Things to do in Luleå
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Gammelstad
If you just can’t get enough of those little red Swedish cottages with the white trim and lace curtains, head for the mother lode: the Unesco World Heritage–listed Gammelstad. This little settlement – row after zigzaggy row of cute little red-and-white cottages – was the medieval centre of northern Sweden. The stone church (from 1492), 424 wooden houses (where the pioneers stayed overnight on their weekend pilgrimages) and six church stables remain. Many of the buildings are still in use, but some are open to the public and the site is lovely to walk around. Guided tours (Skr30) leave from the Gammelstad tourist office every hour on the hour between 10am and 4pm from mid-…
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Fiskekyrkan
In an old warehouse at the south harbour, Fiskekyrkan has live music Wednesday to Saturday, plus an affordable lunch buffet (around Skr70) and a range of meals on offer, from fast food (kebabs and pizzas) to more ‘gourmet’ offerings. This is a very popular late-night drinking spot.
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Teknikens Hus
Kids will love the gigantic, educational playground that is Teknikens Hus, within the university campus 4km north. The museum has hands-on exhibitions about everything from hot-air balloons to the aurora borealis (northern lights), plus a planetarium (take bus 17 or 35).
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Roasters
With a prime location for people-watching, especially in nice weather when outdoor tables open in the middle of the street, this cafe serves coffee and a varied lunch menu and segues toward after-work drinks hang-out as the day progresses.
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Norrbottens Museum
Norrbottens Museum is worth a visit just for the Sami section, but there are also exhibits about the Swedish settlers, plus films and musical performances, an outdoor maze and a kids playground. In summer it’s also open on Mondays.
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boat tours
A programme of boat tours of the archipelago with M/S Laponia and M/S Favourite depart from Norra Hamnen daily between June and August. Evening cruises are also popular; inquire at the tourist office.
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Matstället
This bright, modern place is a cut above most fast-food outlets, with an appealing interior and a great selection of food (pizzas, kebabs, burgers, pasta, Tex-Mex and Asian dishes) at kiosk prices.
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Cook’s Krog
At the Quality Hotel, this is an upmarket but comfortable place serving Norrbotten regional specialities. Attached is Invit, a more casual bar-cafe, open Monday to Saturday until 9pm.
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Cafe Mat & Prat
Sure, it’s inside a shopping mall, but this is a pleasant, homely cafe serving real espresso as well as pastas, focaccia, sandwiches, salads and a good Thai curry.
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Rödbergs-Fortet
Rödbergs-fortet, one of the five forts defending Boden, is open for guided tours hourly in summer and by appointment the rest of the year.
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Defence Museum
The Defence Museum covers the history of the Swedish military from the 1800s to the present. Outdoors are examples of military vehicles.
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Domkyrka
The neo-Gothic Domkyrka dates from 1893 and has an unusual altarpiece.
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Restaurang Waldorf
Inside the Vasacity shopping centre, this is a busy place, especially at lunchtime. It has a bizarre menu featuring almost every known cuisine, from Italian to Chinese, and including Japanese and Swedish dishes.
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