A quick guide to Luleå: Luleå archipelago

Something we "Luleåbor" are most proud of, is the archipelago.
And you can visit it all year round.

You can find all the Islands here:

Bottenviken.se

Altappen

Here was previously a lumber mill that was destroyed in a violent fire.

Here are also some good hiking trails!

Likskär

Is completely made out of sand

Brändöskär

Old fishing village with boathouses and cottages that you can rent.

Hindersön

One of the largest islands.

Here you can visit Jopikgården, lime kiln and the old mine.

Sandön

Here you'll find, among other things, Luleå's seaside Klubbviken.

Kluntarna

Visit the maze, the compass rose and the beautiful view from the tower.

ACTIVITIES

Tour boats

Offering everything from quick trips to full day excursions.

 M / V Stella marina will take you from the South Harbor to Klubbviken & Hindersön

M / S Eskil operates to a number of islands in the Archipelago, for example: Kluntarna, Småskär.

M / S Kungsholmen, book for charter and parties.

Laponia offers cruises with shrimp buffet (popular!)

Rib boat Tornado

Fastest way to travel on water!

Click here for more info.

Fishing

It is free to fish in the archipelago, as long as you stay outside sea fishing limit.

Otherwise fishing license is required!

Read more here.

Rent a cottage in the archipelago 

The cottages are on Klubbviken, Kluntarna, Småskär,

Junkön and Brändöskär.

Book here.

Walk around the ice road

Every year, Luleå kommun plows up an ice road which runs between the Northern harbor to the Southern Harbor. You  can go skating, ski boot or walk.

Read more here.

Take the car out on the ice road and visit the islands during the winter 

Lövskär to Hindersön

Hindersön to Storbrändön

Mainland to Sandon

Sandon to Junkön

Click here to see the map.

Also visit this page for more info about  the bearing capacity and opening of the roads.

Hiking

Here are a map of the trails on the islands.

Snowmobiling 

You can drive long distances without meeting a soul.

Click here for more info.

The soul has gone into the wall and is looking out

This creation is painted by Carolina Falkholt and you'll can find it here (Luleå city)

It makes your day just looking at it! It's so beautiful.

6 things you probably didn't know about Luleå

Bond girl and actress Maud Adams was born in Luleå.

Shopping Galleria was the first inside shopping center in the world.
The young lady in the picture is Maud Adams (1950's)

Luleå is one of Swedens most sun-safest cities during the summer. If you stay up all night, you will notice that the sun never goes down.

One of Facebook's datacenters is located in Luleå.

In 1988, Luleå arranged the World Championships in sailing.

Gammelstad church town is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites.
It was built in the 15th century and become an important trading centre. Really worth a visit!
Read more here.

A quick quide to Luleå: Where to go fishing?

Important!
In some areas you have to have a fishing card to be allowed to fish there.

Here are a link to VisitLuleå's list on places you can go fishing.

Tip: You'll find cheap fishing equpiment at Ö&B on Storheden.

If you're going to Hertsöträsket, buy you fishing card at:
Vildmarksshoppen, Statoil Hertsön or Hertsökiosen.

If you're going fish inside Luleås fishing area, buy a fishing card at: (see the picture below)
Luleå turistbyrå, Vildmarksshoppen

Study at House of Science

I was pleasantly surprised of how student-friendly House of Science is. I was there today to study for an exam with my classmate. (You find it here .. in the corner of Storgatan/Kungsgatan)

I ordered a piece of carrot cake for 35 SEK and it must have been the most delicious carrot cake I have ever had in my life! (LTU-students has 10% off at un:ik.. so don't forget to show them your student ID before you pay)

I would really recommend you to go into town and visit the House of Science, especially if you want to change your learning environment. Either you sit in the coffee shop, where un: ik is (suits you who can learn with noise around you), or select the main hall which is slightly quieter. It is generous with power outlet so you can charge your computer and best of all - the wifi is free! Just log in with your LTU-username and password.

If you just want to stop by the place and rest your legs, you can do that! .. maybe after a long shopping spree? There is absolutely no compulsion that you have to buy something in the coffee shop. This is Luleå's new venue and it is open for everyone!

 

A quick guide to Luleå: The ice road

A popular winter attraction here in Luleå, is the ice road.

It runs from the Nothern harbor to the Southern harbor and all the way out to the island Gråsjälören.

Around the track are also barbecue areas with shelter.

Tip: Bring something to eat and a warm beverage.

Starting this year, there are yellow kicks to borrow if you do not own one.
These can be found on the specified "kick parking" in the Northern and Southern harbor.
(See the picture below)

A quick guide to Luleå: I'm bored, what do I do?

All the links below goes to either google maps or Luleå's webpage, where you'll find more information. On their website you'll find the translate button on the top, to the right.

1. Take the bus into Luleå city and go watch a movie at Filmstaden Luleå. (all year around)

2. Go watch Luleå hockey play in Coop arena. We have one of the best ice hockey-teams in Sweden! (winter season)

3. Go swim, race in the waterslide or jump from the divingtower in one of Luleås bathhouses. (all year around)

4. Throw youself into the ocean! Or just enjoy the sun on a blanket at the beach. (summer season)

5. Spend some time in the nature! There's a lot to do - skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, biking, walking. (summer, winter and all year around-acitivtes)

6. Go dog sleigh riding! Coolest thing ever! An experience you'll never forget! Don't forget to ask for a studentprice. (winter season)



7. Visit the library and borrow some interesting books. It's free! (all year around)

8. Visit the open-air museum Hägnan in Gammelstaden. A cultural-historical knowledge center that conveys the Norrbotten coastal country's cultural heritage. The museum has buildings from 1700 - to 1900 that gives a realistic picture of a linear village. (summer season)

9. Take a boat out to Luleå Archipelago. Relax in privacy, cruise around in your own boat or tour boat rides and island hopping between islands. There are also a number of entrepreneurs in the archipelago who happily make your stay something special. (summer season)

10. Visit our beautiful Culture house. Watch a concert, take "fika" at the café or visit the art gallery (the city library is in the same building) (all year around)

11. Go shopping in Luleå city or at Storheden. (all year around)