By visiting places around Gällivare, you can explore and experience part of our rich cultural heritage and view the natural beauty.
Whether you want to explore, learn something new, relax, or have fun, we promise our suggestions for visiting places will enrich your stay in Gällivare.
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Gällivare's homestead area has been built with buildings from various villages within the municipality and reflects the development of the parish from the middle of the 19th century. Many buildings were moved from multiple villages between 1950 and 1980.
At the foot of the mountain, Dundret, lies the grandest building in Gällivare: Fjällnäs Castle, built in 1888 by the mining company's manager, Carl Otto Bergman.
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An easy downtown walk of approximately 4.5 km takes you along the Kulturstigen (Culture trail) next to the Vassara River and new areas established due to the urban transformation.
Allhelgonakyrkan (All Saints' Church) in Malmberget. Stone church with wooden interior. It was inaugurated on All Saints' Day in 1944 and moved to its current location in 1974, now closed to visitors.
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The peak stretches 823 meters above sea level and is the highest point on Dundret. There is always an unlocked emergency cabin and outhouse next to the top cabin.
In Gällivare, there are fantastic opportunities for recreation and outdoor life. Below is information and directions to several outdoor areas and excursions close to urban areas.
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