The move began on Tuesday morning and if everything goes as planned, the church will arrive at the new center on Wednesday afternoon.
Kiruna city is being moved gradually, as a result of LKAB's mining. The church move is the most spectacular part of the city transformation and is being covered by 40 Swedish and foreign media companies. SVT is broadcasting live and LKAB is live streaming. LKAB is also hosting the event The Great Church Walk with interviews, music and other entertainment. Kiruna residents and visitors can also follow the move from special locations along the way.
Here are some milestones during moving day 2, Wednesday, August 20:
At 8:00 AM, the moving convoy starts rolling again.
Royal visit: At 10:40 AM, King Carl Gustaf and Norrbotten's Governor Lotta Finstorp arrive at the church where it is located during its journey.
Around 12:00 PM: The church passes Lastvägen.
At 1:00 PM, the king and governor attend a church service in a church tent (a large tent) on Svarta Björns gata in the new center. Afterwards (1:30 PM), an attempt to set a world record in church coffee is held, where the king takes the first cup.
Between 3:00 and 5:00 PM, possibly before 3:00 PM, the church is expected to reach its new address. The king visits the final destination.
At 6:00 PM: Carola performs on the main stage at Stadshustorget.
