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Follow the homes of Boden residents who offer inspiring stories and read about people who have chosen to move to Boden for our unique community life. Get to know the city, which has everything from fantastic outdoor areas and a rich community life to intimate dining experiences and a rich cultural life – all from the people’s perspective. Welcome to Boden – where proximity creates quality of life.

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Baking bread for a healthier life

Baking bread for a healthier life

Delicious bread that’s good for Boden and its residents. That’s Ellinor Helleblad Nymo’s vision for her comp- any Ellis Hantverksbageri. By spring, sh…
Mission impossible?

Mission impossible?

Unbyn’s old chapel (mission house) has been given love and new life. Here, the couple Lisa Tingstad Solsona and Sebastian Nyberg have created a 300-sq…
Expertise from all over the world

Expertise from all over the world

The green industry emerging in Boden attracts handpicked talent from around the world. The Inavolu and Pampana families from India…
Here’s everything close by

Here’s everything close by

Lukas Andersson Männikkö and Viktoria Andersson from Halmstad have played their first matches in Boden’s colors, met their first studen…
Riding fun in Bredåker

Riding fun in Bredåker

Excited little children skip in, equally eager little horses await. It’s time for Riding Fun in Bredåker, for the Wyoungest riders and the farm’s smal…
The närhetsliv’s own amateur chef

The närhetsliv’s own amateur chef

Nazuk Turdieva, the newlywed and recently turned 30-year-old from Boden, has made a splash on television. She emerged as the winner in both SVT’s ”Bäs…
Settlers in the #närhetsliv

Settlers in the #närhetsliv

A two-storey modern house with a roof terrace to the south was the dream house that became a reality for Fanny and Victor. Thoughtful details and pers…
Found a home with all the right things

Found a home with all the right things

When the dream of house life would come true, the choice fell on a newly produced villa in Sävast. Hang out with Zabrina Dixon Johansson and Robin Lun…
She has 500 kimonos

She has 500 kimonos

Genuine vintage kimonos from Japan in the finest silk. It is Gunnarsbybon Shinko Nakano's life and living. "I like it very much." Fifteen years ago, …
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Åsa is a powder snow master

Åsa Lindgren got sick of the boys' comments and took matters into her own hands. She started a girls' event for deep snow machines and made new friend…
Service point in Unbyn / Avan

Service point in Unbyn / Avan

Now the trinity of service points in Boden municipality is complete. With operations manager Jenni Bergliv, another locally adapted service point is b…
“Now I’m where I want to be”

“Now I’m where I want to be”

He runs one of Boden's fastest growing companies and always has a lot on his plate. Meet the entrepreneur Mattias Kjellin in an open-hearted interview…
Success for new trend sports

Success for new trend sports

Boden Padel has soon been up and running for a year - and what a first year it was! It quickly became clear that one hall was not enough and a second …
With the forest as the closest neighbor

With the forest as the closest neighbor

Nina Hahto has created her dream life on the country side. The proximity to nature and to the animals, that is the most important thing at Bjässparken…
Left London for Bodsvedjan

Left London for Bodsvedjan

Erika Andersson and Andrew Allen left a high-intensity life in London and found a balance in life in Boden. "Life with children is ten times better he…
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On horseback over snow-covered plains

Western riding is Roger Laestadius' passion and livelihood. Here at Rånisgården in Svartbjörnsbyn, he keeps the cowboy dream alive. Join us on a horse…
Digitization was the way back

Digitization was the way back

Booking repairs on the web and leave your shoes in a cupboard - corona-friendly, durable and simple. After a series of coincidences, traditional craft…
A support in loneliness

A support in loneliness

During the pandemic, Meleknur Alevcan has helped hundreds of elderly people with free online therapy. She moved here to study and stayed thanks to the…
Close recycling everywhere

Close recycling everywhere

Wherever you are, you should be able to recycle. That is the idea behind Bodenföretaget Sortify. Which is now stronger than ever. When Victoria and S…
As if time stood still

As if time stood still

Forsberg's old trading post in Gunnarsbyn has remained untouched since 1934. Mogens Amstrup Jacobsen and Lena Malm have revived the old wholesaler's v…
“A fantastic environment”

“A fantastic environment”

It is quite possible to become a mother in the middle of a trotting career and come back stronger than ever. Sandra Eriksson knows that and she dares …
Full throttle through the närhetsliv

Full throttle through the närhetsliv

Robert Widgren has only driven since last winter but he has already made a name for himself in the rally turn. It goes fast and usually there is a pod…
“I can endure more than I thought”

“I can endure more than I thought”

A night outdoors in a storm, zero free time, lots of laughter and a strengthened self-confidence. These are some of the experiences that have so far h…
#Närhetsliv with lake views

#Närhetsliv with lake views

Boden profiles Emmy Nordmark and Mattias Bergqvist took the chance and bought a renovation project at a great location. Together they have turned a wo…
In the artist’s studio

In the artist’s studio

Ulrika Lundmark has become an established name in Norrbotten's art world. In the studio at home in Sävast, she tests the limits of clay. Outside the …
Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

This autumn, the TV series LasseMaja's detective agency was recorded at Studio Nord in Sävast. Anja Lindström, 24, is part of the filming team and she…
From polka to punk

From polka to punk

Eva and Rolf Lindström are fascinated by the versatility of the accordion. Now they pass on the Norrbotten fiddler tradition to Jesper Forsberg, 26, a…
Joy in life

Joy in life

In April, Åcenter in Boden was opened. We made a home visit to some of the first tenants who seem to be very happy. Åcenter exudes community and joy.…
Control the story with your voice

Control the story with your voice

Wanderword is Boden's first and largest international game studio. "The partners we are working with right now are the largest in the world," says Mat…
“You have to love it”

“You have to love it”

Dance is life. That was the case for Lina Denevald while growing up in the Soviet Union. Now she shares her knowledge with children in Boden. Through …
“I want to win the World Cup”

“I want to win the World Cup”

The first woman on the podium in TCR Europe and the only Swede selected for the motorsport Olympics. This year's Bodensare Jessica Bäckman, 22, is a w…
Brewers in the #närhetsliv

Brewers in the #närhetsliv

Through hard work and commitment, Sofia and Lina have made Tjers Sävast's own brewery. Now they are expanding the event business and planning a beer f…
New short-term accommodation at Garnis

New short-term accommodation at Garnis

We are building like never before for both old and young in Boden. Another new area under development is Garnis, where the old lung clinic will soon b…
New housing option at Å-center

New housing option at Å-center

The municipality of Boden is among the first municipalities in the country to set up a municipal development-assessed sheltered housing. The location …
New preschool in Sävast

New preschool in Sävast

Lunda preschool in Sävast is the second of four new preschools in the largest targeted investment in qualitative development for children and young pe…
Cold bath in a warm atmosphere

Cold bath in a warm atmosphere

In January, the floating spa hotel Arctic Bath opened its doors in Harads. Guests from all over the world are already booking a visit, but there is al…
The dance king Thomas

The dance king Thomas

15-year-old Thomas Vallgren from Sävast has become a real Instagram phenomenon. His dance videos spread joy among thousands of followers. "King, you …
Kimchi & kombucha

Kimchi & kombucha

Sara Rezgui is the chef at Treehotel who draws inspiration from all corners of the globe. She prefers to cook healthy food from scratch and ferment bo…
Bean steaks with pumpkin and kombucha

Bean steaks with pumpkin and kombucha

Sara Rezgui is passionate about healthy food with a lot of nutrition. Here is her recipe for Black Bean Steaks with Pumpkin Stump and Vegetable Noodle…
“This is big in the US”

“This is big in the US”

Hand-welded exhaust systems for four wheelers. Narrow niche, it may seem. But here, the Boden company RJWC has managed to establish itself properly in…
The closest wins

The closest wins

On the boules court, winners' heads of all ages can meet on equal terms. "You never get too old to compete," says Jan Petschler, chairman of IF Boden'…
“The music is in me”

“The music is in me”

Karin Johansson, 61, is the music teacher for the whole of Boden. Since 1982, she has introduced music to the lives of countless eight-year-olds. "Mus…
From Singapore to Boden

From Singapore to Boden

Vivienne Koh from Singapore moved to Boden for the great opportunities in the growth of the gaming industry. When the right job appeared, the timing w…
From officer to electrician

From officer to electrician

A new profession in the course of a year and a half. At Lärcentrum in Boden, Daniel Granström took the chance to retrain and will soon be an electrici…
A little extra in the everyday life

A little extra in the everyday life

"Bingo!" Shouts of joy and laughter from the day activities where a large group from "short-term" in Harads have gathered for today's candy bingo, sho…
On two wheels through Boden

On two wheels through Boden

The Niewieczerzal family cycles up and down, over logs and rocks and along many long paths in the forest. On their mountain bikes, they get really clo…
Boden prioritizes the children

Boden prioritizes the children

Björkdungen's preschool in Boden has been built with child safety, security, learning and work environment in focus. The preschool is the first of its…
Fällkniven in its proper environment

Fällkniven in its proper environment

The Fällkniven family goes back to their roots and invests in the future at the same time. In Myrträsk there is room for both inspiration and influenc…
She makes movies close by

She makes movies close by

For Charlotta Lennartsdotter, Närhetsliv is the small world where children live, and where relationships play the main role. In her hands, that world …
An oasis in the #närhetsliv

An oasis in the #närhetsliv

In the middle of the villas on Sävastön, Nea, Olof and their two children have their own rural oasis. The timber house from the middle of the 19th cen…
Oskar took the trophy to Boden again

Oskar took the trophy to Boden again

He is the Bodensaren who has won the Stanley cup twice. The road to the top has not been straight but Oskar Sundqvist has never given up, always loved…
La vie de proximité

La vie de proximité

She dreamed of a holiday among dog sleds and the northern lights and found what she was looking for in Överstbyn. Here she remained and created a life…
From cars to machines

From cars to machines

From zero to 100 in twelve years. This is what Hansén Bil & Maskin's growth journey looks like. No wonder Mattias Hansén won double prizes at the …
Bodensarnas house band

Bodensarnas house band

After 24 years, Soffgruppen has become almost an institution in Boden's music life. With a completely acoustic setting, they blow life in pop classics…
County’s most modern nursing home

County’s most modern nursing home

A living environment with a high standard for our elderly, shortened queues and more space in Boden's short-term housing. That is the result when Bode…
At home on our street in town

At home on our street in town

In the middle of the city, Jovana and Rickard found their dream house from the turn of the last century. 250 square meters provides plenty of space fo…
A life close to nature

A life close to nature

Hannah Levy and Jeremias Kinnunen fell in love with Lassbyn at first sight and moved here. Now they live a sustainable life close to nature and close …
The art of being a woman

The art of being a woman

The idea appeared already in her teens - one day she would become a woman. It took over 50 years but today the dream is true and Maud is happier than …
A long journey to the top

A long journey to the top

Hamude Mustafa, 25, has made a rocket career and gone from SFI intern to store manager at Dollarstore in four years. At Boden's Business Gala, he took…
Närhetsliv in the horse village

Närhetsliv in the horse village

With the Eriksson family, you can see the horses from the kitchen window. The life close to the horse means a lot of work but also more time together …
Biggest in the Nordics

Biggest in the Nordics

Hydro66 is expanding rapidly and has a fantastic 2018. During the year, four new data centers will be built in Boden. Here the location is the biggest…
Realism on the skin

Realism on the skin

Oskar Mannberg / That's the name of the man behind Kingstreet Tattoo, the tattoo studio in Boden that has become known as the place to go if you want …
It has never felt impossible

It has never felt impossible

Emilia moved to Boden to learn to drive a tractor in the armed forces and stayed. Here she has found her närhetsliv with jobs, friends and roaring eng…
Zimmer’s paradise

Zimmer’s paradise

After a tough working day on the trotting arena, there is a way that David Zimmer prefers to relax - a quiet kayak trip on the Lule River at sunset. "…
A sustainable #närhetsliv

A sustainable #närhetsliv

Without education or experience, Magnus and Åsa took the step and bought a farm. Here they conduct meat production on a small scale with focus on the …
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Staycation in the #närhetsliv

In the summer of 2018, we will soon forget. Whether the cause is heat stroke, one hundred percent enjoyment or climate anxiety varies, but regardless,…
Europe’s closest salmon fishing

Europe’s closest salmon fishing

Autumn air and cold weather. It is now trout fishing in the Lule River is at its best. Join a fishing trip with the professional fishing guide Robert …
Culture in närhetslivet

Culture in närhetslivet

If you have experienced performing arts in Boden at some point in recent years, there is a good chance that Linnéa Byberg has been involved. As an exe…
From Bologna to Boden

From Bologna to Boden

They had well-paid jobs, a nice apartment, friends and family in Italian Bologna. Roberta and Simonetta Barbieri left everything to create a new life …
A more rural närhetsliv

A more rural närhetsliv

When the stress became too much, Seija Fallemark left life in the city. Instead, she found a place in Svedjan, close to the animals and nature. "We ca…
Närhetslivet on Solskensvägen

Närhetslivet on Solskensvägen

Alexandra Vallin and Sebastian Nilsson took the chance and built their dream house. Now the family lives the good life where the sun always smiles - o…
They take the world home to the village

They take the world home to the village

Liza Löfgren and Niclas Wede changed lives to invest in tourism in Överstbyn. With two newly built log cabins in a luxury model, they attract well-off…
The beginning of something big

The beginning of something big

A completely new industry and a completely new education - the gaming industry has come to Boden. Meet Sebastian, Dylan and Selma, the indie game deve…
The dream life behind the drum set

The dream life behind the drum set

She has traveled the world, is on stage with some of Sweden's greatest artists and is living her dream. Jonna Löfgren plays drums. That's her job. Th…
When the barber came to Boden

When the barber came to Boden

From war and death threats in Mosul to hipster beards, antiques and his own salon in Boden. It's Barber Gorgis Farha's journey. Dark wood paneling, r…
Bodensare of the Year 2017

Bodensare of the Year 2017

Joy, community and thirst for knowledge. At Let's Go Swedish, people from all corners of the world gather to learn Swedish. And behind it all are thre…
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GOOD THINGS ABOUT BODEN

In the #Närhetsliv magazine, stories are told and residents are the focus. Long, well-written reports and stylish photo series depict all the things that make Boden a wonderful place to live. From impressive achievements and transformative life choices to quirky hobbies, beautiful homes and hard-working winners in our fantastic community. That and much more is #Närhetsliv.

#Närhetsliv was first published in spring 2017 and distributed to all households in Boden, as a way to strengthen Boden’s place brand and create pride among Boden residents. Behind the magazine is the communications unit of the municipality of Boden, which uses local photographer Mats Engfors for the high-quality images. In 2019, #Närhetsliv won the Publishing Prize in the category of citizen magazines. Its texts, images, layout and print scored sky-high in the juried competition.

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Tina puts Boden on the detective story map

Tina puts Boden on the detective story map

Tina N Martin has as close to contagious laughter as she does to eerie stories. In her books, the darkest of darks merge with midnight light and glistening snow in the scenic surroundings of Bode…
Baking bread for a healthier life

Baking bread for a healthier life

Delicious bread that’s good for Boden and its residents. That’s Ellinor Helleblad Nymo’s vision for her comp- any Ellis Hantverksbageri. By spring, she’ll be switching gears full-time and reviving the…
Mission impossible?

Mission impossible?

Unbyn’s old chapel (mission house) has been given love and new life. Here, the couple Lisa Tingstad Solsona and Sebastian Nyberg have created a 300-square-meter dream house, just 20 minutes outside Bo…
Expertise from all over the world

Expertise from all over the world

The green industry emerging in Boden attracts handpicked talent from around the world. The Inavolu and Pampana families from India were among the first to come to Boden in the wake…
Here’s everything close by

Here’s everything close by

Lukas Andersson Männikkö and Viktoria Andersson from Halmstad have played their first matches in Boden’s colors, met their first students as teachers and recreation leaders, and admired…
Riding fun in Bredåker

Riding fun in Bredåker

Excited little children skip in, equally eager little horses await. It’s time for Riding Fun in Bredåker, for the Wyoungest riders and the farm’s smallest Shetland ponies. With practiced hands and …
The närhetsliv’s own amateur chef

The närhetsliv’s own amateur chef

Nazuk Turdieva, the newlywed and recently turned 30-year-old from Boden, has made a splash on television. She emerged as the winner in both SVT’s ”Bästi köket” and the long-running ”MasterChef Sweden”…
Double love – game development and each other

Double love – game development and each other

Meet Katarina and Tennessee, a couple from the USA who moved here to pursue their dream as game developers. After searching for education opportunities on the other side of the Atlantic, they found th…
“Felt like the orchestra on the Titanic”

“Felt like the orchestra on the Titanic”

Imagine sitting on an airplane and finding out that there’s a five percent chancethe plane will crash. Would you stay on board? The words come from Sebastién Boudet, well-known to many from his…
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New Game Development Education at Boden Game Camp

The gaming industry is one of Boden's strong and rapidly growing industries. This autumn another game training programme will be added at Boden Game Camp, Futuregames Animator and VFX Artist. This sev…
New Beachfront Plots Close to the City Center

New Beachfront Plots Close to the City Center

Do you want to live in a beautiful newly built house overlooking the river but still close to the city? Check this out! In child-friendly Trångfors, within cycling distance of central Boden, 38 new ho…
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Architectural Dream Home in a Great Location 

At home with the Hedberg family An architect-designed home with a sloping roof, a terrace with stairs and large windows facing the river. That’s what came to be when Jonas and Johanna found their …
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He is the new CEO of Storklinten ski resort

Tommy Eliasson Winter is the new CEO of Storklinten Rekreation AB. He thus returns home to the place where he spent much of his childhood - the home slopes of Storklinten. - This feels incredibly g…
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She is the First Local Employee at H2 Green Steel

Ida-Linn Näzelius is a third-generation entrepreneur, with a CV that may well have taken her far away from Boden. But her love for the world’s most beautiful place kept her here. Now she is the role m…
He is The World’s First “Smart” Gardener

He is The World’s First “Smart” Gardener

This winter, he will find out if it is possible to grow exotic fruits near the Arctic Circle. At the same time, he will lay the foundations for making Boden even more sustainable. Meet Manne Ek – a pi…
Settlers in the #närhetsliv

Settlers in the #närhetsliv

A two-storey modern house with a roof terrace to the south was the dream house that became a reality for Fanny and Victor. Thoughtful details and personal material choices make the home their own. "I …
Found a home with all the right things

Found a home with all the right things

When the dream of house life would come true, the choice fell on a newly produced villa in Sävast. Hang out with Zabrina Dixon Johansson and Robin Lundgren. Here is everything they wanted. At first g…
She has 500 kimonos

She has 500 kimonos

Genuine vintage kimonos from Japan in the finest silk. It is Gunnarsbybon Shinko Nakano's life and living. "I like it very much." Fifteen years ago, Shinko Nakano left Japan and moved with her husban…
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Åsa is a powder snow master

Åsa Lindgren got sick of the boys' comments and took matters into her own hands. She started a girls' event for deep snow machines and made new friends. "It's more fun to drive with girls, it's a more…
House inventory for increased occupancy

House inventory for increased occupancy

An increased demand for houses in the country is matched with empty desolate houses with potential. The result is expected to lead to increased occupancy and new life in many nice old houses. In the…
Digital information screens in the countryside

Digital information screens in the countryside

The municipality's three service points in the countryside have received or will have digital information screens placed in a strategic place in their area. The work takes place in the Digiby project,…
Service point in Unbyn / Avan

Service point in Unbyn / Avan

Now the trinity of service points in Boden municipality is complete. With operations manager Jenni Bergliv, another locally adapted service point is being formed, now across the municipal boundaries i…
Locally produced in the middle of Boden

Locally produced in the middle of Boden

The new market hall in the middle of Boden encloses both the eye and the palate and has already become the home of many Boden residents. Here you will find everything for both barbecue and snacks. Du…
“Now I’m where I want to be”

“Now I’m where I want to be”

He runs one of Boden's fastest growing companies and always has a lot on his plate. Meet the entrepreneur Mattias Kjellin in an open-hearted interview about team spirit, snowcross, commercials and ADH…
Success for new trend sports

Success for new trend sports

Boden Padel has soon been up and running for a year - and what a first year it was! It quickly became clear that one hall was not enough and a second one is needed and now in April a coaching duo will…
With the forest as the closest neighbor

With the forest as the closest neighbor

Nina Hahto has created her dream life on the country side. The proximity to nature and to the animals, that is the most important thing at Bjässparken Gården. This summer you are welcome here. Ever…
Left London for Bodsvedjan

Left London for Bodsvedjan

Erika Andersson and Andrew Allen left a high-intensity life in London and found a balance in life in Boden. "Life with children is ten times better here," says Andrew. Erika was born and raised in Bo…
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On horseback over snow-covered plains

Western riding is Roger Laestadius' passion and livelihood. Here at Rånisgården in Svartbjörnsbyn, he keeps the cowboy dream alive. Join us on a horseback ride in the winter landscape! Roger Laestadi…
Digitization was the way back

Digitization was the way back

Booking repairs on the web and leave your shoes in a cupboard - corona-friendly, durable and simple. After a series of coincidences, traditional craftsmanship meets digital technology in Jonas shoemak…
A support in loneliness

A support in loneliness

During the pandemic, Meleknur Alevcan has helped hundreds of elderly people with free online therapy. She moved here to study and stayed thanks to the calm and the beautiful winter. When Covid-19 cam…
Close recycling everywhere

Close recycling everywhere

Wherever you are, you should be able to recycle. That is the idea behind Bodenföretaget Sortify. Which is now stronger than ever. When Victoria and Stefan Strömbäck met, they were both poor students.…
As if time stood still

As if time stood still

Forsberg's old trading post in Gunnarsbyn has remained untouched since 1934. Mogens Amstrup Jacobsen and Lena Malm have revived the old wholesaler's villa and are now continuing the story. One summer…
“A fantastic environment”

“A fantastic environment”

It is quite possible to become a mother in the middle of a trotting career and come back stronger than ever. Sandra Eriksson knows that and she dares to do it again. "I'm pregnant again," the star dri…
Full throttle through the närhetsliv

Full throttle through the närhetsliv

Robert Widgren has only driven since last winter but he has already made a name for himself in the rally turn. It goes fast and usually there is a podium. "We have a hell of a lot of fun and good spee…
“I can endure more than I thought”

“I can endure more than I thought”

A night outdoors in a storm, zero free time, lots of laughter and a strengthened self-confidence. These are some of the experiences that have so far happened to Kajsa and Patrik, recruits in Norrbotte…
#Närhetsliv with lake views

#Närhetsliv with lake views

Boden profiles Emmy Nordmark and Mattias Bergqvist took the chance and bought a renovation project at a great location. Together they have turned a worn 60's villa into a modern dream home with a lake…
In the artist’s studio

In the artist’s studio

Ulrika Lundmark has become an established name in Norrbotten's art world. In the studio at home in Sävast, she tests the limits of clay. Outside the large windows, the Lule River glitters and the aut…
Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes

This autumn, the TV series LasseMaja's detective agency was recorded at Studio Nord in Sävast. Anja Lindström, 24, is part of the filming team and she sees a bright future as a filmmaker in Boden. …
From polka to punk

From polka to punk

Eva and Rolf Lindström are fascinated by the versatility of the accordion. Now they pass on the Norrbotten fiddler tradition to Jesper Forsberg, 26, and meet across genre boundaries. It was the music…
Success for Boden’s new mural painting

Success for Boden’s new mural painting

Oskar Mannberg and Victoria Sundqvist creates art on both skin and houses. This summer, they gave Boden a new face with their mural painting on Brogatan. It gave a craving for more to the people of Bo…
Joy in life

Joy in life

In April, Åcenter in Boden was opened. We made a home visit to some of the first tenants who seem to be very happy. Åcenter exudes community and joy. In the common foyer, the residents gather, talk a…
A countryside where young people want to live

A countryside where young people want to live

The municipality of Boden is one of three municipalities collaborating in the Youth Up North project. It will strengthen young people's influence and participation in a vibrant countryside. Olivia Ste…
Control the story with your voice

Control the story with your voice

Wanderword is Boden's first and largest international game studio. "The partners we are working with right now are the largest in the world," says Mattias Bergqvist, studio manager. At the top of the…
“You have to love it”

“You have to love it”

Dance is life. That was the case for Lina Denevald while growing up in the Soviet Union. Now she shares her knowledge with children in Boden. Through the dance, Lina has gained a social context in a n…
He holds the key to Sweden’s crown jewel

He holds the key to Sweden’s crown jewel

He has made a fast career and is now Sweden's youngest regimental commander. Meet Colonel Jonny Lindfors who will make the Armed Forces grow in Boden. When Jonny received the job offer from the army …
“I want to win the World Cup”

“I want to win the World Cup”

The first woman on the podium in TCR Europe and the only Swede selected for the motorsport Olympics. This year's Bodensare Jessica Bäckman, 22, is a winner without equal. Congratulations to the title…
Brewers in the #närhetsliv

Brewers in the #närhetsliv

Through hard work and commitment, Sofia and Lina have made Tjers Sävast's own brewery. Now they are expanding the event business and planning a beer festival at Peetgården. Just over five years ago, …
New short-term accommodation at Garnis

New short-term accommodation at Garnis

We are building like never before for both old and young in Boden. Another new area under development is Garnis, where the old lung clinic will soon be opened as a completely newly renovated short-ter…
New housing option at Å-center

New housing option at Å-center

The municipality of Boden is among the first municipalities in the country to set up a municipal development-assessed sheltered housing. The location is Å-center and the accommodation opened in mid-Ma…
New preschool in Sävast

New preschool in Sävast

Lunda preschool in Sävast is the second of four new preschools in the largest targeted investment in qualitative development for children and young people ever in Boden municipality. Lunda preschool w…
Cold bath in a warm atmosphere

Cold bath in a warm atmosphere

In January, the floating spa hotel Arctic Bath opened its doors in Harads. Guests from all over the world are already booking a visit, but there is also a strong local commitment. And visitors who hav…
The dance king Thomas

The dance king Thomas

15-year-old Thomas Vallgren from Sävast has become a real Instagram phenomenon. His dance videos spread joy among thousands of followers. "King, you are a role model!", "Living legend!", "Nice moves …
Kimchi & kombucha

Kimchi & kombucha

Sara Rezgui is the chef at Treehotel who draws inspiration from all corners of the globe. She prefers to cook healthy food from scratch and ferment both tea and vegetables. For many years, Sara Rezg…
Bean steaks with pumpkin and kombucha

Bean steaks with pumpkin and kombucha

Sara Rezgui is passionate about healthy food with a lot of nutrition. Here is her recipe for Black Bean Steaks with Pumpkin Stump and Vegetable Noodles - Vegetarian, Lactose Free and Gluten Free. For …
“This is big in the US”

“This is big in the US”

Hand-welded exhaust systems for four wheelers. Narrow niche, it may seem. But here, the Boden company RJWC has managed to establish itself properly in the international market. In 2010, Robin Janss…
The closest wins

The closest wins

On the boules court, winners' heads of all ages can meet on equal terms. "You never get too old to compete," says Jan Petschler, chairman of IF Boden's Petanque. Tuesday and Thursday evening means tr…
“The music is in me”

“The music is in me”

Karin Johansson, 61, is the music teacher for the whole of Boden. Since 1982, she has introduced music to the lives of countless eight-year-olds. "Music should be for everyone," she says. An average …
From Singapore to Boden

From Singapore to Boden

Vivienne Koh from Singapore moved to Boden for the great opportunities in the growth of the gaming industry. When the right job appeared, the timing was perfect. Vivienne Koh, 33, is Bodens Busines…
Craft drink with a taste of Närhetsliv

Craft drink with a taste of Närhetsliv

Gideon Swinkels learned to brew beer at a convent during his childhood in Holland. Now he creates taste experiences with local ingredients in Harads. This autumn, he is investing heavily in soft drink…
From officer to electrician

From officer to electrician

A new profession in the course of a year and a half. At Lärcentrum in Boden, Daniel Granström took the chance to retrain and will soon be an electrician. After eleven years as a specialist officer in…
A little extra in the everyday life

A little extra in the everyday life

"Bingo!" Shouts of joy and laughter from the day activities where a large group from "short-term" in Harads have gathered for today's candy bingo, shows the feeling of the nursing homes in Harads. Her…
On two wheels through Boden

On two wheels through Boden

The Niewieczerzal family cycles up and down, over logs and rocks and along many long paths in the forest. On their mountain bikes, they get really close to nature and get training and challenges at th…
Boden prioritizes the children

Boden prioritizes the children

Björkdungen's preschool in Boden has been built with child safety, security, learning and work environment in focus. The preschool is the first of its kind in Boden and serves as a model for several p…
Fällkniven in its proper environment

Fällkniven in its proper environment

The Fällkniven family goes back to their roots and invests in the future at the same time. In Myrträsk there is room for both inspiration and influencers. In bad weather, Ann-Sofie Hjortberger used t…
She makes movies close by

She makes movies close by

For Charlotta Lennartsdotter, Närhetsliv is the small world where children live, and where relationships play the main role. In her hands, that world becomes a movie. It has been an intense year for …
An oasis in the #närhetsliv

An oasis in the #närhetsliv

In the middle of the villas on Sävastön, Nea, Olof and their two children have their own rural oasis. The timber house from the middle of the 19th century has been renovated and rebuilt into the dream…
Oskar took the trophy to Boden again

Oskar took the trophy to Boden again

He is the Bodensaren who has won the Stanley cup twice. The road to the top has not been straight but Oskar Sundqvist has never given up, always loved to stand on ice. Oskar Sundqvist, 25, from Bod…
La vie de proximité

La vie de proximité

She dreamed of a holiday among dog sleds and the northern lights and found what she was looking for in Överstbyn. Here she remained and created a life for herself with the forest around the corner of …
From cars to machines

From cars to machines

From zero to 100 in twelve years. This is what Hansén Bil & Maskin's growth journey looks like. No wonder Mattias Hansén won double prizes at the Business Gala. When Mattias Hansén started the …
Bodensarnas house band

Bodensarnas house band

After 24 years, Soffgruppen has become almost an institution in Boden's music life. With a completely acoustic setting, they blow life in pop classics in their own way. In the cover band Soffgruppe…
County’s most modern nursing home

County’s most modern nursing home

A living environment with a high standard for our elderly, shortened queues and more space in Boden's short-term housing. That is the result when Boden's new nursing home opened. On October 31, the N…
At home on our street in town

At home on our street in town

In the middle of the city, Jovana and Rickard found their dream house from the turn of the last century. 250 square meters provides plenty of space for relatives, friends and a large measure of person…
A life close to nature

A life close to nature

Hannah Levy and Jeremias Kinnunen fell in love with Lassbyn at first sight and moved here. Now they live a sustainable life close to nature and close to their dogs. Here they take tourists from all ov…
The art of being a woman

The art of being a woman

The idea appeared already in her teens - one day she would become a woman. It took over 50 years but today the dream is true and Maud is happier than ever. We meet at a café in Boden and Maud Jacobso…
Community and training in beautiful nature

Community and training in beautiful nature

Sävast Ski Team has members from six to 83 years and has the motto "skis for everyone". Therefore, a ski school for adults has been arranged on Wednesdays. - It is so fun and so much socializing, says…
A long journey to the top

A long journey to the top

Hamude Mustafa, 25, has made a rocket career and gone from SFI intern to store manager at Dollarstore in four years. At Boden's Business Gala, he took home the Trader of the Year award. Hamude Mustaf…
Närhetsliv in the horse village

Närhetsliv in the horse village

With the Eriksson family, you can see the horses from the kitchen window. The life close to the horse means a lot of work but also more time together for the family. Kristina and Mattias Eriksson pre…
The dream house that’s close to everything

The dream house that’s close to everything

Ann-Sofie Lund and Martin Brännvall decided to go all in and built their dream house - by hand, from foundation to roof. Here they are close to both the forest and the city, and space for many spontan…
Biggest in the Nordics

Biggest in the Nordics

Hydro66 is expanding rapidly and has a fantastic 2018. During the year, four new data centers will be built in Boden. Here the location is the biggest asset. Hydro66 is a co-location data center. Thi…
Realism on the skin

Realism on the skin

Oskar Mannberg / That's the name of the man behind Kingstreet Tattoo, the tattoo studio in Boden that has become known as the place to go if you want realistic ink. Kingstreet Tattoo opened its doors…
It has never felt impossible

It has never felt impossible

Emilia moved to Boden to learn to drive a tractor in the armed forces and stayed. Here she has found her närhetsliv with jobs, friends and roaring engines in beautiful nature just a short distance fro…
Zimmer’s paradise

Zimmer’s paradise

After a tough working day on the trotting arena, there is a way that David Zimmer prefers to relax - a quiet kayak trip on the Lule River at sunset. "It's gratitude I feel for being able to bring this…
A sustainable #närhetsliv

A sustainable #närhetsliv

Without education or experience, Magnus and Åsa took the step and bought a farm. Here they conduct meat production on a small scale with focus on the environment and the animals' best interests. Bare…
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Staycation in the #närhetsliv

In the summer of 2018, we will soon forget. Whether the cause is heat stroke, one hundred percent enjoyment or climate anxiety varies, but regardless, we can add the past summer to the actions as some…
Europe’s closest salmon fishing

Europe’s closest salmon fishing

Autumn air and cold weather. It is now trout fishing in the Lule River is at its best. Join a fishing trip with the professional fishing guide Robert Westin and learn his tricks. Bodensaren Robert W…
Culture in närhetslivet

Culture in närhetslivet

If you have experienced performing arts in Boden at some point in recent years, there is a good chance that Linnéa Byberg has been involved. As an executive member of Boden's Riksteaterförening, she h…
From Bologna to Boden

From Bologna to Boden

They had well-paid jobs, a nice apartment, friends and family in Italian Bologna. Roberta and Simonetta Barbieri left everything to create a new life in Boden - and make pasta. Spouses Roberto, 51, a…
A more rural närhetsliv

A more rural närhetsliv

When the stress became too much, Seija Fallemark left life in the city. Instead, she found a place in Svedjan, close to the animals and nature. "We can not live without the countryside," she says. Se…
Närhetslivet on Solskensvägen

Närhetslivet on Solskensvägen

Alexandra Vallin and Sebastian Nilsson took the chance and built their dream house. Now the family lives the good life where the sun always smiles - on Solskensvägen in Sävast. It was June 1, 2016, a…
They take the world home to the village

They take the world home to the village

Liza Löfgren and Niclas Wede changed lives to invest in tourism in Överstbyn. With two newly built log cabins in a luxury model, they attract well-off families from all over the world. Here they offer…
The beginning of something big

The beginning of something big

A completely new industry and a completely new education - the gaming industry has come to Boden. Meet Sebastian, Dylan and Selma, the indie game developers of the future. In the autumn, a complete…
The dream life behind the drum set

The dream life behind the drum set

She has traveled the world, is on stage with some of Sweden's greatest artists and is living her dream. Jonna Löfgren plays drums. That's her job. The soon-to-be 7-year-old Jonna Löfgren thought she …
When the barber came to Boden

When the barber came to Boden

From war and death threats in Mosul to hipster beards, antiques and his own salon in Boden. It's Barber Gorgis Farha's journey. Dark wood paneling, real carpets, a stylish chesterfield sofa and antiq…
Bodensare of the Year 2017

Bodensare of the Year 2017

Joy, community and thirst for knowledge. At Let's Go Swedish, people from all corners of the world gather to learn Swedish. And behind it all are three women, Bodensare of the Year. Lina Hällström, L…

In Boden we live a life of #Närhetsliv. By that we mean the life where you’re close to everything that matters and more – your children’s activities, your job, schools, cultural events, attractive homes, shopping and nature.

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