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Welcome to Visit Luleå, the place where you will find information about Luleå as a visitor, events in the city and the companies that make the place special.

Experience the Luleå way

Luleå offers something for everyone. Plan your stay and experience the Luleå way.

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Luleå 400 years!

Luleå's journey started 400 years ago when we were granted town status and urban rights in 1921 by King Gustav II Adolf. During 2021 we will celebrate our beloved city's birthday, and we hope you will join us!
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Celebrate 400 years with good food!

Restaurants and cafés around Luleå invites you to celebrate our favorite city's birthday! And what better way to do it than to enjoy really tasty things?
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Go on a historic quiz!

Luleå is a city with a long and rich history. Many of the buildings and places still remains throughout the city and now you can experience them, and compare them to what they looked like before.  All you need is an alert mind and a smartphone!
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Spend a summer night in the archipelago

Let the magical summertime midnight light be the last thing you see before you go to bed. Let the warm sea breeze be the first that touches your face in the morning. Spend a night in the Bothnian archipelago. The early bird catches the worm, make sure to plan your trip now!
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Top 10 locations for the bird-watcher

Luleå offers a rich avifauna for the interested. Here you'll find several excellent locations to bird-watch from, both on the mainland and in the archipelago. Head south to Alvik to see the grand Wooper Swans and the Common Crane. Or put your hiking shoes on and visit Gammelstadsviken unrivaled fauna.
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Food The Luleå Way

When the prestigious White Guide, a guide listing the best restaurants in the Nordic countries, set out to review the restaurants of Luleå, it quickly became apparent that this city is something out of the ordinary when it comes to food.
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Gammelstad Church Town

Just outside Luleå you will find Gammelstad Church Town, one of Sweden’s World Heritage Sites on UNESCO’s list of places worth preserving.
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Have a Swedish fika!

A hot cup of tea. A cinnamon bun, fresh out of the oven. A strong espresso. A chocolate brownie with whipped cream. Let us tell you more about the importance of Swedish fika.
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Experience The Luleå Way

Eight movies that portray Lules ever-changing nature with the city's pulse right next to the sea. Midnight sun and arctic adventure. Cycle in the archipelago, or hike in tranquil virgin forest. Stand in the middle of a medieval heritage.
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The mighty archipelago

The vast archipelago, shaped by weather and wind, midwinter cold and the magical summertime midnight light, is well-­preserved and tranquil. An experience for everyone and for all the senses.
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Right of public access

The right of public access is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to roam freely in nature.
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Hike the Luleå trails

Hiking in Luleå is almost like strolling through the history of this unique city. For instance, you can begin by hiking across the large shingle fields on Bälingeberget – the first spot to rise from the sea.

Good to know!

Here are three valuable things to bear in mind during your Luleå-stay.

Information about Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic affects traveling, accommodation, and other activities in Luleå. We have compiled a list of important information as well as useful links to agencies and authorities in Sweden. Take care of yourself and others!

Information about Covid-19