Rälsbäraren - "The rail carrier" Bronze sculpture made by Torsten Fridh in 1965. The sculpture is owned by SJ and you find it close to the railwaystation.
Kiruna will change in many ways as the mining area grows. The oldest city district will disappear. Environments and houses will be moved or demolished. People and businesses will be affected. Our round-trip starts in Kiruna’s oldest cultural...
Aitik, Sweden's largest copper mine, just south of Gällivare in Swedish Lapland.Here mined copper, silver and gold.Our guide will take you on an exciting journey of discovery.The trip takes about 3 hours.Minimum 2 people 495.-per/person
Ajtte Museum in Jokkmokk - the sami centre Jokkmokk, just north of the Arctic Circle, has always been an obvious meeting place for trade, gatherings, festivals and meetings betweenfriends from far and near. We tell the storyof Sapmi, the land and...
Ale is a small village with a history of industry. In Ale you can visit the old mill and other historical buildings. .
The church was designed by Hakon Ahlberg and built in 1944. From the beginning this church was situated on Kaptensvägen, in the middle of "Gropen", a result of the iron ore mining. Due to the risk of landslide the building was moved to the place it...
Altappen, about 1 km by boat from the fishing village of Lövskär, is an exciting island with remnants from the industrial era around the turn of the last century. This was once the site of a large sawmill and the world´s northernmost rolling mill....
Altappen tourism offers guided tours through the island's history of industry. Many kinds of customized activities for groups between 6-40 people.
This statue of the beautiful nymph Amanda is in Haparanda market place.
The train takes you north through the wilderness and up to Kiruna. After a comfortable overnight stay at Camp Ripan the day continues with dogsled incl. stop for coffee, further on to the world famous ICEHOTEL and a guided tour of this amazing...
The wooden church with its unusual colour and distinctive design was built in 1641 and has since then been rebuilt several times. Listen to the story of why the tower is in the east and the vestry in the west, contrary to custom. Guided tours can be...
The Archeological Path in Jävre consists of a number of graves in a great nature. In Jävre, which is believed to have been the site of Norrbotten’s oldest settlements some 300 years ago, there are many relics in the form of graves, labyrinths and...
Museum with contemporary art, focused on the north of Sweden. 25-30 exhibitions every year. Small café and shop. Over 800 square metres of exhibition area.
On one end of the main street is Arvidsjaur's church. The architecture and surrounding cemeteries invite stillness and thought.b The church was opened in 1903 and is the 5th church in Arvidsjaur. It is almost square in form because of the broad base...
Aunesgården is an attractive Tornedalen homestead museum consisting of six buildings. A large farmhouse surrounded by loft cottages, a baking cottage, storehouses, and a cowshed show how people used to live in these areas. Timber for the buildings...
The aviation museum is located just outside the Norrbotten Wing, F 21.The museum reflects a broad spectrum of different stages and the various aircraft types from the history of Norrbotten Wing, F 21. Our JA 37 Viggen Flight Simulator gives you a...
Borrow a garden for a day, enjoy deliciousmeals in the course garden or enjoy a picnic basket.The picture and art studio, writer’s cottage andseveral beautiful garden rooms are at your disposal.
Baggen is one of the largest islands in Piteå archipelago. Here is an open-air chapel and cabins for rent through Piteå Tourist Office.The high steep rocks and intermediate Sandvikarna on the southwest side of the island suitable for a bath. In the...
The stone was erected in 1927 in memory of theology professor Nicolaus Bothniensius, one of the main church leaders in Sweden.
The history of Bjuröklubb dates far back in time. As early as during the Bronze Age, when the sea level was about 30 metres above the current one, temporary settlements would be found here. In the 13th century, Bjuröklubb was probably a harbour for...
103 km from Kiruna. During the winter, skiing for all the family is offered, with a great variety of slopes. During the summer, there are opportunities for hiking,rock-climbing, caving etc. Golf in the midnight sun is also a possibility - we have...
A guided bus tour that takes you to several sites that have previously been major defence secrets. Several stops are made for walking, for an easy access to details of these exciting objects and places.Time:-The bus tour starts again in summer...
The Nature reserve of Bondöfjärden is located about 10 km southeast of Piteå in the Piteå archipelago. The reserve covers a 10-speech islands in Bondöfjärden. The islands are part of the geological nationwide interesting Pite River ridge. The...
Brändöskär, a rather special and very beautiful island, is situated in the outer archipelago. Perhaps because it is so exposed to the wind and weater, it has more of a genuine archipelago character than most other islands.Brändöskär consists mainly...
Brännaberget is a local view point which offers a fantastic view. From here you can see the untouched Kalix River Basin and the town of Överkalix. During the summer when the midnight sun reflects on the river, it is an especially incredible sight.
Exhibition - 200 years of industry. You can see the industry in Bureå and how it has grown over the last 200 years. Photos, maps, objects and other documents. Shop with postcards, books, handicraft products. Summer café. Groupbookings all throught...
In the middle of the city you will find Byxtorget. Here people gather to meet each other, people watch and to listen and watch performances in front of the "poppeln".Poppeln is a tree that is lit every year for Christmas and is a nice feature of the...
Bälingeberget is an easily reached nature reserve where traces of the inland ice are still clearly visible; remains include large areas of rubble, shoreline embankments where you can see the different levels of the sea, caves and long, continuous...
Our products are of superlative quality and are unique in Europe. Hides are tanned in a loquor of water and spruce bark that has never been replaced, only augmented since 1918.This is probably the most environmentally friendly leather produced in...
St. Joseph Laborer Catholic church is full Norrbotten Catholic parish, it was founded in 1964 by priests from the Catholic Missionary Oblates Missionaries words. The church was consecrated in 1967 by the then Bishop Hubertus Brandenburg. Church...
Cholera grave, Salmis In 1866, a Stockholm ship arrived at the Haparada harbour in the village of Salmis. The crew and passangers had been taken ill with cholera and they were cared for in a village house. Thirty people succumbed to the disease, as...
The Parish of Karl Gustav was founded in 1782. Since then it has been the Nedertorneå Parish Chapel. The churc was taken into use in 1796. At the church there is a recorded guidancein Swedish, Finnish, English and German.
The Långnäs church village, remainder of the original Piteå where the first colonists arrived from Mälardalen, tempted by the generous benefits from the nobleman Nils Åbjörnsson Sparre in the 1300's. Remains of the foundations are still visible next...
Crown Stone Situated in Kukkolaforsen Rapids beside a Lappish tent. In order to control more easily the state´s interest in taxation, all fixed fishing locations on the river Tornionjoki were inventoried in 1741.
This is a perfect opportunity if you want to try some hiking in the mountains but are not prepared to stay out overnight. We have a helicopter ready to fly you out to the mountain Allak just on the border of Padjelanta nationalpark. During this...
Enjoy the beautiful views of Piteå archipelago. The area has a dramatic character, and is also very rich in minerals.The upper part of the mountain is characterized by bare rocks washed and pat manganese field.Up here are sheltered barbecue area and...
Remnants of Degerfors practices are at the heart of Jävrebyn. Produced here including bar iron and sawn wood between the years 1797 to 1887.
Den Gode Herdens Kyrka, the church of the good shepherd, a free church that has been moved from Helsingborg in the south of Sweden to the Village Övre Soppero. It has a very special design inside.
Dockside / Strömnäs Port beneath Piteå City Hall is part of the Northern Port.Here you find 10 moorings.
Dränglängan is located in Svanstein, a village beside the River Tornio, c. 10 km north of the Arctic Circle. A genuine 19th-century setting, featuring a Tornedalen timber house with the largest collection of bur sculptures in Scandinavia, an art...
The nature reserve Döman is about 2.5 mil south of Piteå and about 9 km SE of Jävre in Piteå Kommun. The reserve includes the two islands Gråsjälen and döman located just south of Jävre-Sandön in Piteå inner archipelago. The reserve domain is...
Sveaskog have chosen to make Rosfors for Ecological Park because of its peculiar nature. For its northern location has Rosfors a very rich environment. It has led to a rare species of flora and fauna. Particularly noticed it on the bird life, which...
Englundsgården from the 1600s which is preserved large farmhouse. Renovations in the 1800s gave the estate its present appearance.
A perfect place for a day out!Hanhivittikko is an image of an idyll. Small red-painted chalets in a dazzling summer sanctuary. The glade is inviting and makes you want to stay a while to allow your eyes and spirit to experience the peacefulness and...
Archaeological Area of 27 graves, 9 large houses, traps and more. Excavations have shown that the field originates from as far back as 1400-1500BC.Summer opening hours in 2012 from 26 June until August 17th:Archeologist guides in the area about...
Mansion from the 15:th century, beautiful situated on a small hill on the seashore of Kalix River. Once the home of an important politician. Carl Von Linné visited the mansion once.Open June-August. Book your visit in advance during other seasons.
Almost in the centre of Piteå, in Inrefjärden is Fingermanholmen close and available by boat and kajak during summertime. At winter it's only a skitrip away...Sandy beaches small paths and interesting history! Well worth a visit.
Experience the remote fishing areas of Swedish Lapland by helicopter. In the summer our helicopters are located in the middle of the Lapland wilderness, an area that is renowned for its Grayling, Trout and Arctic char fishing. No matter if you are a...