Luleå - Town

In the center of the old town of Luleå stand the Cathedral (1887-93) and the 10-story Town Hall (1957). To the east, in Storgatan, the town's main business street, is a modern shopping center. At the west end of Storgatan extends Hermelinspark. On the south side of the town in the Norrbotten Museum can be seen an interesting collection of material on Lapp customs and traditions. To the west of the Museum the Länsresidens, a handsome wooden building, houses local government offices. To the northwest is the promontory of Gültzauudden, with a beach, tennis courts and other sports facilities. Open-air theater in summer.