When winter arrives in Piteå
Winter is a time of year when Piteå transitions from the colours of autumn to a winter landscape covered in snow and ice. As the temperature drops and the snow begins to settle, both the natural surroundings and the ways in which you can experience the town change. This is the perfect time to wrap up warm and head out to experience Piteå in winter. Try a dog-sled ride, explore the snowshoe trails, or set off on a winter walk and stop off at one of the town’s cosy cafés to warm up with a cup of coffee. As darkness falls, you can also take the opportunity to look up at the sky and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights dancing over Piteå. Winter is the perfect time to discover a new side to Piteå and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that the season brings.
Training
Ride on a sled run by one of our guides or drive your own dog sledge. We offer exciting dogsled tours in the beautiful and peaceful coastal area of North Botnia. The nearby icecovered sea Bottenviken and the forest offers great opportunities to vary this ancient way to travel on snow and ice. With our…
Close to nature
The Solanderleden non-profit association has developed snowshoe hiking trails within Rosfors Ekopark. The aim is to make it easier to find suitable trails to follow in winter with snowshoes and to know the difficulty and approximate time for the snowshoe hike. In winter, it can be difficult to follow traditional hiking trails when you can't…
Natural attraction
Seeing a sky with the Northern Light in reality is something special that you do not forget. It is so unlike anything else you can see in the sky. Seeing the northern lights reflected in the glitter of water over the sea is a special experience, it can be done in Piteå before the snow covers the…
Music & concert
Winter offers a range of activities and events
During the winter, there are plenty of activities and events to discover in Piteå. In December, the town is filled with Christmas spirit, with markets, concerts and other traditions, whilst the rest of the winter offers a varied selection of cultural events, sport and activities.
Did you know that Pite Havsbad has plenty to offer even in winter? Although the resort is perhaps best known for its summer attractions, there are plenty of activities and experiences to enjoy during the colder months of the year. Why not pop over there and see what there is to do?
Do you need more tips or inspiration?
Welcome to the Piteå Tourist Information Centre! Here you can find a range of suggestions for things to see, do and experience in Piteå. We’d be happy to tell you more about activities, places to visit, events and other hidden gems that can make your stay even better.
Be sure to keep an eye on our events calendar to see what’s happening in Piteå this winter.