Pressvisning

Press room Skellefteå

Visit Skellefteå’s press office supports your editorial work.

Here you will find current press releases, high-resolution press images, logos, and other press materials available for editorial use. We gather everything in one place to make it easy for journalists and media to report on Skellefteå as a destination.

Do you need an image of Sara Cultural Centre, information about upcoming events, or contact details for our press team? All materials are available for download here, and you are always welcome to contact us for further information or interview requests.

Press images

In our media bank, you will find an image gallery and logos that you can use to illustrate articles, press releases, and stories.

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Press Releases & Newsroom

Here you will find the latest news and press releases – covering everything from unique visitor attractions to Skellefteå’s major green transition.

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Selected coverage from world-leading media

Skellefteå has attracted international attention from major media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Times, and Forbes. Here we have gathered a selection of articles in which world-leading media share our story, our spirit of innovation, and how we are driving the green transition forward.

Press Exempel 1

Washington Post

Skellefteå’s wooden landmark, the 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 with wood as a building material.

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Forbes

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

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Monocle

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

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National Geographic

National Geographic framhåller Skellefteå som en modern port till snöklädda subarktiska Västerbotten, där aktiviteter som längdskidåkning och skridskor väntar i en inbjudande, nordlig stadsmiljö.

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The Guardian

The Guardian describes Skellefteå as a climate-smart timber city, where the 20-storey Sara Cultural Centre and Wood Hotel rise in wood and store approximately 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

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Time Magazine

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

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SE26

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 along the Bothnian Coastal Route 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 to our fossil-free airport.