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Kiruna Church

Kiruna

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Kiruna Church

Kiruna Church, a remarkable example of Sweden's largest wooden structures, blends Gothic Revival architecture with an Art Nouveau altar. Designed by Gustaf Wickman and completed in 1912, its unique shape mirrors a Sami hut (lavvú), with coloured glass lower windows and clear upper ones. Dubbed the "sanctuary of the wandering people", it was envisioned as an inclusive space with minimal Christian symbols. Amidst Kiruna's transformation, this architectural gem is set for relocation in 2025, preserving its historic and cultural significance.

Useful Information

  • Address: Kiruna kyrka, Finngatan 1, Kiruna
  • Phone: +46 980 678 00
  • More Info: kirunalapland.se/en/kiruna-church

Do & See

Explore Kiruna, a unique city in Swedish Lapland, where adventure meets heritage. Witness the natural spectacle of the Northern Lights, marvel at the Ice Hotel's artistry, and immerse in the native Sami culture. Kiruna's diverse offerings include dog sledding across snowy landscapes and exploring architectural gems like the Kiruna Church. Experience the midnight sun in this city that's as vibrant as it is serene.

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Midnight Sun
If you have never been in Northern Scandinavia during the midsummer period, the bright nights are perhaps the most fascinating and apparent phenomenon. The sun doesn’t set at all. You can get spectacular views of the surroundings from the city mountain, Luossavaara, about 4 km outside Kiruna. The midnight sun can be experienced between …
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Northern Lights
Between September and April, there is the chance of experiencing the northern lights, provided that it is a starry night. The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, is a stunning natural light display in the Earth's sky, caused by solar winds disturbing the magnetosphere and ionizing atmospheric particles. You can look up the northern lights forecast …
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Esrange Space Center Copyright: Simon Schwyter/unsplash
Esrange Space Center
Situated 40 kilometres from Kiruna, the Esrange Space Center is Europe's premier civilian space base. It's a hub for high-altitude balloons, aurora borealis studies, rocket launches, and soon, satellite launches. Esrange offers guided tours year-round, where visitors can delve into both its rich heritage and exciting future. Learn about the significance of space exploration …
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Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi Copyright: Tobias Fischer/unsplash
Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi
The world-famous Ice Hotel is located in Jukkasjärvi, 17 km from Kiruna. The world’s largest hotel of its kind, made out of thousands of tonnes of snow and ice, is rebuilt every winter. You’ll be nice and cool as you sleep after a drink in the Icebar, beautifully chiselled out of pure blue ice …
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Kebnekaise Peak & Mountain Station Copyright: JZhpoto/Shutterstock.com
Kebnekaise Peak & Mountain Station
From Nikkaluokta, 66 km west of Kiruna, there are first-rate skiing and trekking trails to, among other places, the top of Sweden’s highest mountain — Kebnekaise (2,096 m). Walk the first 19 km to Kebnekaise mountain station, where you register for the next day’s guide-led route to the top. The trip takes about 8–10 …
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Kungsleden — The Royal Trail Copyright: Jens Ottoson/Shutterstock.com
Kungsleden — The Royal Trail
The famous long-distance hiking trail offers spectacular vistas of the natural world. It's 467 km long and starts in Abisko, 93 km northwest of Kiruna. STF Singi mountain cabin lies directly west of Kiruna. For information on suggested routes and accommodation, visit Svenska Turistföreningen’s (the Swedish Tourist Organisation) …
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Kiruna Mine Copyright: Petr Kraumann/cc by-sa 3.0/wikimedia (cropped)
Kiruna Mine
Experience the world’s largest underground iron ore mine from the inside. Visit the mine: the café, the machinery, the theatre and museum, all located 540 meters underground. You can join the daily tour that starts at the LKAB's Visitor Centre in central Kiruna. Book well in advance! The mine is operated by Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag (LKAB), …
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Samegården — Sami Cultural Centre Copyright: allanw/Shutterstock.com
Samegården — Sami Cultural Centre
One in ten of Kiruna’s residents is of Sami origin. The Sami people have their own national anthem, flag and language, one of five national minority languages recognized by Swedish law. Samegården is a Sami cultural centre and …
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Kiruna Church Copyright: Shashidhar S/unsplash
Kiruna Church
Kiruna Church, a remarkable example of Sweden's largest wooden structures, blends Gothic Revival architecture with an Art Nouveau altar. Designed by Gustaf Wickman and completed in 1912, its unique shape mirrors a Sami hut (lavvú), with coloured glass lower windows and clear upper ones. Dubbed the "sanctuary of the wandering people", it was envisioned …
Read more

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