# Things to see in Skellefteå (Sweden): 13 places and when to go

> Skellefteå is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (5), Temples (4), History (2). The best known are Lejonströmsbron, Bonnstan and Skellefteå landsförsamlings kyrka. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 20 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/skelleftea/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 64.7721, 20.95
- **Places:** 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/senderismo/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/historia/) (2) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/arquitectura/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gastronomia/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** ARN Stockholm, 592 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Skellefteå

The places in and around Skellefteå, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Lejonströmsbron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lejonstromsbron/): Bridge in Sweden · 3.0 km
- [Bonnstan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bonnstan/): History · 2.5 km
- [Skellefteå landsförsamlings kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/landskyrkan/): Church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden · 2.7 km
- [Bolidens kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bolidens-kyrka/): Church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden · 29 km
- [Guldtorget](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/guldtorget/): Public square in Skellefteå, Sweden · 2.3 km
- [Kåge Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kage-kyrka/): Church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden · 7.1 km
- [Sankt Olovs kyrka, Skellefteå](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sankt-olovskyrkan/): Church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden · 2.5 km
- [Stackgrönnans båtmuseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/stackgronnans-batmuseum/): Working life museum in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden · 11 km
- [Gruvstigen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gruvstigen/): Hiking · 17 km
- [Kraftleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kraftleden/): Hiking · 8.8 km
- [Kyrkstigen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kyrkstigen/): Hiking · 17 km
- [Mineralleden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/mineralleden/): Hiking · 4.8 km
- [Naturstigen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturstigen/): Hiking · 1.6 km

## When to go to Skellefteå

The best time to visit Skellefteå is **December to February and May to September**; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 4 h 35 |
| February | Best time | 7 h 59 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 12 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 45 |
| May | Best time | 18 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 20 h 49 |
| July | Best time | 19 h 34 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 11 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 38 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| November | Better not | 5 h 40 |
| December | Best time | 3 h 10 |

In June there are 20 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 10. In May, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Skellefteå

The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 592 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=64.7721%2C20.95)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.7721%2C20.95)

## Other towns nearby

- [Pite havsbad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/pite-havsbad/): 5 places · 58 km
- [Luleå](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lulea/): 38 places · 108 km
- [Umeå](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/umea/): 27 places · 110 km
- [Tornio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tornio/): 7 places · 190 km
- [Örnsköldsvik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ornskoldsvik/): 17 places · 195 km
- [Ulvöhamn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ulvohamn/): 14 places · 225 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Skellefteå?

The best known: [Lejonströmsbron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lejonstromsbron/), [Bonnstan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bonnstan/), [Skellefteå landsförsamlings kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/landskyrkan/), [Bolidens kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bolidens-kyrka/), [Guldtorget](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/guldtorget/). In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Skellefteå?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 20 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 10.

### How do you get to Skellefteå?

The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 592 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.7721%2C20.95) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Skellefteå as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).