Luleå Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lulea
Lulea
Gammelstad Church
Gammelstad Church
Luleå

Art galleries, a medieval church, an archipelago of over 1,000 islands and adventures in the sun and snow await at this city in Swedish Lapland. 

Luleå is a vibrant city set between lakes, fjords and inlets on the northern shores of the Gulf of Bothnia. Granted a royal charter by King Gustav II Adolf in 1621, Luleå grew from a town of several hundred in the early 1800s to become one of the most important cities in Swedish Lapland. Today, it’s a popular year-round destination home to impressive churches, a superb culinary scene and both water and winter sports, among other attractions.  

The century-old neo-Gothic Luleå Cathedral dominates the skyline of the busy city centre. Browse the antique stores, boutiques and flea markets that line the streets alongside restaurants that feature in Sweden’s White Guide. Culinary options range from Asian and French to Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and local Swedish gastronomy. See works by local artists at Kulturens Hus Art Gallery and Sami art at Norrbottens Museum in Hermelin Park.

Along the northwest edge of the city centre follow the pathway which cuts through parks and woodland. Crowds gather at Gültzauudden Beach in summertime to swim and enjoy open-air concerts. In winter, strap on a pair of ice skates and glide across the Isbanan. This natural ice rink can stretch for up to 6.2 miles (10 kilometres) and features picnic areas.

Take a short bus ride to Gammelstad, the city centre until 1649. Here you’ll find Gammelstad Church Town, a group of wooden pilgrim houses scattered around the 15th-century Nederluleå Church. This UNESCO site is one of the best preserved church towns in northern Scandinavia.

Some 1,312 islands make up the Luleå Archipelago. Boat tours depart from Luleå’s southern marina in summer and autumn. The adventurous can even reach some islands via rented canoes or kayaks. Learn about the archipelago’s history at the museum on Junkön, visit fishing and farming settlements on Hindersön and spot birdlife on the beaches of Småskär.

Luleå is a scenic 12-hour train and bus journey from Stockholm. Come in winter for snow sports or in summer to see the midnight sun bathe the city in 24-hour light. 

Where to stay in Luleå

Gammelstad Church

Gammelstad

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Gammelstad. You might want to make time for a stop at Gammelstad Church or Friluftsmuset Hagnan.

Gammelstad
Clarion Hotel Sense

Clarion Hotel Sense

4 out of 5
Skeppsbrogatan 34 SE, Luleå
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The price is ₹8,842 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹8,842
₹9,903 total
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Elite Stadshotellet Luleå

Elite Stadshotellet Luleå

3.5 out of 5
Storgatan 15, Luleå
The price is ₹8,315 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,315
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3 Aug - 4 Aug
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Single room was small but cosy. The bed was comfortable and soft. The hotel is close to the main shopping street and next to the harbour area. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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Scandic Luleå

Scandic Luleå

3.5 out of 5
Banvägen 3, Luleå
The price is ₹9,871 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹9,871
₹11,055 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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8.6/10 Excellent! (851 reviews)
"Clean, fresh, nice staff, good breakfast and convenient parking."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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Charming 1-bed Apartment in Luleå

Charming 1-bed Apartment in Luleå

2.5 out of 5
36 Torpslingan, Luleå, Norrbotten County
Stay at this apartment in Luleå. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mjölkuddsberget and Coop Arena are located nearby.
Charming 1-bed Apartment in Luleå
kallaxgårdshotell

kallaxgårdshotell

3 out of 5
Kallaxvägen 441, Luleå
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Reviewed on 27 May 2016

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5 Person Holiday Home in Lulea-by Traum

5 Person Holiday Home in Lulea-by Traum

2 out of 5
Luleå, Norrbotten County
Stay at this holiday home in Luleå. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Teknikens Hus and Mjölkuddsberget are located nearby.
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