Boden, Sweden

BODEN, SWEDEN

Boden is one of northern Sweden’s most strategic growth hubs, where green industry, energy infrastructure and national security converge. The municipality is home to large-scale investments in fossil-free steel production, powered by abundant renewable electricity and strong grid capacity.

Mayor Béatrice Öman

“Boden is where the green industrial transition, societal resilience and strategic infrastructure come together in the Swedish Arctic. For us, it is important to highlight the importance of sustainable growth, security, energy capacity and strong collaboration across the Arctic region. The Arctic Mayors’ Forum gives municipalities like Boden a stronger voice in shaping the future of the Arctic.”
– Mayor Béatrice Öman

Boden is also a major railway and logistics hub, connecting critical transport corridors across the Swedish Arctic and Northern Europe. As Sweden’s largest garrison town, Boden plays a central role in defense, the NATO partnership, preparedness and resilience in the Arctic region.

Combined with its strategic location, available land, renewable energy access and expanding industrial ecosystem, Boden offers unique conditions for sustainable industrial growth, innovation and long-term investments in the green transition.

In the midst of the green revolution, we want to give individuals the space to make their journey. We are committed to developing and offering attractive, sustainable living environments where people feel good and safe and can thrive in both urban and rural areas. In Boden we live a life of #Närhetsliv. By that we mean the life where you’re close to everything that matters and more.

Bodens Kommun

Quick facts

Population

English name: Boden Municipality
Name local languages: Bodens Kommun
Population: 28 872
Largest metropolitan area: Boden
Population largest metropolitan area: 16 847

Language and culture

Languages spoken: Swedish, English, and national minority languages

Work and education

Mayor industries: Industrial development in Boden is driven primarily by Stegra’s green industrial expansion and the growth of the Swedish Armed Forces.
Higher education: Boden works closely with the Luleå Technical University to facilitate the development of higher education.