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Wabi-sabi Guided tours and Activities

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 a bus guide and to create a special guided tour on the theme of your choice. She offers activities for parties or conferences, suitable for most venues.

“The expression wabi-sabi originates in Japan and means something like ‘the beauty of imperfections’. I give guided tours focused on story, not dates, and arrange activities were everybody can participate and enjoy themselves. There is nothing I like better than taking care of others and making sure they have a good time. Nothing in this life is perfect, but a lot of things are fun – and I look forward to having fun with you!”

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

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Updated: 16 June 2026

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