New Culinary Heights With Local Food Under the Northern Lights 

Nine star chefs from Michelin restaurants throughout the Nordics. Flavourful food grown and matured in the land of the midnight sun. Seasoned with northern lights, fire and ice and served in a unique restaurant,  in the midst of the wilderness. Et voilà, here are the Stars du Nord.  In the midst of the forest next […]

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 seventh game development education in Sävast further strengthens the creative ecosystem that is emerging here. Boden Game Camp is a unique ecosystem for the […]

Here the Vision of the Green Transition Becomes a Reality 

Thomas Fägerman står i jakttornet och blickar ut över det område som ska bli grönt stålverk och vätgasfabrik.

For almost 40 years, Thomas Fägerman has been called a visionary and dreamer in the field of sustainability. But the green transition considered utopian is now happening – in the very place where his interest in the environment was once born.  The wind gently touches the treetops and causes the colourless, tall grass to sway […]

New Robin Hood Company has Made Re-Use a Business Case 

For several years, Andreas Morat and Fredrik Alnelind saw how large amounts of unopened building material were rushed to the dump. Now they run a company based on the idea of making use of waste, in a re-use manner. According to the industry organisation Avfall Sweden, nine million tonnes of non-hazardous waste is generated annually […]

New in Boden: “I want to live here for the rest of my life”

Column Madelen Applegren grew up in Dalarna and later chose to move to Boden. This is her own story about a place where the sun often smiles.  At 15  I’m lying in bed in the mountain cabin in Sälen. My entire body aches, but it’s a good kind of ache. This is where I am […]

Shooting Star is Aiming High: ” I Really Want to Win” 

Victor Berglund is a real shooting star in biathlon. With several medals and international competitions behind him this 19-year-old biathlete is now stepping up to the next level.  Last winter, 19-year-old Victor Berglund from Norra Svartbyn in Boden was selected for both the Youth Olympics in Finland and the Junior World Championships in the USA.  […]

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 house plots are now being planned with really nice locations. The Municipality of Boden publishes a detailed plan for 38 residential […]

Citizen of the Year: “Yes, I have three full-time jobs”

Keep calm and carry on. So says the writing on the wall in the Handal family’s home in Harads, next to pictures of the children and the citizen of the year awards for both Boden and Edefors. The wall symbolically highlights the life and pride of entrepreneur Juan Handal. Juan Handal leads a hectic life, […]

Imagination and Creativity is Their New Business Idea

Fairy tales, legends, history, creativity and imagination come together in magical experiences through two of Boden’s cultural companies. Irene Andersson and Johanna Söderholm inspire awe in people both young and old with their stories. Johanna and Irene have known each other since they were children and grew up here in Boden. Together they have found […]

Boden Game Camp Gathers Talent From Around the World

Word of the game developer school in Boden has spread throughout the world and is now attracting students from far away. Meet Kai Wang from China, Nelson Kiyoshi Kossuga from Brazil and Sushant Bhonde from India – game development students at Boden Gamecamp.  Futuregames’ courses at Boden Gamecamp have really made a name for themselves […]

Architectural Dream Home in a Great Location 

An architect-designed villa with a sloping roof, a stepped terrace and large windows facing the river. That was the result when Jonas and Johanna found their dream location and decided to build a house. Welcome to the home of the Hedberg family in Boden.

He is the new CEO of Storklinten ski resort

Tommy Eliasson Winter på plats i Storklinten, 15 november 2022

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 good. Skiing has been and continues to be a big part of my life, I am passionate about development and […]

A Powerful Dream Came True – Now Nike Lives in Boden

Nike Kelbel, 24, has longed to get away from the noise of the city and closer to nature ever since she was a child. North. Today she lives in the village of Södra Bredåker, fifteen minutes from Boden. She plays two sports and has a job.

He is The World’s First “Smart” Gardener

man cyklar med växter i cykelkorgen. blå himmel.

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 pioneer in a flourishing industry and a newcomer to the närhetsliv.  Night temperatures have descended to five […]

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 like the contrasts,” says Fanny. Fanny Schylander and Victor Vikström previously lived in an apartment in central Boden and dreamed […]

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 glance, the house on Brännan does not look so remarkable, a white single-storey house among several in the neighborhood. But […]

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 husband Petri Storlöpare and their daughter Anni to the small village of Pålkem in Norrbotten. – It was cold and isolated and […]

Åsa is a powder snow master

En kvinna som kör skoter i solen.

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 cheerful atmosphere,” she says. In the winters, you can find Åsa Lindgren, 29, on the snowboard slope, […]

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. During the spring, Nära mat Boden on Kungsgatan 40 was finally opened with locally produced food. Here, consumers are […]

“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 ADHD. Team Kjellin mining & contracting is at the top of Norrbotten’s highest grossing companies year after year. Today, the company has 150 employees, […]

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 move here from Spain. It was during a holiday trip to Greece […]

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 since Nina Hahto, 58, was little, her biggest dream has been to live in the country and have her own […]

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 Boden but has lived all her adult life in London. The family often thought about leaving the big city and […]

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 Laestadius leads a group of guests through the forest, along paths lined with snow-laden trees and out over vast expanses of white. The horses advance […]

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 shoemaker’s new venture. For 13 years, Jonas Samuelsson was Boden’s only shoemaker and tried to help everyone. He never knew how many customers would come and […]

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 came to Norrbotten, Meleknur Alevcan, 31, worked as a CBT therapist in community psychiatry. She met many people and saw an increase in […]

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. They dreamed of becoming entrepreneurs but lacked an idea. – When we decided to start a business, we started brainstorming every morning […]

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 day seven years ago, the couple Mogens Amstrup Jacobsen and Lena Malm were invited to a cup of tea with the neighbors. Little did […]

“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 driver announces. It was a really successful season for Sandra Eriksson. She returned to the sulky full time […]

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 speed in the car,” he says. That Robert Widgren came into this with a […]

“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 Norrbotten’s regiment, I 19. This summer, just over 560 people moved in to do military service in Boden. Two of them are […]

#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 view. It was the location that made Emmy Nordmark and Mattias Bergqvist choose this particular brick villa on Torpgärdan. They […]

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 autumn sun makes Ulrika Lundmark’s showroom bathe in light. In the past year, the art exhibitions have replaced each other and […]

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. As team coordinator during a TV series recording, it is Anja Lindström’s task to call around and arrange transport and […]

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 and love of the accordion that brought Eva and Rolf Lindström together in the 90s. Rolf then attracted Eva to Boden’s accordion […]

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 Boden, so next year even more street art is planned. Oskar Mannberg and Victoria Sundqvist are 32 years old […]

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 newly built Verkstan at Boden Business Park is Wanderword located. Here digital creators sit and develop interactive sound in various forms. They […]

“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 new country. When Lina Denevald was five years old, she trudged off to the dance school in the […]

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 chief, he accepted immediately. – This is one of the best places you can work in the army. It’s one […]

“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 Bodensare of the Year that you received at Boden’s Business Gala! How does it feel? – It feels very good. I actually […]

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, Frida Andersson started the microbrewery Tjers Bryggeri in Överkalix. She quickly became a name in the industry and got several beers at […]

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 have walked here are as appreciated as those who have flown across the globe. There is no doubt that Actic […]

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!”, “Great moves, King, as always!”, “You spread so much good energy, never stop what you do!”. Fifty or so comments like these and 5000 likes per post […]

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 Rezgui traveled the world cooking. Today she cooks for the whole world at Treehotel in Harads. She is also a trained […]

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. This is accompanied by a glass of refreshing kombucha. Black Bean Steaks 4 servings 1 tablespoon chia seeds 3 tablespoons water 2 […]

“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 Jansson started his own business and took on the welding jobs he came across. The company name became Robin Jansson Weld Custom, abbreviated RJWC, and […]

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 training for the competition section at Bodens Boule Center. Jan and Kerstin Petschler, Anders Nyström and Annett Martinsson are training before […]

“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 of 20 students in six classes, each year for 37 years. There are a whole lot of Bodensers that Karin Johansson has […]

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 Business Park ‘s latest addition and works part-time as a training leader for the newly started YH education web developer / e-commerce. The […]

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 drinks and juice. Today, 39-year-old Gideon Swinkels grew up in a brewing family in South Holland, near a monastery with which the family […]

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 the same time. Five days a week, they whiz forward on two wheels through the forests around Boden. Spouses Piotr […]

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 to stop here in her childhood and warm herself while waiting for the school bus. She grew up right here in the […]

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 the filmmaker Charlotta Lennartsdotter in Södra Harads, she shows that it is possible to live on creative industries even in the countryside. […]

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 home in the local area. Nea Goldkuhl and Olof Pettersson were looking for an old farm to renovate […]

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 Boden is a hockey professional in the NHL, the world’s highest ranked hockey league. On June 12, 2019, […]

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 the house. Now Fanny Collas, 27, wants to share the beautiful tranquility with other French people. The fire […]

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 company 18 years ago, it was to import cars and motorcycles. But both the company and life took a different turn. […]

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 Soffgruppen you will find neither electric guitar nor drum kit. Everything is acoustic, which of course means guitars and harmonica but also the […]

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 personality. “We have everything we could wish for and more,” says Jovana. A pink hall with a Moroccan floor welcomes […]

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 over the world on dog sledding trips in the beautiful Råne river valley. The dogs immediately start barking when […]

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 Jacobson orders tea. She sweetens with honey and says that the day before she […]

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 veteran Göran Honkamaa. In Boden we have close to really nice ski trails in a beautiful winter […]

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 Mustafa grew up with his parents and two siblings in Syria. After year six, he started working in the family’s […]

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 previously lived in Stockholm but chose to return to Norrbotten eight years ago. – When we were going to […]

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 spontaneous visits. Last summer, they were ready to move in, Ann-Sofie Lund and Martin Brännvall’s dream house, or […]

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 colocation data center. This means that they provide data centers to many different customers because there are advantages to having it on a big […]

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 in 2011. Oskar Mannberg had previously worked as a welder but was sick of dirtying himself in a workshop. […]

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 from home. When Emilia Lindmark, 20, graduated from GMU last spring, she was asked about permanent employment with the Armed […]

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 into my life,” he says. After an exit from the road towards Unbyn and a […]

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. Barely a a few miles before Harads we find the village Havsträsk next to the Lule River. Here is Strömnäsgården, which Magnus […]

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 something to remember. I think it will be a point of reference for most people in the future; “Do you […]

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 Westin has a lifelong interest in fishing. He is two years old at the first fishing photo in the family […]

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 has a major role in our cultural life. “The people of Boden must have a good cultural offer,” she says. Linnéa Byberg […]

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, and Simonetta, 53, come from Bologna in northern Italy. In the city of millions, they built successful careers at large companies in […]

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. Seija Fallemark was at the peak of her career and with a senior managerial job at Åhléns in Stockholm. But […]

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, at 09:00, that the great adventure began. Then the first plots on Brännan in Sävast were released for sale and […]

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 a genuine experience in a unique environment. A magical and secluded place by the Råne River, where the water never […]

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 completely new education started in Sävast, a two-year post-secondary education for indie game developers. Dylan Johansson from Stockholm, Sebastian Ojala from Boden […]

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 would get new winter shoes. With three siblings, it was not usual so she was extremely excited when she had to get […]

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 antique objects from the past. On a shelf are brown jars with beard oils and hair wax. Halfway up, the hairdresser’s chairs line […]

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, Linda Olofsson and Jessica Bergman. That’s the name of the Bodensare of the Year. It was at Boden’s Business Gala in […]