The relocation of Kiruna Church is a globally unique happening taking place over two days between 19-20th August 2025.
Kiruna Church has been named Sweden’s most beautiful building and holds great cultural and historical value. Now, the church and its accompanying bell tower will be relocated, some weeks apart. The reason is the mining operations in LKAB’s iron ore mine, which are affecting the area considered the old town center, where the church is currently situated.
Kiruna Church will be the largest building to be moved as part of the urban transformation that began planning over 20 years ago and has received worldwide attention. So far, 23 cultural buildings have been relocated. The church relocation will be livestreamed and is accompanied by various activities during the event.
“This is an important and carefully planned move, and we are approaching the finish line. The church is truly unique and means a lot to many people beyond just being a landmark of Kiruna, and we want to give everyone the opportunity to follow and be a part of this historic event” says Stefan Holmblad Johansson, project manager for the church relocation at LKAB.
Read the press-release from LKAB here.
Photo credits: Hans-Olof Utsi/imagebank.sweden.se
