Sweden's 113-year-old Kiruna Church is being transported away from a location that is sinking due to underground mining.

The Kiruna Church - called Kiruna Kyrka in Swedish - and its belfry are being moved this week.

The mammoth move has seen the wooden structure, weighing over 600 tons, transported on specialized trailers traveling at ...

Sweden moves 672-ton church 5km to the left to save it from being swallowed by giant mine Posted: 21 August 2025 | Last ...

In a massive effort to save their beloved church the people of Kiruna moved the building, lock, stock and barrel 5 kilometres (3.1mi) down the road. It's taken a feat of engineering but there is no ...

The historic Kiruna Church in Swedish Lapland, known for its multicultural inclusivity, has been relocated due to mining ...

Sweden's 113-year-old Kiruna Church is being transported away from a location that is sinking due to underground mining.

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf walks next to the Kiruna Church, a Sami style wooden Swedish Lutheran church, called Kiruna ...

Live: Sweden's historic 600-ton Kiruna Church moves to new home - Day Two - an initiative to relocate residents within the ...