Scull engraving from a floor stone in Piteå Church.
Elin Johansson

Horrid Piteå

A town tour of the dark side. Thinking about moving to Piteå? Do you really know what you are getting into?

Come along for a historic walk in central Piteå focused on all the things left out of the tourist brochures: feuds, wars, ghosts, scandals and death. If you still want to move here, at least you will know where the bodies are buried! 

The walk takes app. 60 minutes and is app. 1,5 km long. Guests at Piteå Stadshotell have the option of including a visit to the Hotel Ghosts favorite haunts, including the attic tower... 

Want to know more? Visit the Facebook page – or contact Elin directly!

Updated: 16 June 2026

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Piteå turistcenter

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