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All year round, Luleå is buzzing with interesting, exciting and fun events you won’t want to miss. Check our event calendar and come join us!
All year round, Luleå is buzzing with interesting, exciting and fun events you won’t want to miss. Check our event calendar and come join us!
There are 1 312 ever-changing islands in the Luleå archipelago, shaped by weather and wind, midwinter cold and the magical summertime midnight light. This vast archipelago, near the city, is well-preserved and tranquil. An experience for everyone and for all the senses.
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The church town of Gammelstad has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List of places worth preserving since 1996. This was the original center of Luleå until 1649. The area with over 400 church cottages is lovely to stroll around on a summer day.
The wide and untouched forest landscape of the river valleys invites you to different experiences and variety. There are also several culturally and historically interesting places to visit here. Let the adventures take their time, there are plenty of campsites and rest stops to stop at.
Råneå and Vitå river valleys
For those who like to hike, there is everything from easier routes, suitable for all ages, to more challenging ones, taking you further out into our beautiful surroundings.
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The northern lights have fascinated and inspired people throughout history. Visit us during the dark half of the year for the best chance to see them.
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Visiting Luleå during winter? Here we’ve gathered activities and experiences for your stay.
Experience winter in Luleå
There is a lot to discover and explore around Luleå on your own. For those of you who want to go out into the great outdoors to hike, cycle, paddle and fish, we have compiled a selection of our favourite places and tours in thematic guides. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Read more and download the guides in pdf format.