Kiruna Church
Kiruna kyrka
One of Sweden's largest wooden buildings, its shape inspired by Sámi tents and Norwegian stave churches. It was moved whole in 2025 because of subsidence caused by mining.
The church was built between 1909 and 1912 to designs by architect Gustaf Wickman. The altarpiece was painted by Prince Eugen. In 2001 it was voted Sweden's most popular building constructed before 1950. Because the ground was sinking due to iron ore mining, the church was moved intact about 5 km between August 19 and 20, 2025, to a cemetery near the new city center. The move was broadcast live on television. Renovation is needed after the relocation, so check the parish's opening hours before visiting.
Opening hours
Hours follow diocese announcements
Nearby sights
- Kiruna New Town Centre & City Hall
- Luossavaara
- LKAB Visitor Centre (Kiruna Mine)
- Icehotel
- Nutti Sámi Siida
- Jukkasjärvi Church
- Nikkaluokta
- Kebnekaise