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Poikkijärvi kapell

Address
981 92, Kiruna
Municipality
Kiruna Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Luleå

Poikkijärvi kapell: Poikkijärvi cemetery is beautifully situated in Poikkijärvi beside the Torne River. Drive along road E10 eastwards from Kiruna and turn off towards Jukkasjärvi. After this, take the side road to the right towards Poikkijärvi and later turn left at the cemetery sign.

The chapel at Poikkijärvi cemetery is Jukkasjärvi parish's youngest funeral chapel and was completed in 1967.

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Jukkasjärvi församling

Jukkasjärvi församling

Poikkijärvi kapell

Poikkijärvi cemetery is beautifully situated in Poikkijärvi beside the Torne River. Drive along road E10 eastwards from Kiruna and turn off towards Jukkasjärvi. After this, take the side road to the right towards Poikkijärvi and later turn left at the cemetery sign.

981 92, Kiruna

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