In the beginning of the 20 th century this was the centre of Älvsbyn. Today you can visit the church and the parish hall, the art centre and the bakery museum.
The Church
Cruciform church, built 1808-13.
The Church Cottages
The old church cottages were built in the early part of the 20th century and are still owned and used by parishioners living outside the municipality.
The Bakerymuseum
The bakery museum is an example of craftsmanship tradition. In the museum you can see an oven dating back to the 1920´s and a café with an interior from the same time.
Memorial - The royal stone
This stone commemorates a visit by the royal family in Älvsbyn 1927
Monument - Galaxen
The monument “Galaxen” is a tribute to the writer and astronomer Knut Lundmark 1889-1958, who was born in a small village outside Älvsbyn.
The Petrol Museum
The museum has one of northern Europe’s largest collections of petrol-related nostalgia such as spare parts, advertising objects and motor magazines. Open during the summer.
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The Kanis area
The mountain Kanis outside Älvsbyn offers downhill or cross-country skiing in the winter. Here you can also find a greyhound racetrack and every summer there is a number of races.
Storforsen –The spectacular Storforsen - The greatest of the free-flowing rapids in Europe.
With a total fall of 82 meters, the rapids at Storforsen are the largest in Europe and by far the most impressive sights in the region. The area around Storforsen is well provided with footpaths and walkways that allow the visitors to look at the rapids safely from the edge of the river. Away from the main river it is possible to walk amongst smaller streams, natural pools and rapids.
Storforsen Nature Reserve
The area around Storforsen is a nature reserve. There are a number of barbeque areas, footpaths and a museum of forestry and timber floating. This is also a place for different cultural events every summer.
Service in and close to Storforsen’s nature reserve.
Hotel and camping, souvenir shop, restaurant, museum, guided tours.
Fällforsen
The river Pite älv forms a beautiful waterfall at Fällforsen. The fall, with a height of 11 metres is impressive.
Picnic area close to the waterfall.
Laver Mining Community
During the Second World War a copper mine was established at Laver, 50 kilometres west of Älvsbyn. Although the mine only lasted for ten years Laver grew into Sweden’s most modern community. Today the streets, the foundations and the waste pond is a reminder of the glory of Laver.
Manjärv – the cultural village
Manjärv is located between Älvsbyn and Storforsen. Here you can walk to a grave dating back to the Stone Age, where probably the oldest man of Scandinavia was buried.
The village was a meeting place for Swedish and Lapish culture.
