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Lappstaden Church Town
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Andrea und Huskys 🐺
February 4, 2026
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The Lappish settlement in Arvidsjaur (Lappstaden) was originally a meeting place for churchgoers from afar. Its roots go back to 1606, when Arvidsjaur was designated a court and marketplace, and …
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Uwe
October 20, 2017
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As can be found in many places in northern Sweden, it is a church town. This one is still used by the Sami every year at the end of August as part of a big festival. In the 17th century, the Sami lived here in order to be able to fulfill their church duties.
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Klausi
September 14, 2024
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The so-called church town of Arvidsjaur is unique.
The typical gähtie huts with their square wooden construction and pyramid-shaped roof have been preserved here. The church town played an important role in northern Sweden: the buildings grouped around the church served as a place for the visiting Sami to stay and meet for the most important holidays - baptisms, weddings and funerals.
This is where they met with relatives and friends. The Sami town is now a listed building; however, it is not an open-air museum, but is still in use. The tradition is still alive here!
Source: display board
The typical gähtie huts with their square wooden construction and pyramid-shaped roof have been preserved here. The church town played an important role in northern Sweden: the buildings grouped around the church served as a place for the visiting Sami to stay and meet for the most important holidays - baptisms, weddings and funerals.
This is where they met with relatives and friends. The Sami town is now a listed building; however, it is not an open-air museum, but is still in use. The tradition is still alive here!
Source: display board
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