Skellefteå museum

The Swedish country house style building was constructed in 1916. At the time, it was a coeducational school. Little did they suspect that the building would soon be too small. After renovations in 1940, the spring term of 1976 would be the last for the upper secondary school housed in the...

The old Church Town, Bonnstan

Bonnstan is the local name for the Church Town og Skellefteå, which dates back to the 17th century. Bonnstan comes from the swedish (and local) word for farmer, so Bonnstan would transcribe into The city of farmers in English. Historical context 400 years ago the church...

Rismyrliden

Farmhouse, summer cottage, bakehouse, cow-house, summer cow-house, round threshing barn, shed, tool shed, smithy, sauna, earth cellar, barns... That´s what a traditional farm in västerbotten used to look like, and that´s what it still looks like in Rismyrliden today. Thirteen unpainted...

The Power Stationmuseum in Finnfors

Finnfors old power station was in 1983 declared as a historic building and is nowadays a power station museum. On the 6th of August 1906, Skellefteå Town Council decided to build a power station with 20 meters height of delivery at Finnfors falls in the Skellefte river. It took barely...

Författarbyn - Hjoggböle

Most storytelling rests upon experiences made in the storyteller’s childhood. The region of Skellefteå hosts a truly impressive cluster of authers. Why this phenomenon occurs in here in Skellefteå is not easy to say, but it might be something about the northern landscape. Dense forests, wild...

Skellefteå country Assembly church

Sweden’s largest country church. Bright and beautiful cruciform church in neo-classical style, from the 1800th The sacristy is preserved from 1507 and among the many medieval wooden sculpture are the "Skellefte Madonna" from the 1100's unique. The church organ is a organ in romantic style and...

Nordanå

Nordanå is a scenic culture and open-air recreation area near the centre of Skellefteå. The park has a long history and has been used as a market and exercise place. The hilly terrain, historic buildings, bird ponds and proximity to Skellefteå River give the park a very special character. Today...

Skellefteå museums lanthandel

When you're on Nordanå, don't miss the old country store! Here you will find unusual gifts and curios things and a place for relaxation and a good cup of coffee in a inspirational atmosphere.

Lejonströmsbron

The oldest wooden bridge in Sweden is still in use. It was opened in 1737. 15 May 1809 there was a battle by the Lejonström bridge. The Russian army of 6 000 men wanted to secure the corn store by the Country church, which was defended by about 650 Swedes. When the numerically inferior...

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