Attractions

Take a walk in central Piteå and contemplate Piteå's fine murals. May 2023, Piteå's art festival OGJORT was held. This year's theme was murals and four artists have painted four different walls in central Piteå. Kim Demåne - Sundsgatan 36 Kim Demåne is an artist active in mural painting, drawin ...

Take a walk in central Piteå and contemplate Piteå's fine murals. May 2023, Piteå's art festival OGJORT was held. This year's theme was murals and four artists have painted four different walls in central Piteå. Cassius Fadlabi - Västergatan 10 Cassius Fadlabi lives and works in Luleå. He is ed ...

Take a walk in central Piteå and contemplate Piteå's fine murals. May 2023, Piteå's art festival OGJORT was held. This year's theme was murals and four artists have painted four different walls in central Piteå. Amanda Mendiant - Aronsgatan 12 Amanda Mendiant is a French-Swedish visual artist l ...

A nice hiking trail in our ancestors' footsteps.  The archeology path is 7,5 km long, but you can also choose to walk a shorter part that is 2 km. It consists of a number of graves in great natural surroundings. Archeology path is in Jävre, where one of the oldest population groups is believed ...

Baggen is one of the largest islands in the archipelago of Piteå. Here is an open-air chapel, and the high steep rocks and intermediate Sandy bays on the southwest side of the island is suitable for a bath. At Själahällan - are remnants of an energetic priest mining trial sometime in the late 1700s. ...

The stone was erected in 1927 in memory of theology professor Nicolaus Bothniensius, one of the main church leaders in Sweden.

The Nature reserve of Bondöfjärden is located about 10 km southeast of Piteå in the Piteå archipelago. The reserve covers a 10-speech islands in Bondöfjärden. The islands are part of the geological nationwide interesting Pite River ridge. The reserve is about 5510 hectares, including 188 ha of land ...

Along the 55 kilometer long Rokån you can find Bröstfallet, a nice destination for an excursion. Back in the days there was a power station here which provided electricity for the villages Roknäs, Svensbyn, Bergsviken and Storfors. Today Bröstfallet is a popular stop for both locals and tourist ...

In the middle of the city you will find Byxtorget. It's a place where people gather to meet each other, looking and listen to any of Piteås performances.  At the Square you will find the tree called poppeln. Here you can also find embellishment in honor of pite sons Daniel Solander C and CJ Bostrom. ...

Cultural signs has been placed out in central Piteå so we can remember the environments and personalities in the cultural life that has shaped Piteå, to the great town it is today. So feel free to take a walk and follow the cultural steps of Piteå! We have also created a cultural setting around ...

Enjoy the beautiful views of Piteå archipelago. The area has a dramatic character, and is also very rich in minerals. The upper part of the mountain is characterized by bare rocks. Up here are sheltered barbecue area and a gazebo. Wonderful views of the archipelago. At a small gravel extraction on ...

The remnants of Degerfors Bruk is located in the heart of Jävrebyn. Here they produced bar iron and lumber between the years 1797-1887. Today the factory consists of iron works remains, a restoreed mill, reminders of the smithy and some outbuildings. Some parts is still preserved original. ...

The nature reserve Döman is about 2.5 mil south of Piteå and about 9 km SE of Jävre in Piteå Kommun. The reserve includes the two islands Gråsjälen and Döman located just south of Jävre-Sandön in Piteå inner archipelago. The reserve domain is approximately 74 hectares and was formed in 1997. ...

Ecopark Rosfors is a unique area at Norrbottens coast land. Signs and paths will guide you through the extraordinary environment with a lot of things worth seeing for example Rosfors nature reserve, Lustgården reserve, Hällträsk reserve, Ristjäls mine and Bergtjärnsflygget.     Ecopark Ros ...

Almost in the centre of Piteå, in Inrefjärden is Fingermanholmen close and available by boat and kajak during summertime. At winter it's only a ski trip away. The sauna is only available during summer. Sandy beaches small paths and interesting history! Well worth a visit.

Fårön, 4 km from Piteå center, is a good representative of Piteås inner archipelago. The island has a recreational area with nature trails and picnic areas in a varied and exciting nature. An approximately 300 m long stretch of nature trail is also adapted for the disabled. Information signs p ...

Gammelgården is a summer museum in Öjeby church town with an exhibition that tells the history of the church town. Here is a revised and updated exhibition from the previous church town museum that shows the historical environment with Öjeby church as a parish church with surrounding church cot ...

Gläntan is a favorite spot among the residents of Piteå. It features a beautiful, long sandy beach with fine-grained sand and shallow waters, making it ideal for swimming. Here you'll find fire pits, firewood, benches, and tables. The beach is easily accessible for visitors with limited mobility tha ...

Granparken is a recreational area where visitors can enjoy the countryside setting.  The park features a garden area with household crops and beautiful summer flowers, a farming museum, the ruins of northern Sweden's first official residence for a county governor, a small playground, and a numb ...

On the shore of Gråträsket lies the chapel that conveys a feeling of bygone times. The chapel was built in 1934 on the site of the old chapel. Gråträsk's chapel is a church building in Gråträsk that belongs to the Piteå parish in the Luleå diocese. The chapel has knotty timbered walls and a steep ch ...

The idea of ​​a pedestrian street in central Piteå raised in Juli 1961. It was officially opened on August 11, 1961 and then closed to vehicular traffic until September 10th on the same year. After an extensive renovation, the main Street is now heated, which means that during the winter the street ...

Welcome to the glasworks and shop, enjoy the historic view of a traditional workmethod that dates back to the 17th century when watching our glassblowers in their everyday work at this smallscaled factory located in a part of Furunäsets old mental hospital. You will find us in premises that ha ...

The church of Hortlax was finished in 1917 and the work had started in 1913 when Hortlax became it's own parish. The church is built as a cross church, made of stone in Jugend style and affected by the Gothic style.The church is located on Kyrkmalmen, a hill in the middle of the community. For visi ...

Inre Mörögrund is an island in Piteå archipelago.  It´s a perfect place to visit for you who like to lay down on a sun warm archipelago slab. The island has a lagoon-like bay with excellent cliff plates.  The island is roaming friendly and has no cottage buildnings.  To the east of the bay ...

Inside the mill is our local history museum. It is a local history museum that showcases the history of our region with objects and photographs from the old farming community. Many of the items were donated by villagers who wanted the cultural heritage to live on. The museum reflects what it might h ...

Jävre Touristcenter is located south of Piteå along the E4 and with a view over the ocean! This house is what we call The gateway to both the north and south counties, Norr- and Västerbotten. This 1960's listed building has been renovated with care and contains Tourist Centre and an interactive e ...

Piteå´s highest mountain with a view over the whole Piteå River Valley. From Kalahatten its easy to see the effects of the inland ice when it withdrew from south-east to north-west and how hills and lake systems were formed. The top is 243 m above sea which gives you a view over Svensbyn, Infjä ...

Jävrebodarnas Fiskecamp is the home for this museum boasting Europe's largest collection of old wood working tools, about 28 000 in all, and 2 000 other exhibits related to fishing, hunting and farming. Here you can find, among other things, thirteen planers that are over 600 years old. One of ...

Kluntarna is the pearl in the outer archipelago and is part of Patta Pekens nature reserve and is only 4 km from the mainland. The island has an exciting and barren nature with shiny polished slabs, graying rock rubble fields and wind-torn trees. On the rocky island there is also growing a lot ...

Homestead located in the middle of the village of Lillpite, there are 17 buildings, including an old mill and a power station. Shown here are samples of the farming community's crafts and food, with local cultural history at the center. During the summer, the Summer Café operates in Legdgården, kn ...

The nature reserve Lustgården is about 2.5 mil north of Piteå and about 6 km EN of Rosfors Bruk in Piteå kommun. Lustgården is approximately 315 hectares and the reserve was established in 1997. The name Lustgården is a local name used long before the nature reserve was set up. The name implies ...

The beautiful wooden church in Långträsk was built in the century shift, just after the rail route was formed in the railroad town Långträsk. The initiation was held on 20 October 1901 and the Church Council says that the Reverend Nygren consecrated chapel. In the same land areas as the långträsk c ...

Mellerstön is a large island, with good berry and mushroom picking in the season. A large pier with room for 15 boats makes it easy to stay. Water depth at the bridge is about 2.5 meters and in the bay about 5 meters. There is a cabin for rent but you need a boat to get here, experience the Pit ...

During the Swedish-Russian war (1808 - 1809) Russian soldiers came to Piteå again but not nearly to the same harmful consequences as before. The very last shot on Swedish territory in this war was during the Battle of Pitsund August 25, 1809.

Mosesholmen - one of the most attractive areas in the Piteå Archipelago  Mosesholmen is on one of the most beautiful places in Pitea. In addition the bay inside the island offers protection from the wind. Here you can find a fireplace and chemical toilet.  The south beach´s depth makes it ...

Take a walk in the central of Piteå and enjoy our murals on site! In may may 2023 the new Art festival OGJORT took place in Piteå. The theme for this year was murals, four artists painted four diffrent walls in the central of Piteå.  The four artworks are created by a local, a regional, a natio ...

Northern archipelago, east of Trundön. It´s a shallow beach cove with occasional rocks. Popular anchorage with excellent swimming and ideal hiking areas. Provides good protection from winds except for the north and the west.  Nowadays there is a sandbank, Mörösanden, between what used to b ...

The church of Norrfjärden is the youngest in the area of Piteå and it was built in 1967 to replace the church that burnt down in 1963. The architect's name is Göte Lundström and the artist Fritz Sjöström created the interior of the church which clearly take the disabled in consideration.

Seeing a sky with the Northern Light in reality is something special that you do not forget. It is so unlike anything else you can see in the sky. Seeing the northern lights reflected in the glitter of water over the sea is a special experience, it can be done in Piteå before the snow covers the sea ...

The vision is of a symphonic instrument for the 21st century. An instrument that combines tradition, artistic renewal, and innovative technology, to create a tool for the music of the future and for research in such areas as interpretation. Moreover, the instrument will have a versatility ranging ...

Ottergården is a Norrbotten country estate located in the countryside of Piteå. Here is also a small museum with old tools from the agricultural era. Here you can hold your conference, meeting, wedding or perhaps something else. During the summer we offer a café and evenings with different themes ...

Along the Strömsund Canal, between the northern and southern harbors, there is a popular walking path. During the summer, you can enjoy Norrstrand Beach, a dog bathing area, barbecue spots, and cozy seating areas along the entire route. The path passes several attractions and parks, includ ...

Piteå's largest park is located in Piteå central next to the cozy Strömsund Canal. During the summer months, activities follow one another in the park. Flea markets, auctions, and park evenings are some of the most frequently attended events. Badhusparken is a meeting place for both young and o ...

The Fruit park is located at the channel between the City Hall and Strömkajen. Here can you find a wide range of many different fruits. In the fall, everyone is welcome to gently pick the fruit and taste it. The Fruit Park's history began in 2006 when about 25 fruit trees was planted in a recta ...

In the town center, by the canal and the hostel, you'll find this park. Here you can sit by the gently bubbling fountain and enjoy the beautiful perennial plantings, or stroll through the themed gardens and find inspiration for your own garden. The city park is located in central Piteå by the Ströms ...

Patta Peken includes a number of islands in the outer part of Piteå archipelago and have a rich flora and bird life. The reserve has many remnants of the old-time fishing. The islands are scattered in the north-south direction and the distance between the northern and southern island is ju ...

A visit to Pite Havsbad is a must when you are in Piteå. Known as the "Riviera of the North," it brings visitors all year round and it's just as impressive during the bright days of summer as in the sparkling winter landscape. Here, you are greeted by stunning views over the Bay of Bothnia and out t ...

Pite River, about 410 km long, is one of the Swedish national rivers, one of the four major unregulated except for a hydroelectric dam in Sikfors. Catchment area 11,285 km ². Pite River rises near the Norwegian border in Sulitelmamassivet, flows to the southeast and flows into the Gulf of Bothn ...

The island belongs to Västerbotten County and is jointly owned by the municipalities of Piteå and Skellefteå. It is located on the outermost edge of the sea towards the Bothnian Bay, just off the village of Kinnbäck, about 50 km north of Skellefteå and approximately 30 km south of Piteå. Today, ...

Piteå archipelago offers unique flora, genuine historic environments with fascinating ancient monuments and wonderful, long, sandy beaches. Relax in peace and quiet, explore the archipelago in your own boat or head out on our tour boat on a seal safari, a sightseeing tour or a glorious day of s ...

Piteå Konsthall is located in the town center at Kaleido a meeting place for new art. Here a varied program of different exhibitions by artists with different expressions and techniques are shown. Each year we arrange ten exhibitions, five out of them are shown in cooperation with Piteå Konstfö ...

In the charming old harbor warehouses in the Southern Harbor, there is plenty to explore for anyone interested in boats. Here you can see old wooden boats, boat engines, and fishing equipment as well as gear that seal hunters brought with them during their months out on the ice. Discover exhibi ...

Piteå kyrka is one of the oldest wooden churches in the upper Norrland. When Piteå got town privileges 1621 the center of the town was located in Öjebyn. After a fire in 1666 the entire town was deserted, and the decision of moving the town to where it is located today was taken. The population ...

Piteå Museum is located in the city center in a beautiful old yellow building that used to the Town hall on Rådhustorget. ​​​​​​The museum has a wide buisness that includes collecting objects and photographs, exhibitions, documentation and local historic research as well as cultural questions.  ...

The Line between Älvsbyn and Piteå was built in the years 1911-1915. It was one of many cross paths built between inland areas and the coast. At Sikfors it was built at a location where the river channel was very deep, a bridge was therefore constructed. Railway bridge, which was introduced in 1914 ...

The southern archipelago, near Högsböleskiftet, offers a scenic area with excellent opportunities for both hiking and relaxation. The nearest small boat harbor on the mainland is Småskärsudden, and on site there is a sheltered jetty protected from most winds, making docking easy. Next to the jetty, ...

In various locations around the village, traces of stone foundations can sometimes be found, reflecting a time when milling activity was in full swing. Roka Mill was one of these mills, and this building is a central part of Roknäs' history. Today, the mill is no longer used for grinding b ...

Rosfors is an old industrial estate, situated like a bright, green oasis surrounded by dark coniferous forests. Here, you can stroll through cultivated fields, tree-lined avenues, and woodlands. Unique History In the early 1830s, iron ore was discovered in the bedrock at Rosfors. In 1838, 15 lo ...

The manor, dating back to 1899, features a charming dining hall/event floor as well as a spacious professional kitchen and bar. The interiors are tastefully designed and flexible, allowing the space to be adapted to suit individual preferences. The manor can be booked for private events such as cour ...

Sikfors old power plant, currently owned by Sikfors Interest Group, was commissioned in 1912, and became Norrbotten's first major water power plant. It was Sikfors power plant which started electrification of Norrbotten industry, of which Luleå Träsliperi AB in Karlshälla was the first industry. Th ...

Skags Lighthouse is one of Sweden's oldest lighthouses. It was in operation off Örnsköldsvik from 1871 to 1957 before being dismantled and, in the 1970s, relocated to Jävre in Piteå Municipality. The lighthouse was donated by the Swedish Maritime Administration in honor of the local lighthouse-build ...

Solandergården is a museum and summer café adjacent to Solanderparken. Built to honour the memory of botanist and pupil of Linneaus Daniel Solander, who circumnavigated the globe with Captain Cook. You can book a guided tour upon request.  The café is open during the summer season. ...

The Solander Society was formed in spring 1999 in Öjebyn, Old Town of Piteå, the birthplace of Daniel C Solander. The aim of the Society is to honour the memory of Solander. The Society has layed out a small garden, the Solander Garden, at the very spot where Solander was born. The garden is lo ...

St Bartheélemy promenade is a walkway surrounded by beautiful green open areas with shrubbery and trees. Green surfaces frequently used as football pitches, for the equestrian competitions and similar events. It runs along the beach between City Hall and the neigborhood Svartudden.

The sunlit, tranquil lagoon at Stenskär आकर्षts many visitors with its long sandy beach. The island also offers rich birdlife and intriguing remains of old labyrinths. Deep inside the bay lies a picturesque fishing village with red-painted fishing cabins, giving the area an authentic archipelago cha ...

Experience the powerful flow of Storforsen! Here you can swim, enjoy a coffee break, or join a guided tour surrounded by spectacular nature. Storforsen, located in Älvsbyn Municipality, is the largest unregulated rapid in Europe. The entire stretch of the rapids extends for about 5 kilomet ...

Stor-Räbben is a very beautiful island, with a catastrophic barren nature different from the nature that exists on the mainland. The island is included along with Lill-Räbben, Stenskär, Norra Bondökallen and Olasvenskallen in a nature reserve. The latter two islands are bird protection of nesting gr ...

By the canal next to Tages Bridge in Piteå, a vibrant new meeting place has taken shape – Strömkajen. This spacious wooden deck invites you to relax by the water, where both locals and visitors can sit back, soak up the sun, and enjoy the gentle flow of life along the canal. Strömkajen is desig ...

About 35 kilometers west of Piteå, near Fagerheden, lies the Svartliden Nature Reserve – a green oasis for those who want to experience a forest with the feel of untouched wilderness. Established in 1997, Svartliden covers around 65 hectares of rich, herb-filled old-growth forest. Spruce domina ...

At Svinöra, Piteå Boat Club has its welcoming clubhouse, beautifully located by the sea. The area offers a clubhouse, sauna, dance floor, and a lively program of activities throughout the summer months. This is a natural gathering place for boating enthusiasts, where visitors and members alike ...

Swedish coffee Enjoying a coffee means to slow down for a while and appreciate the good things in life! A typical Swedish coffee means a few cups of brewing coffee and a freshly baked cinnamon bun, a classic pastry such as Napoleon, a cake or a yummy chocolate ball. The selection is large and we Swe ...

Museum of rural life in Svensbyn including a pond, water mill, mill house and farm animals. There is a cafe with homemade cakes and a vibrant cultural life during the summer months. Guided tours by appointment. Welcome!  

This monumental stone is made to honor the brave men and woman working to maintain peace in service of the UN. It's located between Vänortparken and Fruktparken in the center of Piteå.

The Parkofart, with its proximity to Strömsund Canal, North Harbour with fishing hut and the quaint buildings in Norrmalm, forms a welcoming environment. The former North Harbour Park has been refurbished and this has created an artistic outdoor environment. This includes mostly regional, but also ...

Welcome to the summer church at Havsbadet. Havsbadskyrkan is an oasis in the middle of summer life at Piteå Havsbad. During the summer, there is a waffle café serving coffee, snacks, waffles, and ice cream. There is always a craft table for children, a ping pong table, badminton, and much more! ...

The present town hall was built in 1829. It´s regional design was influenced by the Finnish-Russian wood empire that existed on the opposite side of the Baltic. You will find it on the Town Hall Square, which is one of only two preserved 17th century squares, having closed off corners, in the c ...

The reserve is located in Piteå inner archipelago and includes Lill-Rönnskäret, Storstensrevet and three bird-rich islands i the northern and eastern parts of the reserve. The reserve is a valuable nesting and resting place for numerous bird species.

On the big and green island the wildlife conservation area on Koskäret and Koskärshalsen is the most popular excursions. Here you have a chance to combine a refreshing bath at the long shallow sandy beach with a rejuvenating forest walk. There are two cabins for rent here, you'll need a boat to get ...

Lillpite Power Station was built around the year 1917-1918 by the so-called Courage rapids. It began supplying the villages of Sjulnäs, Långnäsvägen, Öjebyn and Bölebyn.      

In Öjebyn just outside the center of Piteå, there is one of Norrbotten's oldest and most beautiful stone churches, Öjeby Church. Construction of the church began around 1500, but during the 18th century the church became too cramped and was rebuilt into today's cross church. Next to the ch ...

A cultural treasure to be protected and preserved for future generations. Here you will find the Gammelgården museum, the Visningsstugan, the Kyrkstadscafe in St. Mary's House and Öjeby Church. Guides are available in the area during the summer. Legend has it that the first wooden church in Pit ...

Take a walk in central Piteå and contemplate Piteå's fine murals. In May 2023, Piteå's art festival OGJORT was held. This year's theme was murals and four artists have painted four different walls in central Piteå. Mona Caron - Lillbrogatan 12 Mona Caron is a Swiss artist who became a muralist ...