Welcome to our spacious split-level timber house (229 sqm) located on a quiet cul-de-sac with no traffic. Here you live surrounded by northern Swedish nature, with the river and forest just around the corner – perfect for those seeking both tranquility and adventure.
"In late summer you can pick cloudberries – the gold of the North – on the marshes around Kalix. A unique experience that attracts both Swedish and international guests."
The House
• Sleeps 8–10 guests
• 3 bedrooms: one with a double bed, one with a bunk bed (120 cm + 90 cm), and one with a 105 cm bed
• Two living rooms – one with a cozy fireplace
• Newly renovated kitchen with plenty of space for cooking
• Spa area with sauna, shower and jacuzzi
• 2 toilets, geothermal heating, outdoor grill area
• Parking for 2 cars (plus street parking)
• Pets welcome, smoking outdoors only
Experiences right outside the door
• Forest with snowmobile trails, ski tracks and fishing waters
• Kalix River – world-class salmon fishing and the famous Kalix Löjrom (roe)
• Lakes and rivers for pike, perch and trout
• Strandängsbadet – summer swimming and BBQ evenings
• Northern lights in winter, midnight sun in summer
Day trips in the region
• Haparanda/Tornio – shopping, culture and fishing in the Torne River
• Luleå – coastal city with archipelago and UNESCO World Heritage Gammelstad Church Town
• Boden – historic fortress, adventure baths and nature reserves
• Överkalix – wilderness, rivers and hiking trails
Practical Information
• Town center 5 minutes by car: supermarkets (Coop, ICA, Willys), liquor store and restaurants
• Price: 6,500 SEK/week
How to get here
• By car: Kalix is located along the E4, easy access to Haparanda, Luleå and Boden
• By air:
o Luleå Airport (Kallax) – about 50 minutes by car, daily flights from Stockholm and other cities
o Kemi-Tornio Airport (Finland) – about 1 hour from Haparanda
• By bus: Regular connections between Kalix, Luleå and Haparanda
• By train: Kalix train station, several travel options
Winter (Dec–Mar)
• Northern Lights – watch the lights dance across the sky, often visible directly from the house or the river.
• Skiing – cross-country tracks in the nearby forest, downhill skiing at Rudträskbacken.
• Snowmobile trails – starting close to the house, perfect for day trips in all directions.
• Ice fishing – pike, char and perch on frozen lakes.
• Sauna & jacuzzi – warm evenings after a day in the snow.
Spring (Apr–May)
• Spring fishing in the river – salmon fishing begins to take off.
• Spring hiking – trails open up, perfect for shorter tours.
• Birdwatching – spring migration in the archipelago and along the river.
• Nature awakening – snow melts, rapids become powerful.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
• Midnight sun – the sun barely sets, magical bright nights.
• Kalix River & lakes – salmon, pike, perch, trout, grayling.
• Strandängsbadet – swimming, BBQ and play for the whole family.
• Archipelago tours – boat or kayak among the islands in the Bay of Bothnia.
• Hiking & cycling – nature reserves and forest trails around Kalix.
• Pick cloudberries – the gold of the North – on the marshes around Kalix.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
• Autumn colors – the forest glows in red, yellow and orange.
• Mushroom & berry picking – blueberries, lingonberries and chanterelles.
• Cloudberry picking in the marshes during late summer.
• Fishing – autumn salmon and trout in the river.
• Hunting season – moose and small game for those interested.
• Cozy evenings – light the fireplace in the living room and enjoy the calm.
