Gammelstads kyrkstad
The best-preserved church town in Sweden, a World Heritage site with hundreds of small wooden cottages around a medieval stone church.
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Luleå: airports, things to do and where to stay
Luleå is the largest city in Sweden's Norrbotten county, on the Gulf of Bothnia, with a World Heritage church town, a large archipelago and a sea that becomes an ice road in winter.
Luleå airports
From the airport to central Luleå
Luleå Kallax airport is about 5 km from central Luleå.
Local bus
Local buses link the airport with the town centre. Check the timetable, as departures may be limited.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. In smaller towns it is best to book in advance.
Luleå
Things to do in Luleå
Luleå domkyrka
A neo-Gothic brick cathedral from the late 19th century, with a tall tower, in the centre of the city.
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Norrbottens museum
The county museum, with exhibitions on the history and nature of Norrbotten and on Sami culture.
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Luleå skärgård
A large archipelago of islands and skerries in the Gulf of Bothnia, reached by boat in summer and often frozen over in winter.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Luleå?
Luleå is served by Luleå Kallax (LLA).
How far is the airport from central Luleå?
Luleå Kallax airport is about 5 km from central Luleå.
How do I get from the airport to central Luleå?
From Luleå Kallax airport you can take Local bus (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Luleå?
Highlights of Luleå include Gammelstads kyrkstad, Luleå domkyrka, Norrbottens museum, and Luleå skärgård.
Photo credits
- Gammelstads kyrkstad: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Luleå domkyrka: Leif Jørgensen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Norrbottens museum: Axel Pettersson, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Luleå skärgård: Joakim Syk, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons