Exploring Norrbotten

Along the northernmost coast of Sweden with the grand rivers and never-ending forests there is still urban areas to enjoy with all the commodities that any city in Sweden has to offer. The summer might be shorter, the winter darker, but there is just something majestic to be discovered here. The province of Norrbotten, with towns such as Luleå and Piteå, is just the start of a grand adventure. An adventure that might take you along the coast of the Baltic Sea, maybe across to Finland, or inland towards the wilderness of Lapland.

About Norrbotten

Norrbotten, or North Bothnia, is located in the northernmost part of Sweden, bordering Lappland in the west and Finland in the east. The population of around 195.000 shares an area similar in size to North Macedonia and Rwanda.

During the Middle Ages, the area was inhabited by the Sami people, it was later colonized by Sweden. The coat of arms dates back to 1995, formally recognizing Norrbotten as a province. The coat of arms depicts the 4 major rivers that flow into the Gulf of Bothnia.

Largest City: Luleå
Province Flower: “Åkerbär”, Arctic bramble (Rubus arcticus)
Province Animal: Siberian jay