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Vuollerim is a small locality in the far north of Sweden, just a short distance south of the Arctic Circle. The growth and survival of the small village is closely connected with the nearby Porsi Hydroelectric Power Station. Vuollerim has today around 640 inhabitants and it is a peaceful stop for anyone fleeing the more…
The large canons has for a long time looked out over Boden and the Gulf of Bothnia far in the distance. Because of its strategic location, this was one of the best defended places in the country and has played an important role in defending Northern Sweden during the past century. The population of the…
Gammelstaden, literally meaning the Old Town, is approximately ten kilometres from Luleå. The interesting fact is that this location was actually originally Luleå. A few hundred years ago Luleå moved closer to the sea. Gammalstaden was once the centre of a great parish, Nederluleå, stretching all the way from the coast to the Norwegian border….
It is time for us to write about the Steel City, Luleå. This is the Swedish centre of metallurgy and with a population of around 48.000 inhabitants, it is the 5th largest city in Swedish Norrland and the 25th largest in Sweden. The steel industry is, however, not everything in Luleå. The city has a…
Piteå is a small town in the north of Sweden. It is the most visited summer destination in Norrbotten Country and it is the coast around the town that attracts visitors. The town is famous for the Westrobothnian dialect “Pitemål”, which a small part of the around 23.000 inhabitants speaks. There is also the traditional…
For many Jävre is only a sign along the highway between Skellefteå and Piteå. However, it is actually worth a stop. One should at least enjoy its main sight, the harbour area. You might learn a thing or two at the same time, or at least get a great view from the lighthouse. Jävre is…
Skellefteå is one of the major cities at the Swedish Gulf of Bothnia coast, located 15 kilometers upstream along the Skellefte River. The city is in one of Sweden’s most mineral-rich areas, which has given the city the nickname “Gold Town”. With its population of around 36.000, it is far from the larger cities in…
Lövånger is a small locality around 50 kilometers south of Skellefteå. It has a population of around 800 people, which is not enough to put it on a map. Instead, it is the history of the locality, with its church town that is fascinating. The history shows how important the place once was for the…
With a population of almost 90.000, Umeå is the largest city in Norrland and the 13th largest in Sweden. It is known as the City of Birches. Located along the Ume River, almost at the outlet to the Bothnian Sea, it has for a long time played an important role both economically and militarily. A…
Örnsköldsvik is the city where the heart of hockey might actually exist. As the home of the ice hockey team Modo, it is also the hometown of several of Sweden’s best players in the last decades. In a city where hockey is number one, there are still many more things to explore. With a population…
Själevad is a small locality situated along the river Moälven. Even though its long history has mostly been overshadowed by the development of nearby Örnsköldsvik, there are still a few gems to explore and nature to enjoy here. The most noteworthy company from the locality is Fjällräven, a company producing outdoor equipment. The village has…
Norrfällsviken is a small picturesque fishing village, with only a handful of inhabitants. It is, however, a popular stop for visits during the summer as it’s one of the more well-known fishing villages along the High Coast, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Short History of Norrfällsviken The fishing village dates back to at least…