Note: Javascript is disabled in your browser.
To see the gallery in all its glory, you'll need to enable Javascript.
Introducing Luleå
A very pretty town to approach by road, Luleå doesn't let up with the charm. It has a pedestrian thoroughfare that's pleasant to stroll along, full of shops and restaurants. The area around the marina is attractively sculpted, with parks and fountains here and there. The capital of Norrbotten, the town was granted its charter in 1621, but was later moved to its present location in 1649 because of the falling sea level (9mm per year) which is due to postglacial uplift of the land. An extensive offshore archipelago contains some 1700 large and small islands, many decorated with classic red and white Swedish summer cottages.
Advertisement
Last updated: Sep 30, 2008
Advertisement
