The Great Church Walk: Kiruna Church's Historic Relocation

In a historic event, Sweden's cherished Kiruna Church is being relocated 5 kilometers east due to expansion of the nearby iron-ore mine. The move, part of Kiruna town's wider relocation, includes efforts from the mining company LKAB and features performances with Swedish royalty in attendance.

Sweden's revered Kiruna Church is undergoing a remarkable move this week, relocated 5 kilometers east to avoid the encroaching boundaries of the world's largest underground iron-ore mine.

The undertaking is emblematic of Kiruna's broader urban shift, necessitated by the mine's expansion and marked by spirited public engagement.

The relocation, coordinated by the state-owned mining company LKAB, unfolded amidst a two-day extravaganza with live performances, attracting visitors and dignitaries, including Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf.