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Piteå kyrka

Address
Nygatan 25, 94131, Piteå
Municipality
Piteå Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Luleå

Piteå kyrka: In the middle of the town of Piteå stands one of Norrbotten's fine cultural treasures, namely Piteå Church, which is the oldest wooden church in upper Norrland and is considered to have great cultural-historical value.

One of Norrland's oldest wooden churches, from 1686. Altarpiece, pulpit and organ façade - well worth seeing. WC, disabled-friendly entrance/ramp, induction loop.

Opening hours

Regular opening hours

Mon-Fri 08.00-14.00.

Summer (weeks 27-31)

Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00

Please note that funeral services may take place on Thursdays and Fridays.

Guided tours

Would you like to book a guided tour of Piteå Church? Contact the parish office on tel. 0911-27 40 80.

Opening hours

Provider-listed schedule, applicable on 12 Oct 2026. All times are local to Sweden.

From 5 Aug 2024; no end date supplied
Monday08:00–14:00
Tuesday08:00–14:00
Wednesday08:00–14:00
Thursday08:00–14:00
Friday08:00–14:00
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

The church is open 8-17
On Thursdays and Fridays the church's opening hours may change due to funerals.

Check access with the parish before travelling. Services and seasonal changes can affect visits.

Facilities & accessibility

  • Toilet
  • Hearing loop
  • Ramp

Listed by the provider; availability has not been independently checked. An unlisted facility is not necessarily unavailable.

A listed ramp does not confirm step-free access throughout the building.

Contact & official information

Piteå församling

Piteå församling

Piteå kyrka

In the middle of the town of Piteå stands one of Norrbotten's fine cultural treasures, namely Piteå Church, which is the oldest wooden church in upper Norrland and is considered to have great cultural-historical value.

Nygatan 25, 94131, Piteå

Explore this church: Piteå kyrka

Church information: Svenska kyrkan, Platser · CC BY 4.0. Each church page includes its credits and visiting notes.

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Sources, credits and English adaptations are identified on each church page. Provider data: Svenska kyrkan, Platser · CC BY 4.0.

Sources & credits

Church information: Svenska kyrkan, Platser, CC BY 4.0. English translation prepared with AI assistance by Churches in Sweden; not yet editorially reviewed or independently verified.

Provider record updated: 8 Apr 2026. This is not an independent verification date.

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Church data retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Visiting details have not been independently verified.

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