Skellefteå on a shoestring: 7 activities to light up your January

January in Skellefteå is not only dark and cold but also the toughest month financially for many. Here are seven fun and affordable activities to help you stay entertained.

Stella Schwarz thinks it's fun to visit the library with her mom, Anna Schwarz.

Stella Schwarz thinks it's fun to visit the library with her mom, Anna Schwarz.

Foto: Frida Öhman

Skellefteå2025-01-15 12:00

1. Visit a library.

Follow the example of 6-year-old Stella Schwarz and head to your nearest library. Borrow a stack of books to cozy up with on your sofa at home.

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Stella Schwarz thinks it's fun to visit the library with her mom, Anna Schwarz.

2. Sledding with friends

– Gather a group and head to the nearest sledding hill. Skellefteå has plenty of great options! Besides the children’s hill at Vitberget, you can try Solbacken’s outdoor park or hills in Sjungande Dalen, Prästbordet, Morö Backe, Anderstorp, and Erikslid. Outside central Skellefteå, you’ll find sledding hills in places like Boliden, Örviken, and Skelleftehamn.

3. Plan a cozy movie night.

Snuggle up on the sofa with a bowl of popcorn, light some candles, and enjoy your favorite film.

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Now is the perfect time to snuggle up on the couch in front of your favourite series or a really good movie.

4. Take a walk in the daylight

Enjoy a winter stroll along one of Skellefteå's beautiful walking paths. If you'd like to walk in the forest during winter, try the Winter Walk at Vitberget. The trail is groomed by snowmobile and is about four kilometres long.

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Malin Nilsson, art educator at Skellefteå konsthall, and Veronica Olofsson, art educator at the Anna Nordlander Museum, organize the art workshop at Sara kulturhus.

5. The Art Workshop, Sara Kulturhus

The Art Workshop is a space where children and adults can unleash their creativity to the fullest. No prior experience is needed, and participation is free of charge. Art educators Malin and Veronica provide a variety of materials for your own creative projects.

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At the creative drop-in workshop at Sara kulturhus, young people and adults can explore art and their own creativity.

6. Go ice skating

There are several ice rinks in Skellefteå. For an extra special experience, visit the ice rink at Nordanå, where you can skate under the floodlights to the sound of beautiful music.

7. Take a trip on the ski trail

Put on your skis and take a trip on the nearest ski trail or illuminated track. The municipality has groomed ski trails in most villages and communities.

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Take the opportunity to get your workout done while enjoying the nature with a trip on the ski trails.