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Sjöns bönhus

Address
Sjön 23, 931 94, Skellefteå
Municipality
Skellefteå Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Luleå

Sjöns bönhus (prayer house) is located in Bureå parish, 20 kilometres south of Skellefteå.

The prayer house also houses Författarbyn Hjoggböle, an exhibition about the district's four authors: Anita Salomonsson, Kurt Salomonson, Hjalmar Westerlund and PO Enquist.

The prayer house and the exhibition are open to individuals and groups by arrangement. You are welcome to get in touch!

Services and other activities at the prayer house can be found here in the church guide and via Författarbyn Hjoggböle on Instagram and Facebook (www.facebook.com/forfattarbyn).

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Opening hours

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Check access with the parish before travelling. Services and seasonal changes can affect visits.

Facilities & accessibility

  • Parking
  • Toilet

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Contact & official information

Bureå församling

Church information: Svenska kyrkan, Platser · CC BY 4.0. Each church page includes its credits and visiting notes.

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Church information: Svenska kyrkan, Platser, CC BY 4.0. English translation prepared with AI assistance by Churches in Sweden; not yet editorially reviewed or independently verified.

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Church data retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Visiting details have not been independently verified.

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