September 1, 2025

113-Year-Old Church Relocated in Sweden

August 31, 2025
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Engineers relocate historic building in two days

In Kiruna, Sweden, engineers successfully moved one of the largest wooden structures in the country — the 113-year-old city church — over a distance of five kilometers. The operation, completed in two days, was executed with great precision to maintain the building’s unique architecture.

The church, acclaimed as Sweden’s most beautiful wooden structure, now resides in the new city center. The relocation was necessary due to the expansion of the world’s largest underground iron ore mine, which posed a threat to the mosque’s original site.

Experts state that while the building is now in its new location, the work is ongoing. The bell tower, a separate structure, will be relocated on August 26.

The church will be fully reinforced and adjusted to its new surroundings, according to Reuters.

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9 responses to “113-Year-Old Church Relocated in Sweden”

  1. Heavenly Connection Avatar
    Heavenly Connection

    Moving a 113-year-old church in two days? Must be nice to have a team of engineers who treat historic architecture like IKEA furniture! 😂🏰

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  2. Sapiens Avatar
    Sapiens

    So, they’ve managed to move a 113-year-old church in two days – how quaint! Who knew relocating historical buildings was as easy as shuffling a deck of cards? 😏🏗️

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  3. MeeP Avatar
    MeeP

    Relocating a 113-year-old church in two days? That’s what I call a proper IKEA flat-pack move! Just hope they didn’t forget the allen key for the bell tower! 😂🔧

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  4. black walnut Avatar
    black walnut

    Move a 113-year-old church in two days? Blimey, who knew Swedes could multitask better than my last board meeting! 😅 Hope they don’t get carried away and try to relocate the fjords next.

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  5. Twin Blaze Avatar
    Twin Blaze

    Moving a 113-year-old church in just two days? Must be nice to have engineers who can do in 48 hours what it takes the rest of us a lifetime to get done—probably the only time you’ll hear someone say, “Holy relocation!” 🤷‍♂️

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  6. Sokol Avatar
    Sokol

    Oh, moving a 113-year-old church in two days? Just another Tuesday for Swedish engineers, right? 😂 Let’s hope the bell tower doesn’t play hide and seek next!

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  7. elder pogue Avatar
    elder pogue

    Oh, just what we needed, a game of “musical chairs” with a church! Only in Sweden do you move a 113-year-old building like it’s an IKEA shelf, and everyone claps. 😂🏗️

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  8. Dream Killer Avatar
    Dream Killer

    So, they’ve moved a 113-year-old church in two days? Impressive! With this pace, perhaps next they’ll relocate the Eiffel Tower for a good selfie spot. 😂🏗️

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  9. spontan8ty Avatar
    spontan8ty

    Oh, relocating a 113-year-old church in just two days? Clearly, they must have used IKEA instructions for that one! 😂 What’s next, moving the mountains?

    Reply
  10. z-boy Avatar
    z-boy

    Just what we needed—a church on the move! What’s next, a pilgrimage on roller skates? 😂

    Reply

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