Discover Piteå
Piteå has plenty to offer all year round. Discover a wide range of events, activities and attractions, as well as beautiful natural surroundings waiting to be explored.
What is there to do in Piteå?
Piteå offers a diverse range of events throughout the year, from music and cultural experiences to markets and activities for the whole family. There are plenty of reasons to get out and discover something new.
Arknat 2026
In summer 2026, fifteen architecture and engineering students from Sweden and across Europe created three unique shelters along the Solanderleden trail in Norrbotten, two of which are located in Piteå. The shelters at Långberget, Högberget and Fluggtjärn serve as places to rest and meet, with designs inspired by nature, sustainability and local development.
Take the opportunity to explore the Solanderleden trail and discover these new shelters along the way.
Places worth to see
Looking for inspiration for a day trip? Pack a picnic and set out to explore. Around Piteå, you’ll find scenic hiking trails, great day-trip destinations and hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
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The shelter is located just above the existing fire pit at the summit of Högberget and was created as part of the Arknat 2026 architecture festival. 45° is a shelter inspired by the natural rock formations shaped and placed by the most recent Ice Age. The starting point is a simple cube—a clear geometric form…
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In connection with the historic Country Administration security updae, two cultural paths in Långvik was displayed. North trail takes you to the two settlements with about 30 meters apart and starts with an information board with pictures and text. The trail begins on the way down to the harbor and goes towards Pultviken. Southern path…
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The nature reserve Lustgården is about 2.5 mil north of Piteå and about 6 km EN of Rosfors Bruk in Piteå kommun. Lustgården is approximately 315 hectares and the reserve was established in 1997. The name Lustgården is a local name used long before the nature reserve was set up. The name implies that the local…
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Along the 55 kilometer long Rokån you can find Bröstfallet, a nice destination for an excursion. Back in the days there was a power station here which provided electricity for the villages Roknäs, Svensbyn, Bergsviken and Storfors. Today Bröstfallet is a popular stop for both locals and tourists. There are space for parking and a…
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The Vättestigen is a 2.4-3.4 km long family trail developed within the "Naturbonus 2024" project by the Solanderleden non-profit association within Rosfors ecopark. The Vättestigen consists of 37 infopoints in the form of QR codes that describe 10 mythological forest creatures and 12 animals and plants along the path. Each location is marked with a…
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Here you’ll find several pleasant trails that, at the right pace, are suitable for both adults and children. The path follows the old Pilgrim Trail but continues for another kilometer uphill, marked with red and white dots. It then turns through a beautiful old forest, perfect for picking mushrooms, lingonberries, or blueberries in the autumn.…
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The Adventure Trail is a Family Trail developed within the "Naturbonus 2024" project by the Solanderleden non-profit association within the Rosfors ecopark. The adventure trail consists of two loops, partly "The short adventure trail" 1.2 km and "The long adventure trail" 4 km. Along the experience trail there are QR codes to a website with…
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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…
All year around in Piteå
Planning a visit to Piteå during a particular season and looking for inspiration? Here you’ll find tips on what to see, do and experience in spring, summer, autumn and winter.