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Church · Piteå, Norrbotten
Piteå Church
Wooden church in central Piteå, completed in 1686, cruciform with a small tower on the roof. It was one of the few buildings to survive when Russian troops burned the town in 1721.
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About Piteå Church
After Piteå was moved from Öjebyn to the river mouth in 1666, residents took years to raise funds and build a church in the new town. The work was completed in 1686.
In 1721, at the end of the Great Northern War, Russian troops ravaging the Gulf of Bothnia coast reached Piteå and burned the town. The church was one of the few buildings that escaped. Local tradition says the soldiers used it as quarters and as a stable, and that is why it was spared.
The church has a cruciform plan and a small tower on the roof. It has been renovated and extended over the centuries but has kept its original character. Inside, the altar retable in 17th-century Renaissance style was bought in 1700 from a church in Stockholm.
Surrounded by a garden in the town centre, the church is considered the oldest wooden church in northern Sweden and has great historical value.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes.
Best time
In summer, when guides are available at the church. Avoid service times and ceremonies; confirm with the parish.
How to get there
In central Piteå, a few minutes’ walk from Rådhustorget square.
Tip
Notice the 17th-century altar retable, which arrived in Piteå from a church in Stockholm.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Piteå Church
When was the Piteå church built?
It was completed in 1686.
Why did the Piteå church survive the 1721 fire?
Local tradition says the Russian troops used it as lodging and a stable and therefore did not burn it.
Where is the Piteå church located?
In the town centre, near Rådhustorget square.