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Tina puts Boden on the crime fiction map

Tina N Martin is as close to infectious laughter as she is to scary stories. Her books combine the darkest darkness with midnight light and sparkling …

She bakes bread for a healthier life

A good bread that is good for Boden and the people of Boden. This is Ellinor Helleblad Nymo's vision for her company Ellis Hantverksbageri. In the spr…

Mission impossible?

Unbyn's old mission house has been given love and new life. Here, couple Lisa Tingstad Solsona and Sebastian Nyberg have created a 300 square meter dr…

Excellence from around the world

The emerging green industry in Boden is attracting hand-picked talent from around the world. The Inavolu and Pampana families from India were some of …

Here everything is close

Lukas Andersson Männikkö and Viktoria Andersson from Halmstad, Sweden, have played their first games in Boden's colors, met their first students as te…

Riding fun in Bredåker

Excited little children bounce in to equally excited little horses. It's time for Ridkul in Bredåker, for the very youngest riders and the farm's smal…

From Africa’s savannah to the banks of the Råne River

The couple moved from the equator to the Arctic Circle. Now they invite guests from all over the world to experience what we call local life. The for…

The community’s own food store

Nazuk Turdieva, the 30-year-old newlywed from Boden, has been a success on TV. She emerged as the winner of both SVT's "Bäst i köket" and the long-run…

Double love – game development and each other

Meet Katarina and Tennessee, a couple from the US who moved here to pursue their dream as game developers. After looking for training on the other sid…

“I felt like the orchestra on the Titanic”

Imagine you are on an airplane and you are told that there is a 5% chance that the plane will crash, would you stay? The words come from Sebastién …

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 nor…

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 C…

Here the Vision of the Green Transition Becomes a Reality 

For almost 40 years, Thomas Fägerman has been called a visionary and dreamer in the field of sustainability. But the green transition considered utopi…

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 comp…

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. …

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 s…

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, w…

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…

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 Anders…

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, Nel…

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 w…

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 s…

A Powerful Dream Came True – Now Nike Lives in Boden

Ever since childhood, Nike Kelbel, 24, has been longing to get away from the noise of the city, closer to nature. To go north. Today she lives in the …

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 be…

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…

Deserted Houses in Rural Areas Can Come To Life Once Again

In the Råne and Vitå river valleys there are more than 550 empty houses, according to an inventory carried out in 2021. Now the empty houses can get a…

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

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

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, …

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…

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 occupa…

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…

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…

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…

“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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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…

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 Brogat…

Best in Sweden when it comes to supporting non profit associations.

In 2020, the municipality of Boden was named the friendliest in Sweden when it came to supporting non profit associations. With the award comes pride,…

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.…

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 …

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”

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 …

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.…

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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”

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

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…

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. …

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

"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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 …

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 Wednes…

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

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 …

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 t…

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…