Piteå central

In the heart of Piteå lies Sweden's oldest pedestrian street, stretching from Rådhustorget to Lillbrogatan. The pedestrian street was officially opened in 1961 and has been a car-free zone since September 10th of the same year. Storgatan is the most significant part of Piteå city centre, as the main shopping district extends along the pedestrian street. Today, the pedestrian street is heated, ensuring that it remains snow-free throughout the year. Looking up from the pedestrian street, you'll see timeless apartments lining the street alongside the shops. It is as centrally located as you could dream of - a perfect location for those who want to be close to everything and save valuable time.

On Storgatan in Piteå, you will find Rådhustorget, which, along with Stora torget in Uppsala, is one of Sweden's two preserved 17th-century squares with enclosed corners. In 1829, the current town hall was built, and its architecture is regionally influenced and inspired by the Finnish-Russian timber empire on the other side of the Bothnian Bay. You will find Piteå Museum in the Town Hall, where they showcase a basic exhibition of what Piteå looked like in the late 1800s in miniature form.

Sundsgatan is a popular street running through the city centre. Along this street, you'll find restaurants, the city hotel, the city church, and much more. At the end of the street, you can see our hospital where the public dental service is also located. Next to the hospital is one of our high schools, Strömbackaskolan, offering a wide range of programs. In central Piteå, there are also schools for children of all ages. In Piteå, we take care of everyone, so having good elderly care is important. If you happen to be politically inclined, you will find our municipal building next to the high school.

For Those Who Want to Succeed

Piteå is filled with small and large businesses that are close to the hearts of Piteå's residents. The city, with its inhabitants, strongly supports local shops to keep them running. During the pandemic, most businesses faced tough times. An initiative was started to help all of Piteå's businesses by making it easier for local residents to order through a website and have their goods delivered to their homes. In Piteå, you have great opportunities to succeed in what you love most, such as hosting an event.

In Piteå, there are opportunities for events. Christinasalen, Acusticum, and Kaleido invite you to various types of performances, including stand-up, different forms of dance, lectures, and education. There is something for everyone, even for those who want to reach for the applause and fulfill all their dreams.

Summer Town Piteå

The primary reason for living in Piteå is the wonderful summer. Here, the sun is up all day long, and you never have to worry about the summer evening ending. Families with children have Norrstrandspoolen for play and fun, while young people have access to Tages bro to enjoy the sun with a picnic on the bridge overlooking the canal. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy the evening sun on the rooftop terrace with a view over Piteå city. For those who want to extend their summer in Piteå, Norrstrandskampingen is always available. There, you have walking distance to both the beach, the city, and the nature right behind your caravan door. Central Piteå offers plenty of the beautiful nature we have in the north. Badhusparken is a perfect place for families and friends to socialize, with a playground for the children.

Doesn't Piteå always dance and smile? At least at the end of July, when the entire Piteå comes together on Sundsgatan, which has been renovated with carousels, games, food, entertainment by famous artists, and an abundance of tourists who also want to experience Piteå's foremost and second-largest event. But, Piteå Summer Games are even bigger. In June, football teams from over several different nations come. Since the 1990's, around 40 different nations have participated, and Piteå's tourism level rises to around 38,000 visitors during the tournament, nearly doubling the city's population. On Piteå Summer Games' official website, they write: "When people describe Piteå Summer Games, they often highlight the unique opening parade, the midnight sun matches, and how the people of Piteå are world-class when it comes to hospitality. Piteå Summer Games is organized by eight associations active within the Piteå municipality and generates approximately 2.5 million Swedish kronor for local sports annually."

In central Piteå, there are two grocery stores within walking distance, approximately 350 meters apart. Stora Coop is located at Hamnplan 41, and Ica Kvantum is located at Hamnplan 7. At Coop and Ica, you can find all the different grocery products you might need.

By Alva Sundkvist, Linnea Elveback, Smilla Nilsson & Rebecca Gran