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.
Between Svartbyträsket and Gruvberget lies Södra Svartbyn, a leafy residential area that came about as the city expanded in the 1960s and 70s. The area is often described as quiet and pleasant with “proximity to everything”: city center, hiking areas, grocery stores, preschool/school and leisure activities. Many residents have lived here for decades and returnees are keen to come back. A highly valued advantage of the area is the ease of access to the terrain around Gruvberget, as well as to Svartbyträsket with the possibility of canoeing, skiing or snowmobiling. Everyday life is made easier by good cycle paths and good bus connections. At the heart of the area is Matthew’s Church, a dynamic meeting place with a wide range of activities. Within walking distance are the Kristallkulan preschool and Torpgärdsskolan (age 6-12) with leisure facilities.
Farmacy
5 KilometerHealth center
5,2 KilometerGrocery store
4 KilometerHospital
19 KilometerSchool
1,6 KilometerPreschool
0 KilometerSvartbyn is mentioned in the 1543 land register as one of several villages in Överluleå parish. At this time, the village consisted of a few farms scattered along the Svartbyträsket. With the expansion of the city in the 1960s and 70s, agricultural land close to the city was increasingly developed. The northern part of the village retained its rural character, while the southern side was transformed into a modern villa town with a lakeside location. Until the 1980s, Svartbyträsket was used for both fishing and swimming, but for various reasons the water quality deteriorated, resulting in extensive algal blooms. For a number of years, an ambitious effort has been underway to restore the biological balance with the vision of a living swimming and fishing lake.
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City center
5 Kilometer