Luleälvsbron

Luleälvsbron is a bridge in Jokkmokk Municipality that crosses the Lule River and accommodates both train and vehicle traffic through its dual-purpose design. The structure connects the eastern and western parts of the municipality by serving these two types of transport simultaneously.

Construction of Luleälvsbron in 1921 marked a major milestone for northern Swedish infrastructure, connecting communities that had been isolated from one another. The bridge created new links across the Lule River that previously did not exist.

The bridge stands near Jokkmokk, a center of Sami culture where the winter market brings together people from across the region. It represents a practical link within a community deeply connected to indigenous traditions and ways of life.

The bridge remains passable year-round for trains and vehicles, serving as a key connection point between both sides of the municipality. Visitors should prepare for harsh weather conditions, particularly during the long dark winters.

The site lies north of the Arctic Circle and experiences extreme temperature swings from summer midnight sun to winter darkness with temperatures dropping to minus 40 degrees Celsius. The bridge withstands these conditions where steel and materials undergo dramatic changes.