Discover Koskullskulle: Culture, Gorge and Ski Race

Koskullskulle combines visible local history with active experiences. In Solbacken, historic cultural buildings tell the story of Malmberget, while Djävulsklyftan offers a specific excursion in the surrounding area. There is also an outdoor area with play equipment, a pump track and an outdoor fitness area, as well as the Nautanenloppet ski race. If you are looking for accommodation, you can therefore plan your trip around whether culture, shared activities, an excursion on foot or by bicycle, or a winter sporting event should be the focus.

Historic Houses and Culture in Solbacken

A total of 30 historic cultural buildings from different parts of Malmberget were relocated to Solbacken in Koskullskulle. The Solbacken area was developed in stages, while the historic buildings were gradually relocated there. This makes it possible to trace the development of the place through several named buildings.

These buildings include Disponentvillan. It was built in 1894 and served as an LKAB director's residence in Malmberget until the first half of the 1980s. In Koskullskulle, the historic building is being reconstructed and is intended to become an important part of the place. The artwork “Gruvarbetare skjuter hund” is also located in the park in Koskullskulle. S:t Josefs kapell is likewise located in Koskullskulle and adds to the cultural points of interest.

Play, Park and Winter Tradition

If you are travelling with children, the outdoor area with play equipment, a pump track and an outdoor fitness area offers several different opportunities for exercise. Koskullskulleparken has illuminated seating areas and tree lighting, which also invite further shared use after sunset. This means that a stay does not have to be limited to just one activity.

The Nautanenloppet ski race is part of the area's winter character. It was started in 1923 and is held in the classic style over 6 km or, alternatively, 9 km. At Nautanenloppet 2025, a children's race was also held in the park after the main race. For your planning, it is important to distinguish between the race format described and the specifically mentioned children's race in 2025.

To Djävulsklyftan on Foot or by Bicycle

Djävulsklyftan is located between Koskullskulle and Tjautjasjaure. The access route begins just outside Koskullskulle and leads there on foot or by bicycle. The footpath from the road to Djävulsklyftan is simply a little over 3 km long. Experienced mountain bikers can cover almost the entire route by bicycle.

This information helps you assess the excursion in line with your own travel plans: on foot, the route from the road is the main consideration, while experienced mountain bikers can plan a largely rideable option. Accommodation in Koskullskulle can serve as a search term for your travel planning, without implying any particular distance between the holiday apartment and the excursion destination.

Technological Heritage and Snowmobile Regulations

Malmberget and Koskullskulle are part of Norrbotten's technological megasystem. This includes the ore fields, the ore railway, the ore harbour, the Porjus power station and Boden Fortress. Those interested in industrial history, infrastructure and the development of the north will find a broader context here that extends beyond the individual locality.

In the vicinity of the locality of Koskullskulle, a restricted area applies in detailed-planned areas. Within this area, snowmobile traffic is permitted only on marked routes through the terrain. If you are planning winter activities, you should take this requirement into account when choosing your routes.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Desired Travel Experience

When searching for a holiday apartment in Koskullskulle, you can make your preferred daily activities a personal selection criterion.

This keeps your choice of accommodation connected to what you actually want to do locally: learn about the area's history, spend time outdoors, travel a route to the gorge or make a winter event the focus.

If you would like to compare other places for your travel planning: Puoltikasvaara, Nattavaara, Malmberget, Ritsem, Gällivare and Skaulo.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gällivare.