The Luleå cathedral was built after the great fire in Luleå in 1887. The fire completely destroyed the old church on the site, Gustaf's church, which was from the late 1700s. Designed by architect Adolf Emil Melander in a neo-Gothic style, the new cathedral was initially named Oscar Fredrik's church upon its 1893 opening, in honour of King Oscar II. Spanning 54 metres in length and 35 metres in width, the cross-shaped cathedral features a towering spire exceeding 60 metres in height. Architect Knut Nordenskjöld led a redesign that veered towards modernity, stripping away wall paintings and star decorations, leaving a pristine white interior. Despite these changes, echoes of the original style linger in the church entrances, creating a harmonious blend of historical and contemporary aesthetics.

One of the biggest theatres in Finland, this is where you’ll find everything from musicals and classic plays to contemporary drama and dance. The in-house Helsinki Dance Company adds variety to the programme, and there are regular performances in Swedish at Lilla Teatern, the theatre’s bilingual stage. If you’re into live performance, it’s worth checking what’s on while you're in town.

Worcestershire County Museum, housed in the historic Hartlebury Castle, is a great place to discover the wonders of Worcestershire and the way the locals used to live. On display there are several interesting collections including toys, domestic items and craftwork as well as travel and transport.