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Luleå

Luleå is the heart of northern Sweden, offering both the convenience of a large city and the charm of a small town. This city is a true winter wonderland with its sprawling white landscapes. And during the summer, it is a sun-soaked island city that consistently ranks high on sun-drenched destinations. Luleå offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and culture, shopping, entertainment, quality lodgings, and exceptional service.

The City Top 10

The City

Luleå was founded in 1621, however, the city's history is considerably older than that. Luleå was originally situated around the medieval church in Gammelstad "Old Town", 9 km inland. The amount of shipping through the harbour in Gammelstad increased during the 17th century, and because of the ongoing land rise, a deeper harbour was required. The city was then moved towards the sea to its present location, Luleå "New Town". The "Old Town" in Gammelstad continued to grow as a church town--today, a popular tourist attraction listed as a World Heritage Site, the Gammelstad Church Town.

Top 10

There are the top 10 things you don´t want to miss when staying in Lulea! Visit the World Heritage site Gammelstad Church Town. Check the sky now and then so you don´t miss the Aurora Borealis show. Discover the diversity of industries at Sweden´s northernmost science center Teknikens hus. Explore the islands in Luleå archipelago and have a walk on the frozen sea and tell your friends you have been walking on water.

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Do & See

Plan ahead for your trip to Lulea! Search for upcoming events, museums to visit and other attractions to make the best of your trip. Below are a selection of Do & See in Luleå and its surroundings.

360 Trampoline Center

360 Trampoline Center Visit us at Luleås mall center, Storheden, where our park is located right in the middle of the shopping district. We have 2200 sq meters and the major part is packed with activities. We offer the best and most exiting activities a trampoline park can deliver. Besides our attractions we also offer …

Day Spa - Clarion Hotel Sense

At Clarion Hotel Sense Day Spa you will find a relaxation pool with panoramic view, seasonal saunas and ingenious body treatments for body and soul. Inspired by the four seasons, lighting, fragrances and treatments follow the seasons. The wonderful experience shower will take you through the whole year, and in their seasonal sauna you …

Leos Lekland

The Nordic region's largest playhouse chain. There is space for lots of play and adventure for children from 1 year …

Norrbottensmuseum

The exhibitions of Norrbotten museum depict Norrbotten, cultureheritage and surroundings. Today's culture, documentary projects, cultural history and art are included in the exhibitions . Based on current issues, historical stories, culture and society, museum seekers of all ages are offered views, workshops and lectures. The museum café, with coffee, home cooking, lunchmacks and Wi-Fi, is …

Södra hamnplan (South Harbor)

During the summer, South harbor plan turns into a playa in the middle of the city. A place of life and movement, accessible to all. Here you will find beach activities among vauning palms, volleyball courts and ice cream kiosk. There is also the opportunity to borrow sports equipment for free via Fritidsbanken. From …

Pontusbadet (Bath)

The Pontus Bath was built in 1957 and was then one of Sweden's most modern bath houses. Today, it is a charming bath in 50's architecture. At the Pontus bath there are elite gymnastics and gymnastics, family bathing and swimming lessons for schools and the general public. Luleå's diving clubs also have training and …

Steelpark

Steel Park in Luleå is Sweden's northernmost concrete park for skateboarding, bmx-bike, kickbike. The park is suitable for beginners as well as advanced and professional riders. Steel Park is open 24 hours a day during the summer months. Here you will find: ditch with curb, manual pads, lyonbanks, granite curbs, rails, wallride, bump, fullpipe, …

F21 Aviation museum

The airport museum F 21 is located just outside the guard to Norrbotten's airplane fleet, F 21. The air museum museums describe the air defense of Upper Norrland from the early 1940s with the extremely extreme climate of the …

Luleå Cathedral

The Luleå cathedral was build after the great fire in Luleå city in 1887. The fire completely destroyed the old church on the site, Gustaf's church, which was from the late 1700s. Luleå cathedral is built in brick in neo-Gothic style. When the church was opened in 1893, it was called Oscar Fredrik's church after …

Upzone

Take your visit to Luleå to the next limit! Try the "high rope course" at Upzone in Karlsvik, just over a mile outside of Luleå city center. You will climb from platform to platform among the tree tops up to 12 meters. Swing into net, balance the wire and throw yourself out in our wonderful …

Dogsleeding

Do you want to experience speed and excitement with the subdued noise of paws and crying against the snow? Then try to go dog sledding and feel how you almost melt into the winter landscape! Bothnia SledDog Adventures, which originate from the Örarna north of Luleå and Luleå Adventure in Ale just south are …

Selets bruk

Selets bruk is a picturesque and easily accessible nature reserve dating back to the 18th century. The area is a very popular excursion and protected for its natural beauty and its cultural historical value. Bring the picnic basket, the berry basket or the fishing gear and spend a day in the Selet. There are …

Canoe and kayak

Luleå’s close proximity to water means that water sports have a natural place in our everyday lives. This can be seen not least in the skilled canoers nurtured by the city – members of Sweden’s national team such as Joel Elenius and Henrik Strand have honed their skills on Skurholsmfjärden. Training opportunities for elite canoers …

Luleå Archipelago

With it´s arctic location – the islands of Luleå is a part of the world´s only brackish water archipelago with a combination of sweet- and saltwater. There are over 1000 islands in Luleå archipelago waiting for you to explore. The long, light summer nights create life and motion in the archipelago – accessible …

Walk on the Ice

Have a walk on the ice – and tell your friends you have been walking on water. Luleå´s arctic location makes it is possible when the Bay of Bothnia and Lule River surrounding the city, freeze during wintertime. The frozen water turns into a gigantic event arena for small and large winter activites. Try …

Bälingeberget Nature Reserve

Mountain Bälingeberget is an easily reached nature reserve where traces of the inland ice are clearly visible; remains include large areas of rubble fields, shoreline embankments where you can see the different levels of the sea, caves and long erosion boundaries. Inspection has revealed nearly 200 different varieties of plants in the area. The …

Aurora Borealis – Northern Light Tours

Keep an extra eye on the sky if its clear weather – depending on the solar activity level of the day and which time of the year you are visiting Luleå – you might be lucky to see the Northern lights – Aurora borealis. If the right conditions arises – get away from the …

Kulturens Hus

Kulturens hus is located in the middle of the city center close to Norra hamn. Visit the city library, have a walk in the art hall, book on of all the events Kulturens hus has to offer during your stay, use the WIFI in the multifuninal lobbies spanning over three floors or have something …

City Of Sports

Luleå loves sport – in all forms. Visit one of all the games and feel the atmosphere in the arena. Luleå have some of Swedens top teams in the league, both women´s series and men´s series in hockey and basketball. The hockey teams plays in Coop Norrbotten Arena and the basket teams plays in …

The Norrbotten Theater

Norrbottensteatern opend in 1967 as the first county theater in Sweden. The theater is centrally located in Norra Hamn in Lulea and their main mission is to produce professional quality theater for children, young people and adults to be played both on tour in the county and on the three scenes in the theater …

Luleå Touristcenter

Welcome to Luleå Tourist Center. Here you willl find information and inspiration about activities and attractions in Luleå to get the most out of your stay. The staff you will meet is both experienced, multilingual and always sharing their best tips to make your experience of Luleå and Norrbotten as good as possible. Here …

Hiking in Luleå

Luleå has a wide range of hiking trails, each with its unique character and showcasing distinctive parts of Luleå’s natural environment. Several are within walking distance of the city center, others are easily reached by bus or bicycle. If you have access to a car, then the possibilities are endless. Hiking in Luleå is almost …

Teknikens Hus

Teknikens Hus Science Center allows the visitors to step into the region of Swedish Lapland (Norrbotten) with all of its natural resources. Playful, hands-on exhibitions let visitors experiment and discover technology from the big industries of the North as well as technology from everyday life. Daily shows with stars and Northern Lights in the …

Ormberget’s Outdoor Center

At mountain Ormberget you´ll have a fantastic view over Luleå both summer and winter and there is a restaurant on the top. Visiting Ormberget during winter - choose between down hill skiing or cross country skiing. The ski slope is particularly good for children and beginners. Visiting Ormberget during summer - choose one of all the …

Alcatraz

Multi Arena in Luleå full of adventure, adrenaline & meetings. 10 000m2 experiences such as go-cart, paintball, prison island and much more. Here you can also find spa department whirlpools, outdoor Jacuzzi, saunas and adventure …

Dining

Get a taste of Luleå! The city offers a wide selection of restaurants, and several of them make great use of local produce when cooking. From berries and mushrooms to almond potatoes, fish and reindeer. However, Luleå also caters for those who would rather eat some Thai, Indian, Spanish, Chinese, or Italian food--there is something for everyone's taste here.

Cook’s Krog

Cooks Krog, a great dinner venue, famous for good quality and first class service. The restaurant specializes in locally and grilled dishes. Cook’s Krog also offers chambre separées for smaller groups up to 16 persons in their own winecellar and “Kajuta …

Bistron

Bistron uses the best ingredients along with well-chosen drinks. Their focus is on local produce with high quality, served in a cosy bistro …

Restaurant Cg

Attitude to food vary. For those who are driven by a passion to cook and serve good food, it is all about the love for food, knowledge and respect. Respect for the produce, for you, the guest, and for the colleagues is important at the restaurant. At Cg they cook according to simple traditions. We …

Hemmagastronomi

Hemmagastronomi's philosophy is that you share food with good friends over a good glass of wine or two. The evening menu consists of a wide variety of dishes cooked on first-class raw materials, from the northern to the more international. They also have a fantastic cocktail menu that just needs to be …

Jazzmatsalen

Jazzmatsalen is located in the city center of Luleå along the pedestrian street. Enjoy the atmosphere in the magnificent jazz dining room at Hotel Savoy, here they serve well-prepared food with local …

Kitchen & Table by Marcus Samuelsson

Get a taste of Luleå and Manhattan at Kitchen & Table by Marcus Samuelsson. The restaurant combines ingridients from New York and local produce. It is a Scandinavian cuisine with Manhattan "in mind" that creates cross-border combinations with a personal twist. They offer everything from meat, fish, seafood and poultry to bread, vegetables and …

Bastard Burgers

Bastard Burgers basic idea is simple, to serve the most delicious burger you've ever eaten. And after countless visits to burger joints around the world, testing meat, fine-tuning bread recipes, dressings, and pickles, BB now feels that they can proudly serve really awesome burgers! They work with meat from selected Norrländska farms, and they grind …

Taverna Gusto

At Taverna Gusto, a place for connoisseurs in the city center, pizzas taste like they are supposed to. Here, you will find “fine Neapolitan pizza made in a wood-burning oven”, in the restaurant’s own words. Taverna Gusto has two sections: the pizza bar and the tavern. The pizza bar is for those of you …

Pastabacken

Pastabacken is a landmark for all pasta aficionados in the region. It is actually one of the oldest operating restaurants in Luleå. Its name, literally “the Pasta Hill” comes from the sharply inclined street, Magasingatan, where it is located. It is a family business, guided by a passion for food and drink. In the …

Kafelino

Kafelino is a restaurant with a Greek touch and a modern kitchen. They are fully licensed and have seats for 150 guests. For lunch you can choose to eat home cooking, pasta or salad. In the evening, you can try something from their a la carte menu. They serve a variety of Greek delicacies, …

Waldorf

The Kuo family have been serving quality Hakka Chinese food in in Luleå since 1985. This has secured the Waldorf’s place as a popular family restaurant, for lunches as well as dinners, on weekdays and weekends alike. Here, both locals and tourists return year after year to enjoy the excellent level of service and …

Sushi Odod & Odod Art

Influenced by Korean cuisine, rooted in Mongolia, with their hearts in Swedish Lapland, restaurants Sushi Odod and Odod Art have found their very own niche amongst Luleå’s Asian establishments. At the restaurant Odod Art, the owners have taken the concept of Sushi Odod one step further. Here, a modern yet authentic Asian eating experience awaits …

Cafés

Luleå's inhabitants love "fika"--the Swedish tradition of getting together with friends and colleagues over a cup of coffee or tea with a pastry or a piece of cake, usually in the afternoon. So, while in Sweden do as the Swedes do and take some time for "fika" in one of the many cafés we have picked below.

Börje Olssons Konditori

Classy coffee shop serving homemade pastries, cakes, and coffee in the heart of …

Lilla Skafferiet

Lilla Skafferiet (the little pantry) is a cafe, bakery, meat shop, and trade store on Bergviken in Luleå. Here, you can have cakes and pastries, salads and raw food, have a cup of coffee, or eat a sandwich for lunch. Everything here is organic, sustainable, and …

Café Condis

Enjoy this little café with its own bakery in the city centre of Luleå. Café Condis offers small bites, pastries, and sandwiches to your coffee break, in a warm and friendly …

Friends Fika & Food

The café is known for its amazing pastries and also their sandwiches and …

Café La Vache

Café La Vache is located at the junction of Kungsgatan / Storgatan and offers high-quality coffee and tea. They serve good soups, sandwiches, wraps and pastries. Everything is manufactured by themselves and the ingredients are carefully chosen. You can also enjoy a great Saturday brunch here with a lot to choose …

Bars & Nightlife

Try barhopping in Luleå! If you like music and hanging out with friends, there are plenty of places to enjoy yourself. We will guide you through a local bar crawl: We will start at the top of Storgatan at Restaurant CG, with a wide selection of gin and rum-based drinks. How about a Hemingway Mojito? Continuing down Storgatan, at Elite Stadshotellet, you will find The Bishop’s Arms, with Luleå’s largest selection of beer and whisky. Try their own beer, from Luleå’s only microbrewery pub, or participate in one of their beer tastings. Then, we will take a detour down to the North Harbour and Hemmagastronomi where the cocktail bar is open from the afternoon until late at night. In a harbour warehouse further down, you will find Bistron and here you can also treat yourself to a drink if you are visiting the Norrbottensteatern theatre next door. Back on Storgatan again, we will visit Invit Bar X, serving new cocktails and old classics. If you are aiming for the stars, take another detour to Luleå’s only sky bar at Clarion Hotel Sense across the street from Kulturens Hus. Enjoy a good cocktail with a fantastic view of the rooftops and Luleå’s North Harbour. The crawl nears its end as we return to Storgatan, dropping in to Hotell Savoy and Jazzmatsalen. There you can relax with something from the bar whilst listening to your favourite music. As we said, Luleå has something to suit all tastes.

Invit bar X

Cocktailbar

The Cocktail bar at Best Western Hotell Savoy offers a wide range of cocktails, both classic and new ones. Socialize with your friends, colleagues or clients and spend a pleasant time together in their cocktail bar. The Cocktail bar is often visited by jazz musicians playing soft music. In the daytime, the bar is a …

Clarion Sense Skybar

A bar to enjoy Lulea's skyline from the top floor of the Clarion Hotel Sense. Dj every Friday and …

The Bishop's Arms

Cosy pub serving a great range of beers as well as some tasty pub grub in a friendly and warm …

Allstar

American-themed sports bar and restaurant offering great beer, tasty food, friendly service, and plenty of screens so you can watch your favourite sports event wherever you are seated. And if you also want to enjoy some music and do some dancing, Allstar also features a dance floor so you can dance the night away …

Shopping

Follow the pedestrian street Storgatan – the main shoppingstreet – and you will understand that the town is small but has a lot to offer. The three large shopping malls, Strand, Shopping and Smedjan all lies along Storgatan together with lots of smaller shops close by. In the city center you´ll find a wide range of fashion, beauty, interior design, toys and electronics, not to mention a variety of restaurants and cafés. The shopping malls also offer a wide range of services such as free WiFi, restrooms, nursing rooms and playingrooms for kids. Further down the pedestrian street is one of the country's best open-air shops, Hägglunds Adventure Shop, with a wide range for those who want to take a trip for an adventure trip or want to test a new activity. For genuine souvenirs and locally produced products, Lapland Heartwork is recommended at Smedjegatan, Biergo opposite Luleå Cathedral and Shop In Lapland in Gammelstads Kyrkstad.