Top 34 places to see in Norrbotten

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Tornio Chutch

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Historical Treasure!: One of the oldest and most preserved wooden churches in Scandinavia, Tornio Church is a symbol of the Medieval Architectural style of the Pohjanmaa area. The imposing tower surrounded by the hauntingly beautiful cemetery is a captivating sight to behold.

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Malmberget ("The Ore Mountain")

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The dying Ores Town: Malmberget is known as one of the largest iron ore mines in Sweden. However, the most eerie thing about the town is a huge pit in the centre of the town -known as Gropen- which has left the town uninhabited. It is said that the pit is constantly growing in size and is eating up the town that was once a hub of technological developments. The pit is so big that it is clearly visible in the sate...

The Malmberget mine is one of the largest iron ore mines in Sweden. The mine is located in Malmb... [..]

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Aitik copper mine

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One of Europe's Largest Open-Pit Copper Mines. : "All that glitters is copper here". It is Sweden's largest open-pit Copper Mine, and indeed a wonderful site to explore more about the copper-mining process. The sight of gigantic rock-dumpers and excavators working round the clock to mine copper is particularly captivating.

The Aitik copper mine is owned by Boliden AB and situated outside the town of Gällivare in northe... [..]

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Silvermuseet

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"Arjeplog’s collective memory": "Silvermuseet is Arjeplog’s collective memory," says the Museum's website. Visiting Silvermuseet is like taking a fascinating ride into the thousands of years of rich cultural heritage of Sami culture. The gleaming silver artefacts and the slate knife are like a "silent message transmitted through time."

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Kiruna iron mine

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The iron mining!: The guided tour to the mine provides a great opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the mining process and how mining activities affect the people living in the neighbouring areas. Kiruna is one of the largest underground iron ores in the world.

The Kiruna mine is the largest and most modern underground iron ore mine in the world. The mine i... [..]

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Dundret hill (Midnight sun meet)

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The Site of Midnight-Sun, Skiing Resort and a Natural preserve: One of Sweden's toughest ski-resorts, Dundret Hill is a wonderful place for sky-jumping and cross-country skiing. The mid-night visible in the hills during June-July months is a spectacular sight to behold. The entire area is a natural preserve and enthrals the visitors with its captivating beauty.

Dundret is a fell , located just outside the town Gällivare in Sweden. Standing east of the main... [..]