Frequently asked questions
Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Piteå, ranging from activities and events to accommodation, food and practical information. The aim is to make it easy for you to plan your visit and quickly find the information you need.
About Piteå
There isn’t really a best time to visit Piteå – every season has its own charm. In summer, the archipelago, the beaches and the light nights are a draw, whilst autumn offers a landscape bursting with colour and crisp, fresh days. Winter offers snow-covered landscapes, winter activities and the Northern Lights, and in spring, nature comes to life with brighter days and new experiences. Whenever you choose to visit, there’s always something to discover in Piteå.
Summer in Piteå is perhaps the season most closely associated with the town. During the long, light summer months, the municipality is brimming with activities, events and experiences for both residents and visitors. Here you’ll find popular attractions such as Pite Havsbad, the Piteå Dansar och Ler music festival and the Piteå Summer Games football festival.
Winter in Piteå is not to be underestimated. Here you’ll find snow-covered landscapes, magical Northern Lights and experiences such as dog sledding and the popular ice rink. For those who want to experience a proper northern Swedish winter, there are few places that offer the same combination of nature, adventure and tranquillity.
Find out more about year-round attractions here
Getting to Piteå is easy, no matter where you’re travelling from. With good transport links by air, train, bus and car, the town is easily accessible for both long-distance visitors and day-trippers from the surrounding area.
You can read more about visiting Piteå here
Discover Piteå – take the bus, cycle, drive or walk between the town’s attractions, restaurants and nature reserves.
You can find out more about our services on our website
Yes, there is a tourist information centre in Piteå to help you find places of interest, activities, events and experiences throughout the municipality. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, you’re welcome to contact us for tips, inspiration and practical information ahead of your visit.
If you’d like to find out more about opening hours, contact details or other information, you’ll find it here.
Piteå has a wide range of car parks, making it easy for you to visit central Piteå. There are around 1,500 parking spaces here, 750 of which are in multi-storey car parks. There are around 45 parking spaces for people with reduced mobility.
There are information signs at the various car parks explaining how to register.
The charge applies on weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm and on the day before Sundays and public holidays from 9 am to 3 pm. At other times, there is no charge and no registration is required.
One hour’s free parking (Zone 2240) during paid parking hours applies at most off-street car parks and at some on-street car parks in accordance with Tariff 2. The free parking period applies per day.
Two hours’ free parking (Zone 2247) during paid parking hours applies in three of the municipality’s car parks – Stadsberget, Leoparden and Älgen – in accordance with Tariff 3. The free parking period applies per day.
Register your parking via the app, text message, voice response or payment terminal. At the payment terminals at Stora Coop and ICA Kvantum, you can register your free parking period by pressing a special ‘green button’ on the display. At certain on-street car parks – Lillbrogatan, Storgatan and Uddmasgatan – you can also pay by card at the payment machine.
Parking discs are required in some local authority car parks outside the town centre, for example at Arena Norrstrand, which is home to the indoor football hall, the PiteEnergi Arena, the bowling alley and the Norrmalmia sports hall.
Find out more on our local authority website, pitea.se
You can find maps here at the Tourist Centre.
We have maps of Piteå and other municipalities such as Luleå, Arjeplog and Jokkmokk.
We also have camping maps, leaflets, souvenirs and lots more.
Welcome to our place!
Yes! There’s free Wi-Fi in the town centre.
It’s called PK-GUEST
. The password is piteakommun.
The History of Piteå
Piteå Museum tells the story of the town and the Piteå region, from the earliest settlements to modern-day Piteå. Through exhibitions, artefacts and photographs, you’ll gain an insight into what life has been like through the ages. The museum also offers guided tours where the history and the town’s surroundings are brought to life by a guide.
Activities and experiences
Piteå offers a wide range of activities for children and families all year round. There is everything from playgrounds, swimming and family-friendly beaches to nature experiences, day-out destinations and exciting events. In summer, attractions such as Pite Havsbad and the archipelago draw visitors, whilst winter offers snow play, the ice rink and other winter activities. Whatever the season, there are plenty of opportunities to create memorable experiences together.
For more information, please visit our page for families with children
Yes! In Piteå, there are plenty of activities to discover when the weather isn’t at its best. Visit museums and exhibitions, enjoy concerts and cultural events at Studio Acusticum, relax at a spa or keep active with exercise and sport. For families with children, there are also various activities and experiences to suit all ages.
You can find more tips on our website under ‘Activities & Experiences’
At the moment, we only have a few let-out operators in Piteå, but there will be more once Fritidsbanken gets up and running in the near future.
Further information is available on their website
You can find all our events in our events calendar.
In that case, please contact the Piteå Tourist Centre, which manages everything to do with the events calendar and the E4 road signs.
You can submit your event here
You can sign up for the newsletter via this link, and it will be sent directly to your email address.
Who is the white reindeer? It’s Rejne!
Rejne is Piteå’s very own mascot, and he is a proud and cheerful resident of Piteå who loves taking part in all the fun things that happen in Piteå. He’s always happy to join in with whatever visitors enjoy doing, both as a friend and as a mascot. White reindeer are said to bring both happiness and good luck, and Rejne is keen to spread that feeling to everyone he meets.
Shopping in Piteå
Normal opening hours are:
Weekdays 10am–6pm
. On Saturdays and Sundays, opening hours may vary between different shops and shopping centres. Many have shorter opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s always a good idea to check the current opening hours before your visit.
Find out more on our Shopping page
Piteå offers a varied selection of shops, ranging from fashion, homeware and sports to local specialist shops and supermarkets. For those who enjoy sustainable shopping, there are also several second-hand shops where you can find everything from clothes and furniture to books and unique bargains.
Find out more on our Shopping page
Absolutely, there are loads of cosy cafés and coffee shops in the city centre.
You can read more about that here
Piteå Gift Vouchers can be purchased at Gallerian, where there is a vending machine, at the front shop of ICA Kvantum, and at the Piteå Tourist Centre.
If you wish to place a corporate order or a larger order, you can do so via the Piteå Presenkort website
There are around 80 businesses affiliated with Piteå Gift Card.
See the full list on the Piteå Gift Card website