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Övre Soppero kapell

Address
980 14, Övre Soppero
Municipality
Kiruna Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Luleå

Övre Soppero kapell is located in the centre of Övre Soppero village. Turn off road E45 towards the Lainio river just after/before the petrol station in the middle of the village.

Övre Soppero kapell was completed in January 1927 and was in use until 1958, when it was repaired for the first time.

Vicar Kuno Åberg consecrated the chapel that same year, following this renovation.

The present bell tower was consecrated in 1961 by rural dean Gottfrid Nordlund from Gällivare.

The bell was cast by Bergholtz bell foundry in Sigtuna and was donated to the chapel by Oscar and Rosa Andersson, Tuolluvaara.

In 1972 a major interior restoration was carried out, along with reinforcement of the bell tower.

In 1977 the chapel received a new sheet-metal roof, donated by MoDo.

In 1981–1982 the church porch was extended to include space for toilets and a smaller room.

In 1987 the floor was taken up for additional insulation, and the exterior of the chapel was painted.

Opening hours

Opening hours have not been confirmed for the current date. This does not mean the church is closed.

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Facilities & accessibility

  • Parking
  • Toilet

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Contact & official information

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