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The Old City

The Old City, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  This fantastic old city located just few kilometres from the current modern city. It is the must visiting place here, so sightseeing and even for just strolling around.To know all about this place, check the official link I added here. 

The Old City Church

The Old City Church, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  This is the wonderful old city church located in the centre of the old city. It is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. Also here, I am not going to copy and paste anything here, just check the official site. 

Konstens Hus

Konstens Hus, Luleå

 lukky Says:  Konstens Hus is an art gallery where both local and international artists show their works. There are new exhibitions quite often, and sometimes there are also lectures and other public events in the gallery.Admission is free! Opening hours are 12noon - 4 PM daily during... 

Hotels  

Elite Stadshotell Lulea

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Scandic Lulea North

 1 Review and 22 Opinions  As often I do, also here I used the great Scandic summer offers of nice double room for 50 euro only... 

Restaurants  

Bishops Arms: Bishops Arms

Bishops Arms: Bishops Arms, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  Spending here only one evening on my return way home I could not check too much, it was Sunday night and most places were closed, so this local pub was the best choice for some good food and beer. 

ZAN: Persian food and pizza

ZAN: Persian food and pizza, Luleå

 lukky Says:  Zan has a number of Persian dishes (like various types of kebab) as well as pizza. The pizzas are more expensive than the ones from regular pizzerias, but on the other hand they are made with more "upscale" ingredients such as mozzarella cheese.They also offer take-out. 

Nightlife  

Bishops Arms: Bishops Arms

Bishops Arms: Bishops Arms, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  If you wondered, after the meal, this was also the only open place to spend a nice evening with some drinks, and its had even its own beer, called Bishops Arms. 

Bryggeriet, called 'Bryggis'...

Bryggeriet, called 'Bryggis'..., Luleå

 maja-li Says:  Bryggeriet, called 'Bryggis' is a nice place for younger people... You must be 18 at Fridays and 21 at Saturdays.Nice mixture of people. 3 floors, the topfloor got nice music almost always! No no no, just be your self... 

Transportation  

Bus station

Bus station, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  That is the bus station in the city, you can obviously get here by flight, train, bus and own car. I was driving here all the way from Finland, which is actually not too far. 

Local buses

Local buses, Luleå

 lukky Says:  The local bus system in Luleå (LLT) is quite well-developed. Buses operate between most of the suburbs and central Luleå, as well as to the university and to Storheden (industrial area with many of the larger stores, like big supermarkets and outlet shops).One single ticket... 

Shopping  

QL inredning: Home decor

QL inredning: Home decor, Luleå

 lukky Says:  If you are on the lookout for unique things for your home, try QL inredning. They have everything from kitchenware to bathroom rugs to furniture...not the cheapest place to buy these things of course, but it's definitely contemporary design from Sweden and other... 

Ullas Bod: Original items

Ullas Bod: Original items, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  This little store in the old city has very interesting items locally made and original. Some clothing, decoration or just souvenirs. 

Local Customs  

Yes?

Yes?, Luleå

 lukky Says:  A lot of visitors to northern Sweden are surprised by one of our ways of saying 'yes'. In addition to the regular 'ja' or 'jo' which are the Swedish words for yes, many people here also use a sound which is kind of hard to describe. It's like sucking in air through your... 

Since 1996, Gammelstad Church...

Since 1996, Gammelstad Church..., Luleå

 Nobbe Says:  Since 1996, Gammelstad Church Town has been un UNESCO World Heritage List, and thereby protected by the 'Convention Concerning the Protection of World Culture and Natural Heritage'.'Gammelstad Church Town is an outstanding example of traditional church towns in northern... 

Tourist Traps  

Hmm, I have to say that...

Hmm, I have to say that..., Luleå

 maja-li Says:  Hmm, I have to say that 'Kyrkbyn' (the Church town) in Old town some kilometres from Luleå isn't that special. Just some old, small, red cottages. The church can be nice, it is very cosy in there. But of corse, when you are in Old town you may have to cross 'Kyrkbyn' to walk... 

What to Pack  

Luleå is windy!

Luleå is windy!, Luleå

 lukky Says:   Clothes that will keep you warm! Luleå is very windy from time to time (...or all the time...) and especially in winter this will make it quite cold. So bring clothes that don't let the wind through. If you go to Luleå in the summer, a thin jacket or sweater could be... 

Rain Gear A Must

Rain Gear A Must, Luleå

 TravelingToes Says:   -Goretex rain gear (though it's expensive it will be well worth the investement here)-Umbrella if you don't have rain gear-Warm clothes! -Hiking shoes will help to see the scenery -You will certainly want to bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery here. -If you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The countryside

The countryside, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  Like everywhere in the north, the countryside is just wonderful. So if the weather is nice remember to put on your good shoes and go for a walk outside the city. 

Bensbyn, a small village about...

Bensbyn, a small village about..., Luleå

 maja-li Says:  Bensbyn, a small village about 7 km from the city... A nice little beach where you can play volleyball. Just go there a sunny day and have a nice day. You can buy icecream in the store! 

Sports & Outdoors  

Plannja Basket.

Plannja Basket., Luleå

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Favorites  

Visitor centre

Visitor centre, Luleå

 Gili_S Says:  Luleå is very nice nice city located in north of Sweden. It is not too big but very interesting, especially the old city. For more general information, check the official site. Luleå 

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The People

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 maja-li's new Lulea Page - Luleå is a very nice city. Enjoy the snow and coldness at winter and the midnightsun and the archipelago in summer. I've been living in Luleå my whole life... I hope more tpurists come to us here in... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We have eurail passes and wondering how to get from Rovaneimi to Lulea and then via train to Stockholm. We have discovered free... 

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A: Eurail is *not* a railway operator. It is simply an agency which sells railway passes. Don't use Eurail or Raileurope to reseacrh train jorneys. Neither lists all... 

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Luleå

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 Luleå is a Nordic Swedish town by the north Baltic Sea. It is a nice place to visit and to see also the old wooden city. 

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Luleå - Gateway to Laplan & Gamelstad

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 This gateway to Lapland and the Gulf of Bothnia is usually ice-bound each year until May. A short drive north lies Gammelstad, the original medieval city center. Now a World Heritage Site, the town...... 

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Luleå

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 The largest town in Norrbotten...which doesn't mean it's big. :-) 

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Journey along the Arctic Highway

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 I was dead tired by the time I came to Lulea. Earlier that morning, I was in Rovaniemi and I've pull out much hair in frustration when I groped my way to Kemi followed by Tornio, then to the border...... 

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Lulea

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Luleå. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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