When Piteå changes colour
Autumn is a time when the city’s summer hustle and bustle begins to wind down, offering the chance to discover other sides of Piteå. The green forests take on warm shades of orange, yellow and red, whilst the air grows clearer and the days grow shorter. This is the perfect time to pack a picnic and head out into the countryside to discover beautiful new spots and enjoy a more peaceful Piteå. Why not set off along the Solanderleden trail and stop off at one of Arknat’s unique wind shelters? Or head up to one of Piteå’s various vantage points, such as Kalahatten, and enjoy the view of the forests as they take on their autumn colours. Autumn is the perfect time to rediscover Piteå.
Hiking
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…
Natural attraction
Piteå´s highest mountain with a view over the whole Piteå River Valley. From Kalahatten its easy to see the effects of the inland ice when it withdrew from south-east to north-west and how hills and lake systems were formed. The top is 243 m above sea which gives you a view over Svensbyn, Infjärden and the ocean.…
Sightseeing & tour
Elin Johansson’s specialty is storytelling-walks about Swedish folklore and legend, ghosts and goblins. She also offers guided tours in Swedish or English of (among other things) central Piteå, Öjeby Church and Church Town, the former asylum at Furunäset, the natural reserve of Storforsen, Jävre lighthouse and along the trail Solanderleden. She can be booked as…
Building & cultural environment
Piteå Museum is located in the city center in a beautiful old yellow building that used to the Town hall on Rådhustorget. The museum has a wide buisness that includes collecting objects and photographs, exhibitions, documentation and local historic research as well as cultural questions. Piteå Museum arranges guided city tours so keep a close eye at…
Activities and experiences
As well as its beautiful natural surroundings, Piteå has even more to offer. Throughout the autumn, there are various events and activities taking place around the town. Discover Piteå’s history on a guided tour with Piteå Museum, or join Wabi-sabi on a tour to Furunäset. There, you’ll learn more about the site’s history and the time when Furunäset was one of Sweden’s largest mental hospitals. But if you’d rather experience culture and entertainment, Studio Acusticum offers a varied programme of concerts, performances and other events throughout the autumn.
Do you need any more tips or inspiration?
Welcome to the Piteå Tourist Centre! Here you can find a range of suggestions for things to see, do and experience in Piteå. We’d be delighted to tell you more about activities, places to visit, events and other hidden gems that can make your stay even better.