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On the shore of Gråträsket lies the chapel that conveys a feeling of bygone times. The chapel was built in 1934 on the site of the old chapel. Gråträsk's chapel is a church building in Gråträsk that belongs to the Piteå parish in the Luleå diocese. The chapel has knotty timbered walls and a steep…
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Along the Strömsund Canal, between the northern and southern harbors, there is a popular walking path. During the summer, you can enjoy Norrstrand Beach, a dog bathing area, barbecue spots, and cozy seating areas along the entire route. The path passes several attractions and parks, including St Barth House, the Art Park, Fruit Park, City Park,…
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Piteå kyrka is one of the oldest wooden churches in the upper Norrland. When Piteå got town privileges 1621 the center of the town was located in Öjebyn. After a fire in 1666 the entire town was deserted, and the decision of moving the town to where it is located today was taken. The population…
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The vision is of a symphonic instrument for the 21st century. An instrument that combines tradition, artistic renewal, and innovative technology, to create a tool for the music of the future and for research in such areas as interpretation. Moreover, the instrument will have a versatility ranging from contemporary to early music, since the very…
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Jävrebodarnas Fiskecamp is the home for this museum boasting Europe's largest collection of old wood working tools, about 28 000 in all, and 2 000 other exhibits related to fishing, hunting and farming. Here you can find, among other things, thirteen planers that are over 600 years old. One of them has been tested to…
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A nice hiking trail in our ancestors’ footsteps. The archeology path is 7,5 km long, but you can also choose to walk a shorter part that is 2 km. It consists of a number of graves in great natural surroundings. Archeology path is in Jävre, where one of the oldest population groups is believed to have…
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The manor, dating back to 1899, features a charming dining hall/event floor as well as a spacious professional kitchen and bar. The interiors are tastefully designed and flexible, allowing the space to be adapted to suit individual preferences. The manor can be booked for private events such as courses, weddings, christenings, parties, or small conferences.…
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St Bartheélemy promenade is a walkway surrounded by beautiful green open areas with shrubbery and trees. Green surfaces frequently used as football pitches, for the equestrian competitions and similar events. It runs along the beach between City Hall and the neigborhood Svartudden.
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Sikfors old power plant, currently owned by Sikfors Interest Group, was commissioned in 1912, and became Norrbotten's first major water power plant. It was Sikfors power plant which started electrification of Norrbotten industry, of which Luleå Träsliperi AB in Karlshälla was the first industry. The Power Station Museum is open for guided tours from June to October. Opend…
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Skags Lighthouse is one of Sweden’s oldest lighthouses. It was in operation off Örnsköldsvik from 1871 to 1957 before being dismantled and, in the 1970s, relocated to Jävre in Piteå Municipality. The lighthouse was donated by the Swedish Maritime Administration in honor of the local lighthouse-building tradition. The lighthouse is made of iron and is…