Discover the historic town of Gammelstad on an educational and scenic sightseeing tour in Swedish Lapland!
Explore the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gammelstad and learn about its fascinating history on this 2-hour, guided sightseeing tour in Gammelstad from Luleå! Welcoming adventurers ages 4 and up.
The historic and charming town of Gammelstad is located in Swedish Lapland, only 10 km/6 miles away from the city of Luleå. With a fascinating history that dates back over 400 years, its distinctive red 'Chruch Cottages' and renowned medieval church (the Nederluleå Church) make Gammelstad a must-visit destination when travelling to northern Sweden. A sightseeing tour with a local and certified guide is an amazing way to discover this unique area!
The guided sightseeing tour in Gammelstad from Luleå begins at one of the listed departure points in Luleå (please see 'special terms'). After being greeted by your experienced guide, you and your group will receive a safety and itinerary briefing before departing on the short drive to Gammelstad. Upon your arrival, the adventure starts! Walking at a leisurely pace, your guide (a member of the Luleå Guide Association) will take you to all of the areas of interest in Gammelstad, don't forget your camera!
You'll learn why the 'Church Town' was founded as well as the storied history and importance of the Nederluleå Church in the lives of rural inhabitants that lived in remote areas surrounding Gammelstad and Luleå. While travelling back in time, you'll also gain an understanding of the town's present. Midway through the guided sightseeing tour in Gammelstad from Luleå, you'll stop for a break and will be treated to a hot drink and snack. At the end of the excursion, you'll return to the original departure point in Luleå, enamoured with Swedish Lapland and its captivating past!
Travellers who love culture, history, and architecture, don't miss this guided sightseeing tour in Gammelstad from Luleå. Book your next adventure in Sweden today!
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Practical information
- Arrival at the meeting point or pick up from select locations in Luleå (please specify when booking)
- Meet your experienced guide
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Short transfer via minivan to Gammelstad (approximately 10 km/6 miles)
- Arrival
- The adventure begins!
- Walking tour of Gammelstad including the Nederluleå Church
- Hot beverage break
- Return to the original departure point in Luleå
Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
In addition, a minimum of 2 participants is required to run this sightseeing tour.
Participants can meet onsite or choose between pick up in Luleå from the following locations (please specify when booking):
- Best Western Hotell Savoy
- Clarion Hotel Sense
- Comfort Hotel Arctic
- Elite Stadshotellet
- First Camp Arcus-Luleå
- Luleå Tourist Center, Kulturens hus
- Naran Hotell
- Park Hotell
- Quality Hotel
- Scandic Hotel
- SPiS Hotell Amber
While there walking involved in this sightseeing tour, the activity difficulty level is labelled as 'easy'.
- Pick up from select locations in Luleå (please see 'special terms'
- Hot beverages
- Snack
- Winter clothing
- Wind and waterproof warm coat
- Ski pants
- Warm underlayers
- Winter boots
- Wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Extra layers of warm clothing
- Small backpack
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Snacks
- Camera