The village of Brännberg (formerly Johannesberg) is located 20 miles west of Boden, in the Alån valley at the foot of Brännberget. With roots in agriculture and forestry, the village grew up in connection with the construction of the Northern Main Line in the late 19th century. In the 1970s and 80s, families with children moved here and modern villas were built among older houses and farms. For a long time, the village had a shop and a school, but as these activities have been discontinued, the place has become a quiet village close to nature. Both retirees and families with children live here, but the trend is for younger people to move in. Many of the villagers commute to work in Boden, Luleå or Älvsbyn, but there are also a number of small businesses, including a berry company that runs premises for its seasonal employees. The village’s most appreciated assets are its proximity to fine woodlands and fishing lakes and the modernly equipped village hall. Brännberg is often described as a safe place with proximity to both nature and urban areas. In 2023, the village will have its own bus service to Boden.