Kiruna - Wikipedia
Kiruna is on the E10 road, connecting Luleå with Norway and passing near Gällivare (south of Kiruna) and Narvik (on the Norwegian coast). A short road connects to Kurravaara at the Torne river and ends there.
Sweden’s Kiruna Church Is On The Move After More Than 100 …
2 days ago · The fascinating city relocation project in Kiruna, Sweden, reaches a new milestone as the iconic Kiruna Church is moved in one piece.
This Swedish church is being moved down the road before a mine …
2 days ago · The Kiruna Church — called Kiruna Kyrka in Swedish — is being moved this week along a 5-kilometer (3-mile) route east as part of the town’s relocation. It’s happening because the world’s largest underground iron-ore mine is threatening to swallow the town.
From Unstable Ground, an Old Church Rolls to a New Home
2 days ago · Mining in Kiruna, Sweden, has jeopardized the ground below a beloved church. Thanks to a feat of engineering, it is on the move.
Entire church begins two-day journey across Swedish city of Kiruna …
2 days ago · The vast red timber structure in Kiruna dating back to 1912 has been hoisted on giant trailers and is on its way to the new city centre. Travelling at a maximum speed of 500m an hour, the journey ...
Kiruna Church Relocation: Historic Move Begins with Royal Visit
2 days ago · Kiruna Church Relocation: Historic Move Begins with Royal Visit After years of preparations, it's time for a move of colossal format. Kiruna church is being transported from the old city center to the new center. The move is taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday and can be followed in live broadcast. In connection with the historic event, Kiruna is visited by, among …
Kiruna Lappland
Kiruna 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, you will experience contrasts from northern lights to the midnight sun, the highest mountain in Sweden to the world’s largest underground iron-ore mine, ancient Sámi culture to an ongoing city transformation.
Wooden church sets off on slow Swedish road trip to escape …
3 days ago · Sweden's landmark Kiruna Church begins a two-day trip to a new home, inching down an Arctic road to save its wooden walls from ground subsidence and the expansion of the world's largest ...
Visit Kiruna for Northern Lights and other natural wonders
Dec 12, 2023 · Kiruna is a compelling Arctic city offering various outdoor activities including hiking, skiing and chasing the Northern Lights, as well as culinary delights.
Sweden moves entire church across Kiruna city for mine …
2 days ago · Sweden moves entire church across Kiruna city for mine expansion The relocation of the 113-year-old church is part of a 30-year project to move about 3,000 homes in the city.