery will be open 29/6—13/7 and the gallery itself is open Tuesday—Thursday 18—20 and Saturday—Sunday 12—16.

Find out more at www.galleri1.com

ENI BILD O KRUKMAKERI (IMAGERY & POTTERY)

Artist Ingemar Nilsson is a potter and illustrator based in Skellefteå. Open Wednesday—Friday 12—17, if you would like to visit at other times, please call. Krukmakargatan 7.

Tel. +46 (0) 70-207 82 43, +46 (0)910-195 75

KARIN ÅSTRÖM

She enjoys sculpting on her pier in Kroksjön and her work is on display in a Skellefteå showroom gallery. Stoneware clay sculptures, sometimes pure works of art, sometimes transforming into objects of everyday use. Aquarelle painting and jewellery making. Åsgatan 22 A, Skellefteå.

Tel. +46 (0)70-681 83 06 35

Text: Ted Logardt Photo: Emma Dennehy

Emma Dennehy

AND THE NORTHERN WILDERNESS Emma Dennehy wanted to experience what is sometimes referred to as the last wilderness in Europe — whilst also becoming a better photographer.

She travelled to Kalvträsk and to see Conny Lundström.

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at a kitchen table in Kalvträsk, me, Conny and Emma Dennehy. We have Emma’s laptop in front of us and she’s showing a picture of a large woodpecker in flight.

— I’m really pleased with that picture.

— It might not be the rarest bird in the world but it is a really good action shot, Conny says, complimenting the picture. It is very sharp and the colours are good.

Conny Lundström is a wildlife photographer offering nature photography experiences in the Skellefteå Area.

Emma is a wildlife biologist from Ireland, having studied the impact of wind power construction on the Spanish wolf population, amongst other things. She is also an amateur photographer.

Emma has spent almost ten days in Kalvträsk.

— I have never been this far north, she tells us. I really love the environment here. The feeling that everything is real, that an elk or a Siberian jay can show up at any time, it is priceless. w e a r e s e at e d

BETTER PICTURES Emma also hopes that her visit in Kalvträsk will result in her becoming a better photographer.

— Before, I just took a picture.

If I saw a bird on a branch, I took a picture of the bird and the branch and went on with my life as if nothing had happened. Now it’s different. Thanks to Conny, I’ve really raised my standards. I really try to stop and think.

What composition works best? How is the lighting? Are there distractions in the background?

Emma also tells us how she feels about clear blue skies.

— They’re overrated. Clouds, on the other hand, are good. They give life to the entire picture and character to the sky. An overcast day is a pretty day too.

It gives a soft, lovely light that is excellent when taking portraits of animals.

WATER AND BRIGHT NIGHTS In Skellefteå there are 1,500 lakes, five rivers, a 300 kilometre coastline and innumerable brooks and mires.

— All this water is fantastic, Emma

says with a laugh. A sky, shot with the right exposure, reflecting on a blank water surface somewhere in the majestic forest landscape, need I say more?

The bright nights were also fascinating for her.

— On the second night, we were concealed in blinds, photographing the mating displays of black grouse.

It was about three o’clock in the morning and just before the grouse began their display, I thought to myself that I should be tired, but I wasn’t. The light was fantastic, dreamlike somehow. The birds came so close and the water on the wet mire was splashing in all directions.

— It was magical.

WHIMSICAL WILDERNESS Emma has also managed to photograph elk, boreal owl, Ural owl, reindeer and osprey, amongst other things.

— We caught the osprey on the first day, whilst paddling. Just before that, we also discovered a large bull elk on the shore.

Unfortunately, the elk was too far away, but it ended up being a great bird picture and Emma was about to get a second chance at photographing elk.

— We found a cow elk and her calf just outside the village, says Conny.

Emma’s enthusiasm is unmistakable. It is explained to me how the elk picture came about. Then she happily tells me about the posing Ural owl.

— He sat there so patiently and waited for the signal from his mate.

That was lucky, because it meant that I could wait for the clouds to soften the sunlight.

Then she pauses and says: — This is probably still my favourite.

It's a boreal owl that has just woken up and is peeking out from inside a hollow tree trunk.

— In a way, I can relate to that owl, laughs Emma.

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Three wild salmon rivers Text and photo: Ted Logardt

There are five rivers in Skellefteå, three of which are classified as wild salmon rivers.

Such a concentration of salmon waters cannot be found anywhere else in Sweden and the crown jewel is Byske River, without a doubt, however, you need to earn your Byske salmon.

The Byske River is a formidable fly fishing river. Just consider the fact that the river has an impressive drop of 38 metres in the last 11 kilometres before reaching the sea — and one fishing licence covers a river stretch totalling 100 kilometres – two banks!

The Byske River is also very accessible. Roads run along the north side of the river and forest roads run along large parts of the south side.

— But don’t think that you can just walk out there and catch a Byske salmon, smiles Andreas Andersson, dedicated salmon fisher, born and raised by the Byske river.

HOW TO FISH IN BYSKE • Find the rhythm. Early mornings are good for fishing; the pools have often had a few hours of rest then.

• Don’t grow lazy. Adapt your equipment, change your line and dare to fish heavy.

• Your favourite spot might sometimes be crowded, but don’t let other fishers scare you away.

• Look for fish in calmer spots. Fish are more eager to bite with ‘roof’ over their heads.

EARLY SUMMER FISHING Salmon season begins in late May. — If there’s a strong flow of water, you need to get down to the fish, says Andreas.

The rule of thumb is ‘the deeper the better’ and the whole point of sink-line fishing is to ‘hang’ the fly as close to the salmon as possible.

— You can’t just go with the heaviest that you’ve got and hope for the best. You have to keep check on your gear. If you don’t, you’ll always hit the bottom or worse, hook the salmon wrong. The risk of this happening is particularly high if you sweep the fly quick and deep. Picture keeping the rod high and cast narrow angles.

According to Andreas, you must actively adapt your fishing to the environment and current conditions.

— If I don’t I have the energy to switch lines when switching fishing spots, I might as well go home and go to bed, he laughs.

When the water has become slightly warmer and the flow is less intense, it might be time to sweep the fly closer to the surface in a more traditional manner.

— A tip then is to fish the fly as quickly as possible.

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Wild salmon rivers in Skellefteå The Byske River: www.byskealven.se The Kåge River: www.kagealven.com The Åby River: www.abyalven.se

Forgotten something?Skellefteå is home to one of the most dedicated fishing shops in Swedish Lapland (where Anders Cederberg works — when he’s not out fishing, that is). www.cykelochfiskecenter.se NOT FOR EVERYONE The river fishes very well throughout all of June.

July on the other hand often means bathing weather with water temperatures a tad too high. It makes fishing a lot more difficult and things won’t usually pick up until after a real summer downpour. In August, the temperature normally goes down and schools of smaller salmon will then enter the river.

In addition to casting heavy sinking lines, a Byske fisher must be prepared to wade deeply. Not always of course and not at every spot, but the Byske River is tough, particularly early in the season. This means that the Byske River is not for everyone. On the other hand, few fish warm a weary fly fisher’s heart like a silver shimmering Byske River salmon.

A POSITIVE TREND The Byske River is currently experiencing a positive trend. In 2015, more than 5,000 salmon passed through the Fällfors fish waterway. The year before that, nearly 6,000. These are impressive numbers and they have generated a lot of interest in the Byske River in recent years. The Byske personality Anders Cederberg recalls how things used be: — Thirty years ago, we totalled 13 salmon fishers active in the Byske River. Back then we met at Landfors. That used to be our point of departure.

Sometimes, one of us had seen a fish and that really caught the attention of everyone else in the group.

That was the level of things. The river was long and the fish were few. That made its mark on the fishing.

— You know, he continues, one thing remains the same. You still have to earn your Byske salmon.

That’s just the way it is. A Byske fisher can never grow soft, you have to have a strong head and an iron will. Yes, sometimes you must be almost foolhardy.

It’s often cramped near the water, with trees and shrubbery in the way.

— Yeah, you know, Anders smiles and scratches his head, there are simpler salmon rivers than Byske, but none more rewarding when everything is right.

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Bygdsiljumsbacken is home to some of Sweden’s best trails for downhill biking.

Photo: Jonas LIndgren

Downhill at Bygdsiljum Downhill is all about getting down a mountain as quickly as possible, on a bike, with your heart in your mouth. You do it by throwing yourself down steep slopes, along winding trails.

It’s not difficult to see that a lot of it is about adrenaline. It’s not risk-free either. A helmet is a must; a back protector is strongly recommended.

— It’s not entirely unlike motocross, says Jonas Lindgren, downhill enthusiast and involved in the association that operates the facility at Bygdsiljum. Sure, we don’t reach speeds that high, but the silence compensates for that. You know, there’s something special about rushing through the forest in near silence.

Jonas is one of the driving spirits behind the downhill racing at Bygdsiljumsbacken. In less than three years they have gone from being a ski resort waiting for winter to come, to being one of the best facilities in Sweden for downhill experiences. There are nine tracks here, or trails as they are called.

— We have a good breadth, Jonas continues, from beginner-friendly to real challenges. We have something for everyone.

This summer, the collective Swedish downhill elite will gather at Bygdsiljum, August 21-22.

— It will of course be great fun to organise the Swedish Championships and we see it as proof that all the hard work we have invested in our trails is appreciated.

Jonas tells us that they will be making an entirely new trail for the Swedish Championships.

— There will be one open class and one for licensed riders. In total, we are hoping for at least 80 participants.

If you do not want to compete or do not have a bike or the equipment needed, but would still like to try the downhill trails at Bygdsiljumsbacken, you can hire everything you need, on location in Bygdsiljum. The facility is open every Sunday during the season.

In 2016, the Swedish Championships will be held at Bygdsiljum on August 20—21. Thewre is also an exhibition on the history of the bike at the Skellefteå Museum this summer.

Find out more at www.bygdsiljumsbacken.se/bikepark

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Svansele by bike

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In Svansele there are number of biking trails, in and around the village. They wind along forest roads and trails, around fields and through forests, over brooks, creeks and mountains. They’re short, long, challenging and easy, there is a trail and lots to experience for everyone.

Cycling is a healthy, environmentally friendly and quiet option for travelling to and from our forest facilities. The bikes are equipped with 20+ gears, disc brakes, suspended front forks and 29 inch wheels for better movement over the terrain. Please book in advance. www.svansele.se

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Cross country on the mountain Vitberget

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There are miles and miles of lovely country roads in the Skellefteå region and there is even a mountain bike trail on Vitberget, near the city. Perfect conditions for bike tourism.

You can also leave the roads and hit the off road for real.

Together with professional bike guides, we create tailor-made bike tours, suited to the participants. www.tidy.se

Lappland Emotions Dogsledding in late summer? Of course it works, as soon as the hottest summer heat has passed.

Eager huskies, rough forest roads and mountain bikes or kick-bikes are all you need to experience of the highlights of winter even in summer.

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t h e w e s t e r n w i n d is strong. It rips forcefully through the leaves, but down by the water surface, everything is remarkably quiet.

— This area is known as ‘the little rivers (Småaälvarna)’, Niklas says in a soft voice. It almost doesn’t matter how strong the winds are, down here, the water is always glassy.

The so called Småaälvarna are part of the Skellefte River. They flow calmly, rhythmically for the last kilometres, before the 410 kilometre mountain river reaches Innerviksfjärdarna, followed by the open sea in the Gulf of Bothnia.

Innerviksfjärdarna is one of Skellefteå’s 31 nature reserves, consisting of shallow, overgrowing inlets, which really means open stretches of water mixed with reeds and rich bulrushes. It might sound rather unspectacular but the birds in the area do not see it that way.

— No less than 180 different species of birds have been spotted in the area, says Niklas and tells a story of how, when he last visited the inlet, he was met by nearly a hundred whooper swans who took off from the surface, there and then, all at once!

BYSKE ÄVENTYR With a vertical drop of 295 metres in total and the rivers’ steepest gradient, downstream from Fällfors, Byske Äventyr takes you and your friends on the adventure of a lifetime when you challenge the untamed rapids of the Byske River. The whitewater rafting season is from mid-May until the end of September. Regular tours, Saturdays at 10, throughout the season.

Book in advance. www.byskeaventyr.se

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THE WILDERNESS IN KALVTRÄSK Kalvträsk is defined by wilderness. An important reason for this is the Vitbergen Nature Reserve. There are 30 kilometres worth of hiking trails here, amongst other things. They have proper footbridges that will take you straight out onto the mires. If you would rather paddle along the winding creeks, that is of course just as good an option. There is also real wilderness accommodation in Kalvträsk. Four-bed log cabins with kitchens and bathrooms and a large service building. www.kalvtrask.se DE ST I NAT I ONS OF SW E DI S H L A PL A ND S K EL L EFTEÅ

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More Experiences Near Nature

Photo: Ted Logardt

CRAYFISHING AND OTHER EXPERIENCES CLOSE TO NATURE

Photo: Ted Logardt

In August, the bright summer nights give way for a darker autumn.

That’s not too bad either, at least not if you’re looking to go fishing for river crayfish. At Forsbacka, you will get to go crayfishing and you will also experience a true Swedish crayfish party, along with a wide range of other experiences of nature. www.swenature.se

you can sometimes spot from your canoe.

— There’s the beaver lodge, whispers Niklas, pointing with his paddle.

In several places, we see beaver canals on the banks, spots where the beavers enter and leave the water. Suddenly, a beaver head pops up out of the water. Unconcerned by our presence, it calmly swims along, into the cut down aspens and birches.

Find out more at www.swea-eventguide.se

NORTH SWEDISH HORSES Meet the subarctic woodlands on horseback at Caribo.

Together with the camp’s guides, novices and expert riders will experience that special collaboration between the North Swedish horse and rider as they follow for — gotten trails.

Riding and trails are adapted according to individual level of skill and experience. www.campcaribo.se

Photo: Ted Logardt

Paddling a canoe requires a lot of cooperation and as the overgrown waterways become narrower, that cooperation becomes more and more important.

Saleta is seated on the forward seat. That position makes her the engine. Annica is seated in the back, taking on the role of the mate. Niklas is paddling just behind Saleta and Annica. He has his own canoe meaning that he must do all the work himself, but he’s not one to complain.

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Four times golf Rönnbäcken is one of the most widely appreciated golf courses in Swedish Lapland — and you can play in the middle of the night, in the midnight sun — just as well as at any other time of day. However, there is more than one way to play golf in Skellefteå. How about football golf, disc golf and miniature golf? Four times golf :) • The Rönnbäcken Golf Course, www.skellefteagolf.se • Football golf in Bureå, www.bit.ly/1omaaf3 • Disc golf in Bergsbyn, www.laget.se/sdg

Miniature golf courses can be found here and there but at Byske Havsbad, Skellefteå Camping and near Eddahallen in Skellefteå you will find some of the best courses.

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O’LEARYS, THE SPORTS BAR Tel. +46 (0)910-79 63 08 Kanalgatan 31, Skellefteå www.olearys.se

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BRYGG CLUB Tel. +46 (0)910-21 16 80 Strandgatan 32, Skellefteå www.bryggcc.se

OLANDERS CAFÉ & KÖK Tel. +46 (0)910-77 78 78 Nygatan 63, Skellefteå www.olanderscafe.dinstudio.se

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BRYGGARGATAN BISTRO & BAR Tel. +46 (0)910-21 16 50 Strandgatan 32, Skellefteå www.bryggargatan.se

AINAS CAFÉ Tel. +46 (0)910-153 50 Östra Nygatan 70, Skellefteå

RESTAURANG 6:E VÅNINGEN Tel. +46 (0)910-174 70 Trädgårdsgatan 8 6tr, Skellefteå www.hotelvictoria.se

ESPRESSO HOUSE Tel. +46 (0)10-510 12 94 Nygatan 47, Skellefteå www.espressohouse.com

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Unique shops

HEMTREVNAD Tel. +46 (0)910-143 47 Nygatan 46, Skellefteå www.hemtrevnad.se Interiors, textiles and clothing both from world-leading producers and small family businesses.

BUTIK UDDA Tel. +46 (0)70-240 09 93 Nygatan 35, Skellefteå A hand-picked selection focused on conscious choices, green and sustainable ideas.

INGMAR INREDNING Tel. +46 (0)70-284 61 61 Nygatan 55, Skellefteå www.ingmarinredning.se Skellefteå’s number one interiors store. Here you will find things old, new and self-produced in all shapes and colours. Ingmar is the interior decoration boutique with that little something extra.

FOOD GOURMET BUTIK Tel. +46 (0)910-77 88 25 Boviksvägen 7, Skellefteå www.food.se This shop offers the very best for gourmets; e.g., hung meats, exquisite olive oils, spices from all corners of world, etc.

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HANDELSGÅRDEN Tel. +46 (0)910-77 99 24 Stationsgatan 12 Skellefteå www.handelsgardenskelleftea.se Handelsgården is a gifts- and crafts shop in downtown Skellefteå that is owned by 13 artisans. Here, among other things, you’ll find one-of-a-kind local and northern Swedish items. Service with that little extra!

LEGO CENTER Tel. +46 (0)70-377 74 48 Köpmangatan 12, Skellefteå www.hbadventure.se One of Sweden’s best selections of LEGO at reasonable prices.

We also have one of the largest LEGO exhibitions in the world that you must not miss.

LILJAS KONST & RAM Tel. +46 (0)70-648 99 27 Tjärhovsgatan 5, Skellefteå www.liljasinramning.se Art, frames and a wide variety of tools for the creative artist.

LJUDSHOPEN Tel. +46 (0)910-136 00 Nygatan 61, Skellefteå www.ljudshopen.se The friendly shop that takes pride in giving you personal advice and service. We want to give you the best audio and video experience for the money you are prepared to invest. In our shop in Skellefteå we have three separate sound rooms that give yo optimal conditions for listening to, and comparing, different products.

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ATELJÉ I NORR Tel. +46 (0)73 767 74 70 Köpmangatan 1, Skellefteå info@ateljeinorr.se Everything you need for a perfect wedding far up in the north.

LOWIMA LJUSFABRIK Tel. +46 (0)70-818 00 40 Bergrummet, Boviksvägen www.ljusfabriken.se 100 percent pure stearin candles, locally produced.

NORDANÅ CAFÉ OCH BUTIK Tel. +46 (0)910-73 55 10 Nordanå Kulturområde Skellefteå www.skelleftea.se/kultur The shop offers products for old and young alike. Photos of the Skellefteå area, as well as local design, arts and crafts.

Products associated with the region and with current exhibitions.

SKAFFERIET Tel. +46 (0)910-134 44 Nygatan 57, Skellefteå www.nygatan57.se Delicacies from all over the world as well as selected, exciting, organic products from our local producers.

SPETS & TING Tel. +46 (0)910-108 08 Nygatan 33, Skellefteå Everything you need for beautiful interiors, the latest in curtains, interiors and gift articles from well-known brands.

SPORT CITY Tel. +46 (0)910-159 01 Nygatan 55.

Skellefteå www.sportcity.se The outdoors store focusing on quality with a personal selection from leading brands. Sport City is a store with expert staff and a good eye for all individual outdoor life needs.

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Skellefteå offers plenty of shopping opportunities and an interesting mix of chain stores and things you that won’t find in other cities. Here are some examples of stores which you will only find in Skellefteå.

LOCAL STORE Tel. +46 (0)73-810 91 01 Citykompaniet, Skellefteå www.thelocalstore.se Clothes store for lads, men and boys featuring, amongst other things, T-shirts with local prints from Skellefteå.

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BYSKE GÄSTGIVARGÅRD Tel. +46 (0) 912-612 30 Hotellgatan 6, Byske www.byskegastgivargard.se

Youth hostels, Bed & Breakfast and other accommodations.

HOTELL AURUM Tel. +46 (0) 910-883 30 Gymnasievägen 12, Skellefteå www.hotellaurum.se

ANNEXET BOLIDEN Tel. +46 (0) 918-251 69 Kullen 16, Boliden www.annexetboliden.se B&B GRÄNDEN Tel. +46 (0) 72-222 24 18 Magasinsgränd 4, Skellefteå

HOTELL STENSBORG Tel. +46 (0) 910-105 51 Vinkelgränd 4, Skellefteå www.hotell-stensborg.se

B&B KOIGARDEN Tel. +46 (0) 70-395 50 54 Ostvik 164, Kåge www.koigardenostvik.se

HOTEL VICTORIA Tel. +46 (0) 910-174 70 Trädgårdsgatan 8 6tr, Skellefteå www.hotelvictoria.se

BRUNNSGÅRDEN B&B Tel. +46 (0) 70-293 45 24 Kyrkstadsvägen 16, Skellefteå www.brunnsgarden.org

KNUTES HOTELL Tel. +46 (0) 915-210 03 Svansele 67, Boliden www.svansele.se

B&B FOREST INN HOLMSVATTNET Tel. +46 (0) 70-529 52 43 Holmsvattnet 18 www.holmsvattnet.webs.com

MARINA’S HOTELL Tel. +46 (0) 913-301 30 Uttersjöbäcken 231, Lövånger www.marinas-se.com

HÄKTET I LÖVÅNGER Tel. +46 (0) 70-576 88 67 Kungsvägen 29, Lövånger www.haktetlovanger.se

MEDLEFORS Tel. +46 (0) 910-575 00 Medleforsvägen 2, Skellefteå www.medlefors.se

LANTLIV LODGE Tel. +46 (0) 916-210 55 Tel. +46 (0) 70-55 33 377 Österjörn www.lantlivlodge.com

QUALITY HOTEL SKELLEFTEÅ STADSHOTELL Tel. +46 (0) 910-71 10 60, Stationsgatan 8, Skellefteå www.skellefteastadshotell.se

LÖVÅNGER KYRKSTAD Tel. +46 (0) 913-102 03 Kungsvägen 31, Lövånger www.lovangerkyrkstad.se

RUM FÖR RESANDE Tel. +46 (0) 910-100 26 Klockarbergsvägen 1, Skellefteå www.rumforresande.se SCANDIC HOTEL Tel. +46 (0) 910-75 24 00 Kanalgatan 75, Skellefteå www.scandichotels.se/ skelleftea

STF VANDRARHEM SKELLEFTEÅ Tel. +46 (0) 910-72 57 00 Brännavägen 25, Skellefteå www.stiftsgarden.se VILLA INSIKT Tel. +46 (0) 70-589 41 54 Innansjön 38, Burträsk www.villainsikt.se

Cabins & Camping AKTIV I NORR Tel. +46 (0) 70-567 70 92 Tfn 076-047 18 13 Selet, Byske www.aktivinorr.se

BOVIKENS HAVSBAD Tel. +46 (0)910-540 00 Boviksbadet www.bovikenshavsbad.se BYSKE HAVSBAD Tel. +46 (0)912-612 90 Bäckgatan 40, Byske www.byskehavsbad.se BUREÅ CAMPING Tel. +46 (0) 910-78 10 00 Jägargatan 34 www.bureacamping.se BURTRÄSK CAMPING Tel. +46 (0) 914-102 87 Långåkersgatan 16, Burträsk www.burtraskcamping.se SKELLEFTEÅ CAMPING Tel. +46 (0) 910-73 55 00 Mossgatan www.skellefteacamping.se Photo: Ted Logardt

BEST WESTERN MALMIA HOTEL Tel. +46 (0) 910-73 25 00 Torget 2, Skellefteå www.malmia.se

BURTRÄSK VÄRDSHUS Tel. +46 (0) 914-106 00 Kamvägen 7, Burträsk www.burtraskvardshus.se

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STIFTSGÅRDEN Tel. +46 (0) 910-72 57 00 Brännavägen 25, Skellefteå www.stiftsgarden.se

BO PÅ FLOTTE Tel. +46 (0)70-377 74 48, Kåge hamn, www.hbadventure.se

Stay on an island GÅSÖREN Tel. +46 (0)70-690 97 01 Svenska Kryssarklubben www.sxk.se/bottenvikskretsen VANDRARHEM PITERÖNNSKÄR Tel. +46 (0)72-543 30 11 Pite Rönnskär www.kinnbackskargard.se

HAMNSKÄR Tel. +46 (0)912-612 90 Byske Havsbad www.byskehavsbad.se Find more comfortable accommodation alternatives at www.visitskelleftea.se Photo: Ted Logardt

Hotels

KVARNDAMMENS VILDMARKSCAMP Tel. +46 (0) 70-566 97 43 Tel. +46 (0) 70-672 00 29 Kalvträsk www.kalvtrask.se STENMARKS LANTBOENDE Tel. +46 (0) 70-313 56 52 Svarttjärn 24, Skellefteå www.stenmark.webs.com DE ST I NAT I ONS OF SW E DI S H L A PL A ND S K EL L EFTEÅ

Activities FOTOSKOLA OCH GALLERI Tel. +46 (0)70-621 41 32 Yttervägen 28, Boliden www.fotoskolaochgalleri.com

BODA BORG Tel. +46 (0)910-70 12 70 Vitberget 10, Skellefteå www.bodaborg.se At this former battle command centre, challenges for the whole family await you.

GOLF OCH SKYTTEAKADEMIN Tel. +46 (0)70 -311 11 41 Gymnasievägen 14B, Skellefteå www.siga.nu HB ADVENTURE Tel. +46 (0)70-377 74 48 Kåge hamn www.hbadventure.se Sea kayaking, stand-up paddling and LEGO-building.

BYSKE ÄVENTYR Tel. +46 (0)70-543 32 32 Landfors, Byske byskeaventyr.se Whitewater rafting, body surfing and more.

HORSE ADVENTURES Tel. +46 (0)70-557 75 21 www.horseadventures.se Close to nature experiences on the horse saddle.

CARIBO Tel. +46 (0)73-830 75 33 Hemmistjärn, Kusmark www.campcaribo.se www.caribo.se Forest camp with tour riding on North Swedish horses, a climbing tower and family activities.

Photo: Discgolfterminalen

DISCGOLFTERMINALEN Tel. +46 (0)910-524 26 Terminalgatan 17, Skellefteå www.sdg.nu

Photo: Horse Adventures

BYGDSILJUM BIKEPARK Tel. +46 (0)70-662 24 45 Rengårdsberget, Bygdsiljum www.bygdsiljumsbacken.com

FLASHPOINT EVENTS Tel. +46 (0)70-780 76 35 Åbyn 41, Byske www.flashpointevent.se Paintball on woodland grounds and lots of other fun activities.

SKELLEFTEÅ MUSEUM Tel. +46 (0)910-73 55 10 Nordanå kulturområde, Skellefteå www.skellefteamuseum.se At Skellefteå Museum, past, present and future meet. The building also houses Museum Anna Nordlander, Skellefteå Konsthall and Meijersamlingen.

SKELLEFTEÅ RIDKLUBB Tel. +46 (0)910-145 20 Ridhusgatan 27, Skellefteå www.skerid.se Try riding one of the club’s friendly horses.

LAPPLAND EMOTIONS Tel. +46 (0)72-555 73 36 Svansele 463, Boliden www.lapplandemotions.com Visit a husky farm and try husky Footbike & Bike.

LANTLIV LODGE Tel. +46 (0)916-210 55 Österjörn 13, Jörn www.lantlivlodge.com Genuine photography experiences in a northern environment.

LEGO CENTER Tel. +46 (0)73-818 48 93 Köpmangatan 12, Skellefteå www.hbadventure.se Home to the largest permanent LEGO exhibition in the world.

EDDAHALLEN Tel. +46 (0)910-73 50 00 Norrvallagatan 1, Skellefteå www.skelleftea.se/eddahallen

SKELLEFTEÅ KARTING ARENA Tel. +46 (0)70-564 88 02 Motorbacken 1, Ursviken www.skelleftea-ms.se

Photo: Ted Logardt

BOWLINGKOMPANIET Tel. +46 (0)910-71 00 73 Gymnasievägen 14, Skellefteå www.bowlingkompaniet.com

RÖNNBÄCKENS GOLFBANA Tel. +46 (0)910-77 93 33 Rönnbäcken 12, Skellefteå www.skelleftegolf.nu Fine wooded parkland with 27 and 18-hole courses, 9-hole pay & play and large driving range.

SVANSELE VILDMARKSCENTER Tel. +46 (0)915-210 03 Svansele 67, Boliden www.svansele.se Quad-bike safaris, wilderness exhibits, wilderness buffet, cycling tours and much more.

Perfect for nature lovers.

LEOS LEKLAND Tel. +46 (0)910-20 05 05 Gymnasievägen 20 www.leoslekland.se

SWEA EVENT & GUIDE Tel. +46 (0)70-686 85 11 www.swea-eventguide.se Guided nature hikes in several of the destination’s nature reserves.

LILLEPUTTLANDET Tel. +46 (0)910-563 33 Granbackavägen 102, Skellefteå www.lilleputtlandet.se Imaginative fairytale park for kids.

SWENATURE Tel. +46 (0)70-397 00 97 Forsbacka www.swenature.se Traditional crayfishing, nature hikes and guided fishing.

TEKNOBALDER Tel. +46 (0)910-73 68 04 Kanalgatan 24, Skellefteå Activities and experiments for all ages, including backwards bikes, visual logic puzzles and a planetarium.

TIDY EVENT Tel. +46 (0)910-180 69 Trädgårdsgatan 17, Skellefteå www.tidy.se Guided tours by bicycle or water scooter.

VISIT KALVTRÄSK Tel. +46 (0)70-219 49 41 Kalvträsk www.kalvtrask.se Hike, paddle or cycle in magnificent woodland landscapes.

VITBERGSBADET Tel. +46 (0)910-73 50 00 Slalomvägen 2, Skellefteå www.skelleftea.se A waterpark with a large pool with a wave machine, bubble pool, heated pool, children’s pool, flume rides and much, much more.

Photo: Emma Dennehy

Here is a selection of activities in Skellefteå.

WILDSHOTS SWEDEN Tel. +46 (0)70-333 47 01 Vitbergen, Kalvträsk www.connylundstrom.com Nature photography on foot or by canoe at Vitbergen.

YTTERHOLMEN Tel. +46 (0)70-643 71 08 Skellefteälven, Skellefteå www.ytterholmen.se Experience Skellefteå from the river. ÄVENTYRSGOLF SKELLEFTEÅ CAMPING Tel. +46 (0)910-73 55 00 Mossgatan, Skellefteå www.skellefteacamping.se 12 course miniature golf, all courses with different themes and a local touch.

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The island Gåsören a beautiful afternoon.

Photo: Ted Logardt

Photo: Ted Logardt

Outings

Great fun at midsommer’s eve in Bonnstan.

BÖNENS TRÄDGÅRD Tel. +46 (0)910-71 47 37 Jörnsvägen 53, Kusmark www.kagedalen.se CAFÉ KAJUTAN & BÅTMUSEET Tel. +46 (0)910-863 40 Stackgrönnan, Skellefteå www.cafekajutan.se The café’s famous prawn sandwiches are served right next to Skellefteå’s boat museum.

Photo: Ted Logardt

BJURÖKLUBB Tel. +46 (0)913-322 11 Bjuröklubb, Lövånger www.bjuroklubb.se Fabulous nature reserve with exciting history, a pleasant café and a magnificent view of the sea.

BYSKE HANTVERKSMUSEUM Tel. +46 (0)912-104 25 Rotegatan 31, Byske

BONNSTAN Tel. +46 (0)910-73 55 10 www.bonnstan.se Skellefteå’s picturesque church village, dating from the 1600s.

BURE ARKIV Tel. +46 (0)70-266 87 23 Industrivägen 51, Bureå www.burearkiv.se 200 years of industrial history.

BUREÅ HEMBYGDSGÅRD SOMMARCAFÉ Tel. +46 (0)910-78 01 01 Skärvägen Bureå 50

FURUÖGRUND HAMNCAFÉ Tel. +46 (0)912-401 59 Furuögrund, Byske www.byskebatklubb.com

MARINAS RESTAURANG & CAFÉ Tel. +46 (0)913-30130 Uttersjöbäcken Lövånger www.marinas-se.com

KYRKHOLMEN SOMMARCAFÉ Tel. +46 (0)910-77 89 40 Kyrkholmen, Skellefteå www.svenskakyrkan.se/ skelleftelands This popular café, on an island out in the Skellefte River, serves waffles.

MUNKVIKEN SOMMARCAFÉ Tel. +46 (0)913-108 63 Munkviken 130, Lövånger www.munkviken.se MUSEUM TORFRID OLSSON Tel. +46 (0)73-080 67 52 Bygdeträsk, Burträsk www.torfridolsson.se Photo: Ted Logardt

ALHEMS TRÄDGÅRD Tel. +46 (0)910–120 00 Kantgatan 2, Skellefteå www.alhemstradgard.se Italian ice cream served at what is probably Europe’s northernmost authentic gelateria.

FINNFORS KRAFTVERKSMUSEUM & CAFÉ Tel. +46 (0)910-77 25 00 Finnforsfallet 40 www.skekraft.se Museum dedicated to northern Sweden’s once largest hydropower station. Also a delightful café and fun activities for the kids.

FOTOSKOLA OCH GALLERI Tel. +46 (0)70-621 41 32 Yttervägen 28, Boliden www.facebook.com/ Fotoskolaochgalleri DE ST I NAT I ONS OF SW E DI S H L A PL A ND S KEL L EFTEÅ

NORDANÅ KULTUROMRÅDE Tel. +46 (0)910-73 55 10 Nordanå, Ernst Westerlunds allé, Skellefteå www.skelleftea.se Open-air cultural heritage centre Nordanå is the site of a picturesque country general store with a café, several old buildings, swan ponds, a weaver’s cottage and other attractions.

SKELLEFTEÅ MUSEUM Tel. +46 (0)910-73 55 10 Nordanå, Ernst Westerlunds allé, Skellefteå www.skellefteamuseum.se At Skellefteå Museum, past, present and future meet. The building also houses Museum Anna Nordlander, Skellefteå Konsthall and Meijersamlingen.

Photo: Ted Logardt

NILS SCHILLMARKMUSEET Tel. +46 (0)70-397 65 42 Nordanå, Ernst Westerlunds allé, Skellefteå www.visitskelleftea.se The artist Nils Schillmark was born as the youngest son of a peasant family just north of Skellefteå. Today there is a museum at Nordanå showing his work.

WESTMANS CAFÉ & BAR Tel. +46 (0)914-200 10 Robertsforsvägen 2 Bygdsiljum www.westmanscafe.se Dating from the late 1930s, Westmans Café in Bygdsiljum is an oasis off the beaten track between Skellefteå and Umeå.

PITERÖNNSKÄR Tel. +46 (0)72-543 30 11 www.kinnbackskargard.se

RISMYRLIDEN Tel. +46 (0)70-531 42 88 Boliden www.rismyrliden.se Rismyrliden, built in 1825, is one of Skellefteå’s most popular attractions. A visit to Rismyrliden is like glimpsing through a window to the past.

SKRÅMTRÄSK KVARN Tel. +46 (0)910-58 92 10 Skråmträsk 51 Skellefteå www.skramtrask.se Open in the summer, a café in the setting of an authentic mill from the 1940s invites you to sit and ponder and chate about a bygone age.

SVANSELE VILDMARKSUTSTÄLLNING Tel. +46 (0)70-543 32 32 Svansele 67, Boliden www.svansele.se Exhibits include more than 680 different subarctic animal species.

ÅNGSÅGEN I DRÄNGSMARK Tel. +46 (0)910-72 73 20 Drängsmarks Hembygdsområde, Kåge www.drangsmark.se To find more open-air museums, gardens, weavers’ cottages, artisans’ shops and other interesting attractions, visit www.visitskelleftea.se Photo: Ted Logardt

A fantastic island in Skellefteå’s archipelago that features a hiking trail, Sweden’s secondtallest lighthouse, a café and a hostel. You can reach PiteRönnskär by tour boat.

Photo: Mikael Långström

Outings

SOCKENMUSEET Tel. +46 (0)913-100 40 V Kyrkogatan, Lövånger

Photo: Ted Logardt

Visitors information No matter where you’re from, you’re always welcome in Skellefteå. At the Skellefteå Tourist Office we provide personal service and we’ll be pleased to help you to get the most out of your visit. We have tickets to events in Skellefteå, souvenirs, fishing licences and mementos and other items from Skellefteå. Welcome in!

Skellefteå Turistbyrå, Trädgårdsgatan 7, Skellefteå.

Tel. +46(0)910-45 25 10, email: info@visitskelleftea.se

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Welcome to Sweden’s northernmost destination!

In Swedish Lapland you will find unique arctic experiences. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, here high up by the Arctic Circle, you can experience seasons with great contrasts between polar nights with sparkling northern lights in a white winter landscape and warm summers filled with swimming and hundred days without night under the midnight sun. In the east — a 300-km coastal stretch facing the world’s largest brackish water archipelago, with thousands of islands. Sandy beaches, fishing camps and unique produce. In the west — vast mountains, brooks with water so clean you can drink from them and lots of adventures around the corner. In between the quiet, enigmatic, open-handed forest and river valleys from Skellefte River in the south to Torne River in the north-east, all with their unique distinctive characteristics to offer.

Traditions and cultures are strong here, and love of nature is even stronger. This is our everyday-life, and we invite you to share it with us. www.swedishlapland.com

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Idea & text: Swedish Lapland Visitors Board & Visit Skellefteå. Graphic design: Versal. Copy: Ted Logardt. Map illustrated by Lisa Wallin/Meramedia. Cover photo: Ted Logardt. Print: Lule Grafiska, Luleå 2016. www.swedishlaplandvisitorsboard.com

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