Gammelstad, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Gammelstad is a small town in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 4,851. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,851 Population 2,030/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
20.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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About Gammelstad

Gammelstad

Gammelstad Church Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Gammelstaden 10 km north of Luleå, Sweden, at the northern end of the Gulf of Bothnia. It is the best preserved example of a type of settlement called kyrkstad that was once widespread throughout northern Scandinavia. As Church Village of Gammelstad, Luleå, it was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1996.

People

Population4,851
Density2,030/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population4,851
Population Density2,030 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates65.6393°, 22.0115°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.3 inches (515 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)

About Gammelstad

Gammelstad is a small town in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 4,851. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Gammelstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.2°F
35% below Sweden avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density2,030/sq mi
Coordinates65.6393°N, 22.0115°E
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 68 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 132 km
Feb 15, 1993 16 km SE of Burträsk, Sweden M3.8 147 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 137 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 104 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 44 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 147 km
Jun 6, 1991 41 km ESE of Luleå, Sweden M3.1 50 km
Jun 6, 1993 53 km SW of Pajala, Sweden M3.1 143 km
Jan 9, 1992 28 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.0 149 km
Mar 29, 1994 56 km ESE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.0 141 km
Apr 17, 1994 30 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.0 150 km
Mar 8, 1995 31 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M2.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Gammelstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Gammelstad

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Öhemsskolan - - - -
Kyrkbyskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gammelstad

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Gammelstad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flygmuseet F21
Friluftsmuseet Hägnan
Konsthall
Norrbottens Järnvägsmuseum
Norrbottens museum
Teknikens hus

Libraries in Gammelstad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gymnasiebiblioteket0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Universitetsbiblioteket0.0

Restaurants in Gammelstad

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coop Forum Restaurang
IRAJ
Kebabhuset
Kyrkbyns Bistro
Restaurang Mathuset

Cafes in Gammelstad

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kafé Fägnan
Trend Café

Zoos in Gammelstad

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cape Wild

Clinics in Gammelstad

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gammelstads hälsocentral

Dentists in Gammelstad

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Gammelstad

Gas Stations in Gammelstad

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
OKQ8
Preem - Luleå, Storheden

Breweries in Gammelstad

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bottenvikens Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Gammelstad

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gammelstad

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Måttsundsbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ormbergsbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skidbacke 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gammelstad

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luleå AirportLLALarge Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gammelstad

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Church Town of Gammelstad, LuleåCultural1996

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gammelstad

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nederluleå kyrka
Stadsökyrkan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gammelstad

Church Town of Gammelstad, Luleå
Cultural · inscribed 1996
Gammelstad, at the head of the Gulf of Bothnia, is the best-preserved example of a 'church village', a unique kind of village formerly found throughout northern Scandinavia. The 404 wooden houses, huddled round the early 15th-century stone church, were used on...

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gammelstad

What is the population of Gammelstad?

Gammelstad has a population of 4,851 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,030 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gammelstad?

Gammelstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.3 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

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