Natural from the ground up
A wonderful combination of countryside and city life
Lycksele is a great place to live and thrive. Here, a sense of security, community, and closeness to nature are combined with excellent public services, a strong and collaborative business community, and educational opportunities ranging from preschool to high school and on to university studies through Campus Lycksele. Childcare, schools, healthcare, jobs, and recreational activities are all nearby—often just five minutes away. The town is home to cafés, restaurants, a zoo and water park, a museum, and a vibrant cultural and community life, while the forest and river are always just around the corner. With a variety of housing options, reasonable prices, and many lively villages, Lycksele offers a truly wonderful blend of rural and urban life, where everyone can find their place in life.
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The charm of a small town and the tranquility of nature
Lycksele is a growing municipality with just over 12,100 residents and a clear sense of optimism about the future. Here, we’re investing in new housing, urban development, and great opportunities for more people to live, reside, and work—no matter where you are in life.
In Lycksele, it’s easy to feel at home. The small-town atmosphere combines with the tranquility of nature to create a safe, pleasant, and balanced everyday life. Preschools, schools, healthcare, work, and recreational activities are usually just a few minutes away. At the same time, there’s a wide range of cafes, restaurants, cultural experiences, and a vibrant community life that fosters a sense of togetherness for people of all ages.
Services and Community Functions
Lycksele offers robust and accessible public services, including a hospital, health centers, pharmacies, police, government offices, retail, and other services. With its own airport and well-developed bus routes, it’s easy to travel both within and outside the municipality.
Favorable conditions
Children and families are welcomed into safe environments and a wide range of childcare options and schools. Education is one of the municipality’s strengths, with preschool, elementary school, high school, and post-secondary studies through Campus Lycksele. Here, there are excellent conditions for learning, development, and a safe upbringing.
Meeting Places for All Ages
Lycksele has a vibrant and active community life that contributes to both a sense of community and public health. There are sports clubs for both winter and summer sports, as well as many other organizations that organize activities and provide gathering places for people of all ages.
Nature and an Active Leisure Life
Proximity to nature is one of Lycksele’s greatest assets. The municipality covers a large area and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation year-round. Here you’ll find hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, a downhill ski slope, forest gems, as well as rivers and other bodies of water that invite you to enjoy fishing, paddling, and nature experiences.
Focus on vibrant villages and the entire municipality
Throughout the municipality, there are many vibrant villages where community spirit is strong and the quality of life is high. Here, proximity to nature is combined with a sense of community and the opportunity to live a more fulfilling life.
Culture and Events
Cultural life in Lycksele is vibrant, with a library, a music school, and many events throughout the year. Recurring events such as Motor Week, Horse Week, the Outdoor Fair, and the Lapland Soccer Cup bring vitality, pride, and a sense of community to the entire municipality.
Good job opportunities
A prerequisite for moving to Lycksele is, of course, that there are jobs that match your education and the kind of life you want to lead. Fortunately, we have a creative and forward-thinking business community that sees opportunities and is built on collaboration among many different parties—ranging from the municipality and the business sector to private entrepreneurs.
Job Openings in Lycksele Municipality – Platsbanken
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“Guiding young people toward adulthood is the best thing”
Joacim Ekbäck Eriksson, vocational teacher at Tannbergsskolan:
