Discover Porjus: Power Station History and Trails

Porjus offers several distinct points of interest for planning your trip: the history of hydroelectric power, trails to Porjustallen and along Rallarstigen, as well as Porjus Church and the golf club. If you are looking for a hotel in Porjus, this guide can help you sort through the topics that could shape your trip.

Power Station and Church Architecture

The Porjus power station is a National Romantic brick building with a tower and a golden crown. The large power station building houses a museum with exhibitions about the early power station era and the history of the power station. The architecture and museum exhibits offer two different perspectives on the site: its design and its history. The Porjus power station is closed to visitors until further notice. Take this status into account when planning your trip if the power station or museum interests you.

The history of Porjus Church can also be understood through its several construction phases. The building was originally a barracks owned by Vattenfall; later, it was donated to the parish and converted into a church in 1928. The wooden building consists of a rectangular nave. The bell tower dates from 1921. This means that Porjus has two very different building histories side by side: that of the power station and that of a building converted into a church.

Porjustallen and Trails

Hälsoslingan Porjusberget is a circular trail about 2.0 kilometres long. This distance includes the detours to Porjustallen and the southern summit. Porjustallen is believed to be 700 to 800 years old. From Porjus, access is via Postgatan; after about 1.6 kilometres uphill, there is a car park and viewpoint. A short forest trail leads from there to the tree. The two distances therefore refer to different routes: about 2.0 kilometres for the circular trail, including detours, and about 1.6 kilometres uphill to the car park and viewpoint. As route details may change, check the information before your visit.

Rallarstigen and Rallarmarschen

Rallarstigen is part of the history of power station construction: from 1910 to 1915, it was used as a porter trail during construction of the Porjus power station. On June 12, 1994, the trail was inaugurated with signs, painted markings, and new wooden boardwalks. This information describes the trail’s historical use and its inauguration at the time.

Rallarmarschen is a separate event: a traditional march between Gällivare and Porjus that has been held for decades. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the dates in advance. The distinction is clear: Rallarstigen is a trail with a history dating back to the power station’s construction; Rallarmarschen is a march between the two towns.

Golf and Trip Planning

Porjus Golf Club has nine holes with artificial-turf greens. A pay-and-play offer for 2026 is also listed, at the same price as the green fee on all days of the week. Check the current access conditions before your visit. Golf, the history of church architecture, the trails, and the power station offer different ways to shape your trip. If you are looking for a hotel in Porjus, you can choose accommodation based on the interests that matter most during your stay.

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