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Nederluleå Church

Nederluleå Church, built in the late fifteenth century, is the historic centre of the Gammelstad complex. More than four hundred church cottages cluster around it, reflecting earlier community visits to the church.

Narrow lane between wooden church cottages in Gammelstad.
Photo by Stephan Herz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.5
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What makes it special

  • Church built in the late fifteenth century.
  • At the centre of a complex of more than four hundred church cottages.
Nederluleå Church
Photo by Mirej Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Nederluleå Church
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Nederluleå Church

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Elevated view of red church cottages clustered around Nederluleå Church in Gammelstad.

Gammelstad and the living use of its church cottages

From Luleå, Gammelstad reveals why hundreds of small cottages surround a medieval church and how to explore a heritage site that still has private owners and everyday uses.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026