Press Room Skellefteå

Visit Skellefteå’s press department supports you in your editorial work. We can assist you with information, images, and tips about Skellefteå as a destination.

Here you will find the latest press releases, high-resolution press images, logos, and other press material available for editorial use. Everything is gathered in one place to make it easier for journalists and media to cover Skellefteå as a destination.

Looking for an image of Sara Kulturhus, information about upcoming events, or a direct press contact? This page gives you quick access to downloads and media resources, and our communications team is always happy to provide more information or arrange interviews.

Press images & logos

In our media bank, you’ll find an extensive image gallery as well as logos that you can use to illustrate articles, press releases, and stories.

Latest press releases

Here you can find the latest news and read press releases (in Swedish)—everything from unique attractions to Skellefteå’s major green transition.

A selection from the world’s leading press

Skellefteå has captured international attention from major media giants such as The Washington Post, The Times, and Forbes. Here we’ve gathered some of the articles where world-leading media outlets highlight our journey, our innovative strength, and how we are driving the green transition forward.

Washington Post

Skellefteå’s wooden landmark, Sara Cultural Centre, is highlighted as a world-leading example of climate-smart architecture. The Washington Post describes how the city is leading the way toward a greener future by using wood as a building material.

Forbes

Forbes highlights Skellefteå as a pioneer in sustainable development. In the article, they describe how the city combines innovation, wooden architecture, and green energy to create a future where both people and the environment can thrive in harmony.

Monocle

In an article about Europe’s most dynamic places, Monocle highlights Skellefteå as a city undergoing rapid development. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and the timber industry, the city is presented as a role model for future urban growth.

National Geographics

National Geographic highlights Skellefteå as a modern gateway to the snow-covered subarctic region of Västerbotten, where activities such as cross-country skiing and ice skating await in an inviting northern urban setting.

The Guardian

The Guardian describes Skellefteå as a climate-smart wooden city, where the 20-story Sara Cultural Centre and Wood Hotel rise in timber, storing around 9,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

Time Magazine

Time ranks Skellefteå as one of the world’s top 50 destinations in 2022—a picturesque city just south of the Arctic Circle, where wooden architecture, Michelin-inspired culinary experiences, and heated sidewalks create an unexpectedly warm Nordic atmosphere.

Skellefteå – Where the society of the future is taking shape

Skellefteå is in the midst of a historic transformation. Here, people with a strong industrial heritage and belief in the future are driving the green transition forward, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and community building. With access to resources, renewable energy, and strategic initiatives like Society Expo 2026 and Skellefteå 2030, we are a model for the society of tomorrow. Welcome to the place where ideas become reality.

Expo 2026

Skellefteå is in the midst of an exciting societal transformation. We are growing rapidly and striving for sustainable development. In 2026, we will host Society Expo – a global event where we showcase Skellefteå and explore solutions to the challenges of the future.

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Plan your stay

Skellefteå is located by the Gulf of Bothnia in the northern part of Västerbotten. You can travel here along the Norrland coast with good bus connections, via the E4 highway, by train through Jörn or Bastuträsk, or by flying into our fossil-free airport.