UNIQUE PLACES TO VISIT PITEÅ CITY PITEÅ TO ÄLVSBYN Piteå is located on the southern coast of Swedish , at the Distance 52 km. Travel time approx 40 min. mouth of the Pite River and not far from the arctic circle. a place of PITEÅ ÄLVSBYN STORFORSEN contrasts. Light and darkness, warmth and cold, the mountains and ATTRACTIONS the archipelago. ’s highest water temperatures are often STORMYRBERGET recorded at Pite Havsbad which is known as the Nordic Riviera – Feel the scent of new-mown hay, a soft horse muzzle against your hand. Enjoy a trip The Pite River Valley is located in the southern region of Swedish The first half of the overall journey from Piteå to Jokkmokk hard to believe if you heard the ice crunching against the hull of the to the forest landscape or a delicious meal made from on-farm products. Stormyr- berget is a farm stay and guesthouse just to the north of Piteå. Set in the rolling Lapland and this touring route describes the area from the follows the Pite river, through forest land, and past the mighty icebreaker Arctic Explorer a few months earlier. The sea of the Gulf farms lands close between the river and the forest lands. Ideal for both a day visit municipalities of Piteå and Älvsbyn, across the arctic circle and Storforsen falls, Europes largest rapids. From Storforsen to of Bothnia also serves as an area for skating, dog sledding and snow with lunch or stay a night or two in one of the farm cottages. on to Jokkmokk. Piteå council is located by the coast and is the Jokkmokk you will journey through a region of lakes and mobile safaris in the winter months. You are almost sure to have snow here from the Christmas season. In both cases you will feel like largest municipality with a population of 42,000, of which 22,000 forest and cross the arctic circle before arriving at the village of you are visiting friends as the Summertime with lazy days on the beach is varied with activities and family makes you welcome and live in the main town, Piteå. There are large sawmills, pulp and Jokkmokk. Jokkmokk has the annual winter market starting on part of their daily farm life.

events for all ages. Piteå Tourist Center has up to date information maria Fäldt Photo: paper mills in the municipality. Forestry is also an important the first Thursday of February each year has for over 400 years regarding all of the local experiences. Activities available on day visits industry in the area and it shares more or less the same areas as attracted thousands of people for music, exhibitions and trade. include horse riding for children, Piteå Tourist Center: +46 (0)911-933 90, www.pitea.se/en beginners or advanced riders, those used for traditional reindeer herding. guided walks to the mountain The highlights of this route include the Piteå archipelago, a and forest, farmers ATTRACTIONS golf and fishing. For those stay- part of the greater Swedish Lapland Archipelago which has over DON’T MISS: ing a night or two you also have 4,000 islands. The city of Piteå has excellent shopping, activities PITEÅ ARCHIPELAGO access to fishing gear, cycling, • Sand between your toes at the beach on the coast of Piteå. and accommodation in a range of styles. Here you will also find a There are 550 islands in the Piteå archipelago and over 530 kilometers of costal 4 wheel drive and the sauna. • The roaring rapids of Storforsen water fall. beaches, of which 230 km are island beaches. The longest unexploited beach is Hotel, Cabin & Camping Resort located on the coast overlooking 13 kilometers. Piteå archipelago is unique. The combination of the land rise, the SIKFORS KONFERENS AND FRITIDSBY the archipelago called Pite Havsbad. • Shopping of loala products brackish water environment, largely unexploited areas, the shallow sea and beach areas, provide very special environment. The archipelago reaches all the way to Sikfors Konferens and Fritidsby is a • The different tastes of Swedish Lapland served up at local the town center with harbors in the north, south and east. The visitor center has up hotel, cabin, camping and holiday village in a beautiful setting on the bank of the Pite river. There is a very well appointed restaurant and bar restaurants or cafe, take a swedish fika. to date information on timetable for transfers to the islands. Activities available include kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing and saunas are often available alongside attached to the hotel or you can self cater in your cabin or camping site. • To take a stroll in the forest and soak up the sense of freedom. rental cabins. Activities include fishing, mini golf, sauna and hottub, outdoor swimming pool and local museum. The menu • Stay up late and enjoy the northen lights or the light summer here always includes the local PITE HAVSBAD – OCEAN BATH speciality Pite Palt. Photo: Pite havsabd Pite Photo: nights. Pite Havsbad is a camping, cabin and hotel resort with a range of activities for all ages including an indoor Water Park. Pite Havsbad is also one of the biggest tourism and conference centers in Northern Europe. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, excitement or entertainment you will find the facilities here. Relaxing time on the beach is spiced up with activities such as the Skeppet (The Ship), golf, go-carts, beach volleyball and street basket. Photo: Stina Eriksson Photo: Photo: Stina Eriksson Photo: Photo: Pite havsabd Pite Photo: ÄLVSBYN

Softly nestled between forested mountains next to the river, Älvsbyn is,called pearl of . This originated in an analogy between Älvsbyn’s top down view and a gemstone, with a glittering azure strip on one edge encased by high and steep mountains. Wide open spaces, large old growth forest, open land- scapes, lakes, mountains and the river, yes a lot can be found here. www.alvsbyn.se/visit GET MORE INFORMATION FROM THE LOCAL TOURISM OFFICE/WEB PITEÅ: Bryggargatan 14, Piteå +46 (0)911-933 90 www.pitea.se/en ÄLVSBYN: Storgatan 27, Älvsbyn +46 (0)929-108 60 www.alvsbyn.se/visit ÖJEBYN OLD CHURCH TOWN Richardson Graeme Photo: The village that grew up around the church consists of cottages used for overnight STORFORSEN DURING SUMMERTIME stays by members of the local congregation who often travelled long distances to Storforsen nature reserv +46 (0)929-108 60 www.alvsbyn.se/visit attend services. In June or July each year a church market is held in accordance with ancient tradition. The oldest parts of the medieval stone church date back to the fifteenth century and the clock-tower is probably the oldest building in Norrbot- ten. The authentic and well-preserved church village and church village museum are open for visits during the summer.

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Photo: Sanne Brännström Photo: SHOPPING In connection with the church was built some 30 church cottages for the villagers to Piteå has a long tradition as a regional shopping center. There are two malls in the facilitate visits for important weekends. Most of the cottages were built during the center of Piteå, Gallerian and Småstaden along the pedestrian street (Sweden’s 1800s. The church cottages are owned and still used by parishioners.

Photo: Sanne Brännström Photo: first) you will find both larger chains and small unique shops. At Rabarber Konst- hantverk you will find local art and handicraft products for sale. Open air cafés in POLARBRÖD a pleasant small town environment complete the experience. Back City, with its 25 During 1950 a small family owned café and bakery was started with traditional stores and its close location to the city center is an attractive retail area where you bread from the region. Soon it grew and now the bakery distributes their bread can find something for the whole family from the wide range that our stores offer. to Finland, Denmark, Britain, Germany and France. You can reach us easily by car or bus and there is always free parking. ÄLVSBYHUS The north’s largest producer of prefabricated houses of wood. In 40 years they have delivered houses to more than 24,000 families in Scandinavia.

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RACKBERGET NATURE RESERVE Pensionatet Photo: lose significance and become a mere coffee break. It is one of the first Rackberget is a mountain that lies immediately to the north of Älvsbyn. Many rare words you will learn when visiting Sweden, right after tack (thank you) plants grow on the hillside, which is a designated nature reserve. There are marked and hej (hello). trails and established barbecue areas on the mountain, which is popular with locals, and conveniently situated for visitors. This is understandably popular with Fika is much more than having a coffee. It is a social phenomenon, rock climbers. Rackberget is a nature reserve with its mountain peak is 254 meters a legitimate reason to set aside a moment for quality time. Fika can above sea level. On the steep, sunny south cliff are several demanding plants Baneberry, mezereon and lily of the valley. Location is just outside Älvsbyn, along happen at any time, morning as well as evening. It can be savoured at road 374 there are marked trails and barbecue areas. home, at work or in a café. It can be with colleagues, family, friends, or someone you are trying to get to know. It is a tradition observed MANJÄRV frequently, preferably several times a day. With local recepies we The cultural village of Manjärv is located between Älvsbyn and Storforsen. Guided welkome you to take a swedish fika in our area. by the brochure ”Walk 7,000 years in one hour”, you will reach a grave from the Stone Age, where the oldest man of Scandinavia was buried and Sågforsen where Accompanying sweets are crucial. Cinnamon buns, cakes, cookies, king Karl XIV Johan owned a saw mill. Manjärv gathers 500 years of traditions in a even open-faced sandwiches pass as acceptable fika fare. It comes as unique cultural environment. no surprise that Swedes are among the top consumers of coffee and sweets in the world – or that Swedes appreciate the good things in life. Photo: Swensbylidja Photo:

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1316 Nautijaur Harsprånget Tjåmotis 617 Teurajärvi Balvatnet Rantajärvi Raanujärvi Mavas Fiehtar Årrenjarka Ängesån E6 Sakkat Skalkká Mávasjávrre Ligga Skröven 326 Turtola Sjurfjellet Mickak Nattavaara by Sarvisvaara Svanstein Ørnes Saltelva 1551 Jock Iggesjávrre Kungsleden Randijaur Nattavaara Norska havet 745 Parka Bievrávrre Juoksengi Glomfjorden Glomfjord Lansjärv Storjord Barkávrre 559 Juoksenki Jänkisjärvi Árfotjårro 1632 Forøy Vajkijaur Messaure Gusstar Västerfjäll 1046 Karats Ertsjärv St. Luleälven Kalixälven Storglomvatnet 95 Luvos 301 1275 Tjieggelvas Jokkmokk Storbäcken STORFORSENPudas Kaulinranta Mellakoski Lansån Hirvijärvi 98 ÁJTTE L. Luleälven 474 Flakaberg Gjerdøya ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES Bartávrre 935 AY Mattis- Råneälven W 405 1587 R 29 HOTEL STORFORSEN 30 NATURE RESERVE Jektvika Tjidtják circle HOTEL, CABINS, CAMPING Övertorneå Gujjávrre arctic 34 udden Letsi Murjek O STORFORSEN tic circle N F +46(0)929-721 00 Nesøya keln / Arc I N Europe's highest free-flowing rapid. Vuoggatjålme Polcir Vajmat L www.storforsen-hotell.se 569 Porsi A Vännäsberget In addition to the falls, you can see Saltfjellet N Gyljen Stenudden Kåskats KölmjärvD Hotel with fantastic views over the Armasjärvithe Dead Falls, potholes, gulliesYlitornio and Træna Hestmona Pålkem MS2014/05524. 2014. Medgivande © Lantmäteriet rapids andTallvik a variety of hotel rooms, rare plants. Melfjorden Porsi cabins and camping. Riebnes ARCTIC CIRCLE 30 FORESTRY AND Vuollerim Överkalix FLOATING MUSEUM Tjärnberg Säjddevárre Tårrajaur E8 RESTAURANTS Learn more about forestry and timber Kainuunkylä Nasa- workers Hedenäsetliving and working in the past. Sihtuuna Sädvvájávrre 97 29 HOTEL STORFORSENSvartbyn Ørtfjellet fjället Vuolvojávrre Tallberg +46 (0)929-721 00 30 STORFORSEN SHOP 172 Mårdsel www.storforsen-hotell.se Storforsens Naturreservat Laisälven 368 +46 (0)929-100 60 Lábbás SW E DE Hotel restaurant open daily. Risudden Solvær Storforshei Jäkkvik Sudok N E10 www.storforsenshop.com Pieljekaise 30 KAFFESTUGAN STORFORSEN Rangelva 1414 Sundnäs Storsand Lakaträsk Grundträsk Local handicraft, souvenirs, clothing Haugland PITEÅ Café located near the nature reserve Kypasjärvand delicacies. Korpikylä nationalpark at the top of the falls. Gittun Långsel 1 ECOPARK ROSFORS Laxede Gullträsk Mo i Rana Tsá¿átjåhkka Rosforsvägen, Koutojärvi www.pitea.se/en Karungi Karunki Sjona Krokfors Forsnäs Västannäs Junkerfjellet Adolfsström Ecopark Rosfors is an historic 33 Puottaure Valvträsk Arpela Tomma Svájppá Jutis area and a leafy spruce forest Övermorjärv Vindelkroken Gauto landscape and a unique area in Morjärv Snesudden 176 Richardson Graeme Photo: Ranfjorden Hornavan Swedish Lapland with high protec- Kåbdalis Hemnes- Kald- Hällbacken tion value. 32 Lappträsk berget vatnet 31 Gunnarsbyn Forsnäs Kukkola 682 2 RALPH LUNDSTENGÅRDEN Korpikå Piteälven ErsnäsvägenGuollejávrre 83, Luleå Bodträskfors Harads Gransjö Nesna +46 (0)920-310 54 or (0)70-393 TREE HOTEL Sörbyn Vojakkala Björkfjället 25 53 Storakers- www.ralph-lundstengarden.com Niemisel 99 vatnet Laisvall S Harads Hällvik northOpen for of spontaneousAkkajaur visitors Svartlå after Mid Summer. Famous for STORFORSEN TO JOKKMOKK Tornio Archipelago Buffet. The café serves Ljuså Orrbyn Dønna E12 Laisvallby Luleälven Töre E4 E4 Ammarfjället Svannäs sandwiches and home-made bread. Vitå Gammelgården SangisHaparanda 1611 ANTIKT & UNIKT MÖRÖN Racksund 3 ACCOMMODATION KalixACTIVITIES Kemi Korgen Strimasund 1135 Sakrislundsvägen 9, Mörön Över- Arjeplog +46 (0)920-620 46 or (0)70-575 31 KÅBDALIS Rolfs 33 FISHINGBredviken KRONOGÅRD Säivis Grasvatnet Abraure42 26 JämtönHOTEL, HOSTEL, CABINS Kåbdalis Nikkala Uman www.antiktochunikt.com E45 Kåbdalis Risögrund+46 (0)928-500Karlsborg 80 Helgeland Sandnessjøen +46 (0)928-501 47 520 Both antique and decorative brand N Bredåker Råneå Påläng www.kronogard.com Herøyholmen Uddjaure Vittjärv www.kabdalis.com Okstindan Rukkon Tärnasjön new items. Furniture, decorations, FishNyborg implanted lakes. BåtskärsnäsKronogård area Alsta Rödingvik Ammarnäs 420 tableware, lamps, garden decora- Smedsbyn Different types of cabins close to the consists of approximately 260 lakes, of Artfjället tion and summer café. An enjoyable Boden slalom slopes. which about 125 have been implant- Seskarö Suddesjaur ed, so there is a lot to choose from. Umfors Laisälven place for those who like vintage STORFORSEN 33 KRONOGÅRD Kungsleden home ware. 29 Råneå Moskosel 30 Vidsel Ängesbyn +46 (0)928-500 80 Storön33 CANOE HIRE KRONOGÅRD Raudlia Vindelälven 4 ALTERHEDENS RABARBERI Ljusträsk Brännberg Sävast Persön skärgårdwww.kronogard.com Kåbdalis Fustvatnet Kongsfjellet N Storfjället Norra Altervägen 1075, Altersbruk Accommodation in self catering cot- +46 (0)928-500 80 Vefsnfjorden 1767 784 +46 (0)911-20 40 93 Tjappsåive 97 tages, near Kronogård nature reserve. www.kronogard.com www.alterhedens.se There you have biking trails and good Canoe and boat rentals. Recreation, Klippen 510 25 Haparanda skärgårds This is Sweden’s only rhubarb shop, Manjärv Unbyn Brändön opportunities for hunting, fishing and or increased chances for fishing Husvika Tängvattnet Kraddsele Mellanström Strittjomvareopen seven days a week, with hiking. Boats, canoes, mountain bikes happiness. Reasons to rent a boat nationalpark Mosjøen Jillesnåle interesting and unusual products. 28 Nystrand and snowmobiles are available for or canoe are many. Available during Hemavan Svarttjärn 27 rent. There is also a shop with basic the summer months. 5A SVEDJEKOJAN HUSKY FARM S Sunderbyn goods. Dining onHarufjärden request. Tranuträsk 70, Norrfjärden Vistträsk Älvsbyn +46 (0)70-699 76 35 Auktsjaur 22 Gammelstad www.svedjekojan.se 24 Malören Överst- 95 23 94 Luleå SWEDISH FIKA Røssvatnet N Fjällnäs Juktan Guided tour where you get to Korsträsk Västansjö Laisholm Storavan Klöverträsk 31 meet the dogs. Light refreshments Vuotner K&M IN BAGERI OCH Krutfjellet Joesjö 493 Bergnäset LANTHANDEL Forvika 420 are available for purchase in the Alvik Storvindeln Bergnäsudden wooden hut after- Kåbdalis Akkavare 351 1 Antnäs Kjellsson Tenneh Photo: Viktoriakyrkan Grannäs wards. Open Mondays during the +46 (0)928-500 00 Vesterbukta Tärnaby 94 www.kominbageri.se Mindværfjorden Boksjön 763 summer. Tvärån Måttsund Vega Sjulnäs Arvidsjaur Storsund 4 Store with café and bakery in Kåbda- Vistfjellan Tärnamo 5B JÖSSGÅRDEN 5B Luleålis. Groceries. Local products. Sámi 1243 Fjällnäs Gullön Deppis Sikfors 21 Sjulsmark 2 Ersnäs Forsnäs Norrsidvägen 49, Sjulsmark skärgårdhandicraft. Gifts. Home made bread. Södra Storfjället Slagnäs Helene +46 (0)70-3858714 3 Reindeer burger. Storskog Norra Örnäs Avaviken Tobbe +46 (0)70-3129924 20Piteälven 32 KITAJAUR WILDERNESS CAFÉ Horn 1007 Yttervik E45 www.jossgarden.se 5A Bure A traditionally red-painted Koler Old train station, Kitajaur Hattfjelldal farm, found in Pjesker +46 (0)928-233 50 Lövlund a beautifullyStorberg scenic location, with a 19 www.kitajaur.se Velfjorden Danasjö Jiltjaur wonderful view of the surrounding Gråträsk 6 Charming café with personal service. Trofors Sorsele Kåtaliden landscape, its meadows, horses, Norrfjärden Also shop with own-producedFarstugrunden children Vefsna Abelvattnet gravel roads and old Swedish Abborrträsk 18Böle Kallfjärden clothing made of the skin from reindeer Brønnøysund Ajaureforsen farmsteads. and elk, large selection of handicrafts. Forsmark Aha 6 CAMP LADRIKE 426 7 34 ARCTIC CIRCLE CAFÉ Abborrberg Långträsk 8 HedbergHyndgrundsvägen 2, Norrfjärden Roknäs On the Arctic Circle along road E45 9 +46 (0)971-106 06 Skellefteälven+46 (0)920-620 46 or (0)70-575 10 Skalmodal Storjuktan 42 26 17 11 Piteå www.samelandsresor.com Slussfors Saxnäs www.ladrike.seGrundträsk Sømna Hommelstø Umnäs Hålberg Kåtaselet 13 Piteå Summer-café by the lake Kierat. Arctic E6 Virisen N Gardfjället Umeälven 668 Hundberg A quiet family Camping/Cabin vil- 12 skärgård Circle certificates and other souvenirs 1308 lage Miniature golf, pool, cafeteria for sale, as well as fishing-permits and good accommodation. valid in the Jokkmokk fishing area and Blåsmark 14 boat-hire. Basic caravan parks with Matsdal Adak 7 BORGARUDDENS Moräng electricity are available for hire near Sørmoen Blattniksele Pite havsbad 15 Ankarsund Strömsund Gargnäs CAMPING & HAVSBAD the café. Vik Tjärnberg MörttjärnBorgaruddsvägen, Norrfjärden Glommersträsk Grannäs 792 +46 (0)911-20 35 18 Åselet S Gardfjället E12 Sandsele www.borgaruddenscamping.se Borgaruddens Havsbad offers Missenträsk Jävre Norströmsgrund Borkan cabins, camping, miniature golf Stenträsk Blaiken 16 Otervika Kittelfjäll Daikanberg Sandsjö and a beautiful beach in a quiet Blåfors Tosen 551 surrounding. Dikanäs Storuman Vindelälven Malåvännäs 517 Fällfors Norrdal Malå Gagsmark Jävrebodarna Kvigtinden Ransarn 352 Grundträsk Bindalsfjorden 341 PITEÅ ÄLVSBYN Austra E4 Store Majavatn 1406Ö Fjällfjället Tväråträsk PITEÅ TO ÄLVSBYNGallejaur Klöverfors ÄLVSBYN Västansjö Gunnarberg Majavatnet Daikanvik Långvattnet ACCOMMODATION SWEDISH FIKA & ACTIVITIES 8 STORSTRAND – HOSTEL, Jörn Renholmen 18 BÖLEBYNSRentjärn GARVERI 10 PITEÅ MUSEUM V Fjällfjället Marsfjällen Luspholmen Vindelgransele CABINS, CAMPING 10 KUST HOTELL RESTAURANTSNorrlångträsk Nya Älvvägen 647, Böle Österjörn Storgatan 40, Piteå ACCOMMODATION SWEDISH FIKA ACTIVITIES Mandolingatan 1, Öjebyn Petikträsk Uddmansgatan 5, Piteå Tåme Leka Grundfors1590 +46 (0)911-620 23 10 RESTAURANG TAGE +46 (0)911-12615 Storuman www.boleby.com +46 (0)911-601 47 +46 (0)911-100 00 Hamngatan 60 22 SUMMERCAFÉ IN 22 BAKERY MUSEUM Store Børgefjellet www.skoogs.se/cityhotell/en www.piteamuseum.nu Terråk Stensele www.storstrand.nu 941 62 Piteå, Sweden LOMTJÄRNSPARKEN Malmgatan, Älvsbyn Fatmomakke Barsele KristinebergShop and tannery with unique turn A museum of social history in the old Norrberg Green location next to the Pite River Hotel located in the city center in the +46(0)911-131 11 Byske +46 (0)929-108 60 Lövberg of the century workshop. Shop and Svansele town hall. Klimpfjäll with a variety of accommodation same building as95 the shopping mall http://www.restaurangtage.se/en/252 The museum is an example of crafts- Kvaløya Juktån tannery by appointment to H.M. the Furuögrund 22 KONDITORI CENTRUM Lycksaberg Björksele King of Sweden. Gransjö options. Småstaden. RestaurantDrängsmark Tage in Piteå is the result of 10 KARINA’S VILTBUTIK Bottenvikenmanship tradition. Here you can see Marsliden Bjurträsk KUST Hotell & Spa uses all of the long experience, a lot of knowledge and Aronsgatan 1, Piteå 0929-10024 an oven dating back to the 1920’s

20 DI-NI FARM Richardson Graeme Photo: Grytsjö 19 STORMYRBERGET senses to tell the story. a strong belief in really good service. +46 (0)911-810 00 and the café has an interior from the Kultsjön Vojmsjön Gunnarn Skomanskälsvägen 21, Sikfors Ostvik Namsvatnet Stormyrberget 100 Petiknäs We serve classic dishes combined with www.karinasviltbutik.se same time. Grundfors +46 (0)911-701 89, (0)70-355 54 90 The pride of local ingredients beco- +46 (0)911-610 84 Finnäs me fragrances, tastes andmemories exciting new gastronomicKusmark creations, Saxnäs www.stormyrberget.se www.di-nifarmen.seNorsjö Locally produced delicacies. 22 GASOLINE MUSEUM in the restaurant and sky bar at the all accompanied by carefully selected Gift ideas and souvenirs from carefully Skarvsjöby Bed & breakfast farm stay in a classic Boliden Betonggatan, Älvsbyn Ecological farm with accommodation top of the hotel. beverages. YouErsmark find the restaurant on Kåge selected suppliers. Ytter-Vikna Norrbyberg bakery from 1895 which has beenBjursele +46 (0)929-124 37 or 070-378 21 60 Indre Foldafjorden Namsskogan Norra Borgafjällen Stalon in older styleVormträsk farm houses, self-catere- top of the new KUST Hotel & Spa in www.caltex.nu Åskiljeby Vormsele dor bed & breakfast. Activities: horse converted into a cabin. Activities: 10 PITEÅ STADSHOTELL Piteå. 10 RABARBER KONSTHANTVERK riding, farmers golf, slow rafting, sauna massage, sauna, dance courses and Olof Palmes Gata 1, Piteå Varuträsk BovikenStorgatan 37, Piteå The gasoline museum houses the N Tresund +46 (0)911-23 40 00 10ÅNGBRYGGERIET Rørvika Røyrvik Bångnäs and fishing. Participate in the daily follow the daily farming activities. +46 (0)911-637 10 largest exhibition of filling stations Kolvereid Storvatnet 1477 Heligfjäll farming activities. Meals available. www.piteastadshotell.com Bryggargatan 14, Piteå City www.rabarberkonsthantverk.se from the 1920’s to the 1960’s, and Rusele 21 SIKFORS KONFERENS +46 (0)911-10 44 44 other curiosities such as promotional Storjola PiteåBastuträsk Stadshotell is a four-star hotel At Rabarber handicraft you will find Ankarvattnet 8 PITEÅ HANDELRusksele & TRÄDGÅRD & FRITIDSBY www.angbryggeriet.comMyckle Skellefteå gadgets and motoring magazines. S Tresund Hamnviksvägen 2, Öjebyn KockvägenRisliden 9, Sikfors 433 in the heart of Piteå. handicrafts made in Piteå with pride. Västerbottens län Fine dining Brasserie, serving the taste Ruskträsk +46 (0)911-60015 +46 (0)911-700 77 10 Medle The ideal place to find unique and 22 HANDPLOCKAT SHOP Stora Blåsjön Borgafjäll Pauträsk Hemmingen BISHOPS ARMS/ELITE HOTEL of Europe using local ingredients. Popu- Ursviken 22 EKBERGS KONDITORI NamsenBrekkvasselv S Borgafjällen 493www.piteahandeltradgard.se www.sikforskonferens.se Bergsbyn local gifts. Storgatan 17, Älvsbyn Ankarede Storseleby Storgatran 44, Piteå lar outdoor terrace in the summer. & SERVERING Piteå Handel och Trädgård (Piteå Camping, cabins, hotel and restaurant +46 (0)911-25 72 50 Klutmark 11 PENSIONATETSkelleftehamn Stationsgatan 6, Älvsbyn +46 (0)929-100 25 10 NODO LOUNGE & COCTAILBAR Limingen Strömnäs Nästansjö Trade & Garden) is home to one of beside the Pite river in a beautiful www.bishopsarms.com Malmgatan 11, 941 31 Piteå +46 (0)929-133 95 www.handplockat.nu Storgatan 54, Piteå City Gamla Gåsören Bjørlia 344 Ulvoberg Kattisavan Husbondlidenthe largest and most beautiful display forested location. Activities: swimming, Bjurfors +46( 0)76-224 95 80 POLAR HOTEL www.ekbergskonditori.se The name of the shop: Handplockat, Manjaur The hotel offers 29 hotel rooms with +46 (0)911-157 77 St Tromsfjellet gardens in Swedish Lapland, at 8,000 miniature golf, tennis and fishing. British-inspired décor on top of The http://www.pensionatet.comÖrviken Storgatan 29, Älvsbyn (in english Handpicked) describes Malgomaj square metres, located in Öjebyn, www.nodo.se Ekberg’s pastry shop is just a short Risträsk Bishops Arms gastropub. Café with swedish fika, local produced +46 (0)929-557 40 distance from the train station. the assortment. Here you find decor, Foldafjorden 1315 441 Piteå. We are a modernKläppen bistro who wants to Bureå Norrbäck Kalvträsk www.polarhotel.com Homemade pastries and cakes design, vintage and confectionery. Jormlien Rönnäs- interpret the Swedish and Italian food Hing products. 10 VÄSTRA KAJEN CAMPING Polar Hotel is centrally located right 22 KYRKMALMEN (CHURCH Mark traditions into our own food idea. 13 PITEÅ GOLF COURSE UDDDENS HEMBAKERI Jormvattnet myran Bäsksjö Umgransele Sjöbodegränd 19, Piteå Ljusvattnet in the town of Älvsbyn, yet close VILLAGE) Tunnsjøen Härbergsdalen Risbäck E45 Popular terrace in the summer. Nötövägen 119, Piteå Burvik 5 km from centrum. Folda +46Åsträsk (0)911-120 30 to nature. The surroundings offer Kyrkogatan, Älvsbyn Utvorda Tvärsele +46 (0)911-149 90 Home bakery Betsele www.vastrakajen.se 10 BASTARD BURGERS opportunities for many memorable +46 (0)929-149 00 Skansholm N Åbyn V Hjoggbölewww.piteagolf.se Ljusvattnet Vinliden Harbour side camping grounds in Uddmansgatan 8, Piteå City experiences. www.svenskakyrkan.se/alvsby Latikberg www.bastardburges.se Play golf under the Midnight Sun. The Viken Storbäck central Piteå. Villvattnet SELHOLMENS CAMPING Älvsby church and church cottages. Vilhelmina Järvsjö Lycksele Our idea is simple, to serve the most views are often stunning at Piteå Golf PENSIONATET BjuröklubbCampinggatan, Älvsbyn The church was built in the years Laxbäcken 10 Burträskdelicious burger you’ve eaten. Course, which is one of the world’s 476 Malmgatan 11, 941 31 Piteå +46 (0)929-172 05 1808–1813. There is also a monu- Vasankari Björkvattnet Blomhöjden Sjoutnäset Rajastrand Streetfood not fastfood. most northernly 27-hole golf courses. +46( 0)76-224 95 80 Central location by the Pite River. Log ment to the district's greatest son, the 14 Vallen Uttersjö- astronomer Knut Lundmark. Inviken http://www.pensionatet.com 10 RESTAURANG 1906 HETA HYTTAN cabins with kitchen equipment. Service Otterøya Högland Hampas Gränd 14, Piteå Svannäs Hacksjö Tallträsk building, kiosk, BBQ places, swimming NATURE FISH GUIDE Kvarnbergs- Dalasjö Åmsele Showcasing a terrace and views of Olof Palmes Gata, Piteå City +46 (0)911-199 90 bäcken 24 Stor-Sjouten Djupdal Hedlunda 134 area, exercise tracks. Strandvägen 15, Korsträsk Harran Norrsjön Ekträskthe garden, Pensionatet is located in +46 (0)911-23 40 00 www.hetahyttan.seHökmark vattnet Harrsjö 497 +46 (0)929-556 03 or (0)73-183 Lauvsnes the old part of Piteå City. www.piteastadshotell.com/en/mat 23 EFS LILLSTRAND Neselva Boutique with a wide range of creative 95 82 Slipstensjön RestaurantBygdeträsk in the Piteå Stadshotell Vebomark Lillstrand 12, Älvsbyn Statsås Kroksjö Vägsele 11 PITEÅ GOLF HOTEL handmade artworks. Step into the www.naturfiskeguiden.com Kalajoki Skage Nötövägen 119, Piteå which boasts inner and outer workshop and watch the action. +46 (0)929-200 66 Namsos Ranemsletta Gäddede Lövånger Fishing grayling, trout, salmon, pike 1193 Knaften +46Storsävarträsk (0)911-149 90 dining areas. Kålaboda Glassblowing events for booking. Located on Lake Lillkorsträsk. Booking www.piteagolf.se in advance required. Beach and family or perch in flowing or still water. Sandøla Vindelälven 10 SKEPPSCAFÉET 15 PITE HAVSBAD Please contact us for pricing on Grong Gussvattnet The hotel is close to the clubhouse, Sjöbodegränd 19, Piteå activities and two barbecue areas. Laksjøen Eide Bygdsiljum Pite Havsbad, 10 km south of Piteå BlackkallenKiosk and café. Smoking and alcohol fishing experience. Tailored fishing Hornmyr restaurant and the range. +46 (0)911-120 30 +46 (0)911-327 00 trips according to your needs. Rahja 743 Åttonträsk E12 Strycksele www.vastrakajen.se E4 free facility. Sandsjøen Norråker V Ormsjö Meselefors 12 HOTELL SPORT AND REST www.aventyrsskeppet.se Bangsund Vänjaurbäck Yrkesvägen 36, Piteå Habour-side summercafé with an interi- Adventure golf, golf simulator, hunting 22 SKATUDDENS FARM STAY 621 +46 (0)911-313 10 or of genuine marine theme. Ånäsetsimulator, Multi sport simulator and Lillkorsträsk 21, Älvsbyn Håkafot Risede Häggås 417 Storsandsjö +46 (0)929-134 06 ÄLVSBYN TO STORFORSEN Harrsjön Skansnäset Lillögda [email protected] 14 PITE HAVSBAD RESTAURANTS bowling. Giant playland for children, E8 Lierne 90 Hotel located 6 km from central Hotellvägen 50, 10 km south of Piteå water park, SPA with sauna, steam Skatuddens farm has a beautiful rural Osen Granträsk Hällnäs Piteå near the STAR sports complex. +46 (0)911-327 00 sauna and whirlpools. location. Timber cottages overlook- Avaträsk Almsele Långsele Botsmarkwww.pite-havsbad.se/enÅkullsjön ing the lake. Sauna and sauna raft. 25 UDDA ÄVENTYR, RIDING 27 NORRSKENSUDDEN 13 FURUNÄSET HOTEL AND JÄVREBODARNAS FISKECAMP Child-friendly beach with a barbecue Stockfors +46 (0)929-211 02 Hestkjølen 606 Nordanås Umeälven CONFERENCE During summertime you find wide range Jävrebyn, 30 km south of Piteå area, boat and canoe. Bakery in a +46 (0)929-511 70 or (0)70-585 11 71 www.norrskensudden.se Bangsjøan Granö Belonasvängen 2 B, Piteå of cafés and restaurants to choose from +46 (0)911-360 30 or (0)703-60 48 68 neighbouring house. Dairy cows and www.uddaaventyr.com Lidsjöberg Yxsjö at a beachside location. Robertsfors Self-service cottages that embody Himango Bellvik +46 (0)911-779Vindel-Ånäset 50 www.fiskecampen.se cats on the farm. 20 guest horses, all western-trained and true Nordic life and hospitality. Sauna Svaningen Avasjö Flakaträsk www.furunasethotell.se Catch and releaseVännskär fishing. In a sealed fully equipped with quality saddles, avaliable near the lake. Snåsa Lenglingen Brattbäcken Dorotea Skurträsk VindelnHotel with an interesting history Sikeåoff bay surrounded by bridges you can You can read more about all of saddle bags and bedrolls. We have Lohtaja Gilten Ströms accommodations in Älvsbyn at: 28 PÅ LAND & VATTEN AND located 3 km from the city center. fish for seabred rainbow trout. Summer- hats, long oil coats and chaps to all our NATTBERGSSTUGAN 92 ACTIVITIES hamncafé. 5 km south of Jävre village(16). guests. Tours range from day trips up to Roan 14 PITE HAVSBAD www.alvsbyn.se/visit Located 30 miles west of Älvsbyn Vattudal Tåsjö Älgsjö 538 twelve days. Baksjöliden Pite Havsbad, 10 km south of Piteå Gravmark 16 KVARN CAFÉ & BUTIK(SUMMER) +46 (0)929-211 66 8 ÖJEBYN OLD CHURCH TOWN www.plov.se Borgsjö +46 (0)911-327 00 EMMAS CAFÉ & BUTIK(WINTER) Gärdnäs Östibyn Lomsjö Hälsingfors www.pite-havsbad.se/en +46 (0)911-606 62 E6 Ringvattnet Lavsjö Tallsjö Örträsk Skivsjön Jävrebyn, 25 km south of Piteå RESTAURANTS Offers fishing and other activities in Kannus Snåsavatnet Jule Hotags- Åsele Hotel, cabinRödåsel & camping resort with The authentic and well-preserved BygdeåThe mill is home to our café, a local his- the local rivers, food and lodging, hot Alanäs activities located on the coast over- church village and museum are tory museum and a shop. At our café, 22 CLARY’S KROG tub, sauna. Even rafting experience. Maringais Tvärålund open during the summer. Medborgargatan 2, Älvsbyn Langvatnet Blåfjellhatten 1019 Flåsjön looking the archipelago. we serve exclusively homemade pastri- Call for booking. Bullmark es, reminiscent of childhood summers +46 (0)929-130 60 B Jonsson Ulf Photo: Gunnarvattnet 268 Hoting 15 VästibynARCHIPELAGO CABINSTavelsjö www.clarys-krog.se Stokksund Malm Sörnoret Oxvattnet Fredrika 9 GUIDE NATURADjäkneboda in the countryside. In wintertime we are fjällen Dragan Svanabyn +46 (0)911-933 90 – KAYAK CENTRE located on the other side of the road. Sportsbar, quality burgers and traditional Hillsand www.pitea.se/en +46 (0)70-672 2109 Swedish fare. 17 SWENSBYLIJDARata – HERITAGE Storgrund Cabins located on the islands of the www.guide-natura.com Kelviå Jävsjön 90 Flurkmark VILLAGE Karleby Valsjöbyn Havsnäs Harrsele Piteå archipelago and available for 22 POLAR HOTEL Ytterrissjö Sunnanå Tväråbäck Kayak hire and guided tours and boat Östra Lidenvägen 55, Svensbyn Storgatan 29, Älvsbyn Steinkjer Skjelstad Alavattnet 668 hire all year. taxi to the Piteå archipelago. +46 (0)911-24 14 18 Å Follafoss Björnlandets +46 (0)929-557 40 Granåsen Gafsele 92 17 FAGERVIKS KURS OCH Hissjön10 PITEÅ BÅTMUSEUM www.swensbylijda.se www.polarhotel.com Öja Stor-Burvattnet nat.park 488 LÄGERGÅRD www.piteabatmuseum.se Museum of rural life in Svensbyn with a Långvattnet 587 Vännäs VännäsbyFagerviksvägen 20, Svensbyn Sävar dam, ancient water mills and more. The Sösjö- People have been sailing and fishing Mære Skjækervatnet Balsjö +46 (0)920-310 54 farm, Pehrsgården, dates back to the Hotagen www.fagervik.org Ersmarkalong the coast and in the archipelago Sparbu Rörvattnet Bjurholm Brännland for hundreds of years. Step back in time seventeenth century. Café with home Larsmo Lövberga Tegelträsk Stennäs baked pastries and sandwiches. Kronoby Ullava Torrön Hälla HostelSörfors in a traditional Swedish farm at the Piteå Boat Museum. fjällen 1229 Övra Brännland house. Cabin rentals in the summer. Täfteå Straumen Stornorrfors Stora Fjäderägg Nedervetil Leksdals- Rossön Innertavle Offerdals- Häggsjövik Östanån 287 Karlsbäck Agnäs vatnet fjällen Ön 578 Röbäck Jakobstad Ålåsen 515 Botngård Skäcker- Hörnsjö Stöcksjö Umeå Näsviken Strömsund Bakvattnet Holmön Norra Kvarken Verdalsøra fjällen Flykälen Rudsjön Gulsele Gräsmyr Stöcke E12 Esse Ulriksfors Solberg Studsviken 202