Practical information

Welcome to the Arctic city Piteå, a coastal town where winter offers sparkling snow, northern lights, and the unique ice road where you can walk, kick-sled, or skate across the frozen sea.

Here, winter adventures meet a vibrant town center filled with shopping, cozy cafés, and restaurants serving local ingredients from the sea, forest, and nearby farms. When summer arrives, Piteå transforms into the “Riviera of the North,” with sunny beaches, island adventures, and the midnight sun – a destination to experience all year round. Here you will also find practical information for your visit, from how to get here to what to pack.

Visit Piteå in the winter - what to expect

• Piteå has a subarctic climate with very cold winters, typically lasting from December to March. Average daytime temperatures range from -3°C to -9°C, while nighttime temperatures can drop to between -10°C and -19°C. In exceptonal cases it can drop as low as -30°C. The winter months bring moderate snowfall. Packing warm clothing is essential.

• Fewer Crowds: Winter is a quieter season for travel, with fewer visitors in the area.

• Magical Scenery: Snow transforms the landscape into a pristine "winter wonderland" with snow-covered Piteå with frozen lakes.