Luleå

Luleå, Sweden

Luleå is the heart of northern Sweden with big-city amenities and small-town neighbourhood. A real winter wonderland with white expanses and a summery island city that tops the sun league tables year after year. Luleå combines fascinating nature with culture, shopping, entertainment, good accommodation and good service.

Population:

77,832 (Luleå Municipality in 2018)

Currency:

Swedish SEK/crowns

Emergency Numbers:

112

Opening Hours:

In the city center of Lulea:

Mon–Fri 10am–6pm
Sat 10am–4pm
On Sundays: Bigger shops between 12–4pm, smaller shops are closed on Sundays.

Storheden, Luleås external shopping centre have extended opening hours.

Newspapers:

Norrbottens-Kuriren, www.kuriren.nu
Norrländska Socialdemokraten, NSD, www.nsd.se

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.

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.

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.