Kiruna Church Relocation Captures Global Media Attention

The move of Kiruna church arouses great interest around the world. Journalists from several major media houses are on site in the city. "The move is more than just a feat of engineering – it is also deeply emotional", writes BBC.

» Published: August 19 2025 at 09:55

Kiruna Church Relocation Captures Global Media Attention
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The world's attention is directed towards Kiruna. That the 672 ton heavy wooden church from 1912 is to be moved is noticed in several international media, such as Forbes, Reuters and BBC.

"A choreographed spectacle", writes the American news agency AP.

The Danish news agency Ritzau points out that the king is on site and will participate in a church service in connection with the move.

"The church, which is built in red-painted wood, is considered one of Sweden's most beautiful churches", writes Ritzau.

British The Sunday Times writes that "the people of Kiruna will celebrate with a schlager party when Sweden's historical favourite building is moved" and refers to the fact that the Swedish Eurovision participants Kaj will perform in Kiruna on Tuesday.

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