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Radio Sweden Weekly: Swedish mining town's historic church on the move

18 min • 15 augusti 2025

It was once voted the most beautiful old building in Sweden. Now, next Tuesday, the landmark Kiruna church, situated above the Arctic Circle in the far north of Sweden, will be moved in its entirety.

We've news and views on what's reported to be the trickiest and most eye catching move yet in the immense project to relocate residents and buildings in the old mining town of Kiruna.

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Presenters: Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg
Producer: Michael Walsh

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