Læstadiuspörtet

Læstadiuspörtet is a residential building and museum in Pajala consisting of several red timber structures that served different functions. The spaces include living quarters, kitchen, milk room, and a separate work building that together show how a household operated in that era.

The site became home to Lars Levi Læstadius from 1854 onward, a Lutheran minister and naturalist who remained here until his death in 1861. His presence and work made the house a witness to an important period in regional history.

The name comes from the Læstadius family who made this place their home and center for religious and scientific pursuits. Visitors can see how the rooms were arranged and how daily life unfolded between faith and the study of nature.

Visitors can explore the site through guided tours offered regularly for groups and individuals. During summer months there are expanded opportunities to walk through the garden and outdoor areas.

The building contains hundreds of botanical drawings and plant specimens from northern regions that Lars Levi gathered during his time as a researcher. This scientific collection offers a rare look at how naturalists worked and studied in the 19th century.

Location: Pajala Municipality

Inception: 1860

Website: http://laestadiusfriends.se

GPS coordinates: 67.21055,23.37942

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03