Welcome to Piteå!
Where magnificent nature meets a vibrant city centre
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Experience perhaps northern Sweden’s best combination of coast, city and nature. In Piteå, archipelago, sandy beaches and forests await, along with a vibrant cultural life, good food and experiences that will make you want to stay a little longer.
What’s on in Piteå
As one of the most event-filled summer cities in Norrland, Piteå offers big crowd favorites and recurring draws. This and much more is happening this summer!
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More of fun
Thursday, 13 August · More datesKaleido -
Music & concert
Saturday, 15 AugustOn the beach at Pite Havsbad -
Market & flea market
Saturday, 15 August · More datesNoliaområdet -
More of fun
Saturday, 15 AugustFläktgatan 24 -
Market & flea market
Sunday, 16 AugustVägen Västerut 1 -
More of fun
Sunday, 16 AugustFramnäs Folkhögskola
Discover summer in Piteå
Piteå is a city where summer is visible and audible. Explore a wide range of events, activities, attractions and scenic environments!
Shopping
Stroll among local gems, familiar brands and themed specialty shops. In the city center, shopping, cafes and restaurants are close by – perfect for a day out on the town!
Day trips
There is a lot to discover around Piteå! Hiking or cycling are two nice ways to find your favorite spot.
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Welcome to the Cozy Urban Adventure Forest Here you’ll find: Bivouacs/shelters Tables and benches Fire pits A birdwatching dock The area is easily accessible: the main trail is wheelchair-friendly, there’s a large parking area, small side trails here and there, and several benches along the main path. An oasis of nature close to the city…
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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 kilometres, with a total drop of 82 metres. The nature reserve,…
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SEARCH FOR CHECKPOINTS AND EXPLORE YOUR SURROUNDINGS WITH HITTAUT Since 2008 Hittaut has attracted thousands of participants to get out and look for checkpoints. Bring the Hittaut map on your walk, bike ride or run and you will activate both body and mind while searching for checkpoints. Perhaps you'll also explore something new. Collect codes…
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Welcome to hike the Solander Trail along the coastal landscapes of Norrbotten in Swedish Lapland. The 230 km trail stretches from Luleå Airport, just outside Luleå in the north, to Jävre, south of Piteå. As you hike, you will experience a fascinating landscape waiting to tell its story – a cultural history spanning more than…
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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. At Ekopark Rosfors there is also a windbreak called Skogsrået. The sculptural form of the…
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In Piteå there is a wide range of cycle paths that take you to places that you would never be able to experience by car. The proximity to the water, the forest, the magnificent gardens of the villa plots, the works of art and the park benches is tangible, as are the smells and sounds.…
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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 to have…
A taste of Piteå
Experience everything from the perfect recipe for Piteå’s national dish – Pitepalt – to courses made with ingredients sourced directly from the forest, lake and countryside.
Fun for the whole family
Are you looking for something else to do this summer? Here are some ideas for fun family activities in Piteå.
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Welcome to 3000 square meters of play and fun. Start with a series of bowling, then move on to adventure golf. If you get hungry, you can always take a break and eat some food, or maybe a cooling ice cream. When the little ones needs activating, we recommend a visit to Nimby's World. After…
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Welcome to Piteå activity park: Norrstrand Multiarena. Here you will find 800 square meters to ride your skateboard, kickbike, inline skates or BMX. Choose between street or bowl, according to your ability and interest. Just a stone's throw outside the city is Norrstrand's activity area where you can have fun for a whole day. Why…
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Piteås city camping offers mostly pitches för the whole summer season, a pool, kiosk and miniaturegolf near both the city and the archipelago. A few pitches at a parking space nearby. No pitches available during events as Piteå Summer Games and Stora Nolia. Welcome.
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Mini golf is a true summer classic and a must during your visit to Pite Havsbad. Challenge friends and family to a relaxed game on our mini golf course – perfect for both children and adults of all ages. A fun break between swimming, activities, and other holiday experiences. Clubs and balls are available for…
From past to present
Discover the places that carry our story – and still to this day contribute to Piteå’s unique character and charm.