When the midnight sun shines over Piteå
Piteå is really coming to life now! When summer arrives in Piteå, the town and the countryside are filled with life. The long, light days make it easy to spend more time outdoors and discover everything summer has to offer. Head out into the Piteå archipelago and explore the islands, go on a boat trip or enjoy a day at one of the town’s many beaches. For those who want to stay a little longer, there are several camping sites where you can stay close to nature and have summer right on your doorstep.
Natural attraction
The island belongs to Västerbotten County and is jointly owned by the municipalities of Piteå and Skellefteå. It is located on the outermost edge of the sea towards the Bothnian Bay, just off the village of Kinnbäck, about 50 km north of Skellefteå and approximately 30 km south of Piteå. Today, Pite-Rönnskär is primarily a…
Close to nature
With its own wonderful sandy beaches and shallow water, Gläntan is Piteå's own little beach paradise. Directions: From Piteå town centre, drive towards Pite Havsbad on road 506, and turn left towards Haraholmen. Follow the road until you see the sign to Gläntan or Sandängesstranden naturreservat.
Café
Welcome to our Café, museum and farm shop! In autumn and winter we have specific opening hours and then you can stop by for a coffee and stroll around and shop in the store. Read more and check our opening hours on our page on Facebook. In the summer season we have our service inside…
Café
Welcome to Café Hildur, in the heart of the Piteå archipelago! Here we serve everything from delicious pastries and coffee to sandwiches outdoors. We’re open during late winter and summer—simply on the days when the weather allows! To learn more about opening hours, events, or other fun happenings, please visit our Facebook page.
Cafés and the highlights of the summer
As well as swimming and the natural surroundings, Piteå offers a wide range of events, activities and meeting places. Take a seat at one of the town’s summer cafés and enjoy a coffee and cake, or make the most of the opportunity to experience one of the summer’s many events. During the summer, Piteå is bustling with visitors and activities, not least when ‘Piteå Dansar och Ler’ and the ‘Piteå Summer Games’ come to town. With music, sport and other summer experiences on offer, there are plenty of reasons to get out and about and take part in what’s happening in Piteå.
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.
Do also take the opportunity to keep an eye on our events calendar to see what’s happening in Piteå this summer.