Charming Timber House in Kalix – Sauna, Fishing & Northern Lights
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.