Skellefteå

Skellefteå kommun Essentials

Skellefteå kommun offers a mix of industrial heritage, religious history, and coastal nature. Key sites include the historic Bonnstan church town and Lejonströmsbron, one of Sweden’s oldest wooden bridges. The region is the home of the world-famous Västerbottensost cheese, celebrated at its dedicated visitor center in Burträsk. Nature enthusiasts can explore the Bjuröklubb peninsula’s lighthouse and the diverse inland lakes and waterfalls, while the town center features regional theater and historic cobblestone squares.