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 Country Church |
Helgalunden Stockholm 11858 Sweden +46 (0)8 641 3418 http://www.svkyrkankatarina.com/ |
Allhelgonakyrkan, located in Helgalund park, was designed by architect Joel Norborg. Built in 1918, the church resembles a Swedish eighteenth-century countryside church. The most beautiful part of this church is the ceiling and walls, which are decorated with paintings by Filip Månsson. When the church was refurbished in 1961, a new sanctuary and bridal chamber were built. There is a morning service every Sunday at 11a. See website for complete list of activities and times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A popular old church |
Luntmakargatan 82 Stockholm 113 Sweden +46 8 441 8525 http://www.betlehemskyrkan.com/ info@betlehemskyrkan.com |
Initially known as The English Church, this 113-year old church was renamed as Betlehemskyrkan. When the city of Stockholm was redesigned in 1950, the church was unfortunately pulled down. Today, it is located on Luntmakargatan. The altar tapestry, which depicts 'The Holy City', was made by Sofia Widén. Morning services are held every Sunday and evening services every Wednesday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Scandinavian Church |
Djurgårdsvägen 74 Stockholm 115 23 Sweden +46 (0)8 442 5115 http://www.oscarsforsamling.se... |
As it was originally built as a school, Djurgårdskyrkan church, located just opposite Skansen, has a somewhat irreligious façade. It was built in 1828. Morning service is held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The hidden Church |
Styrmansgatan 29 Stockholm 114 Sweden +46 8 661 1581 http://www.elimkyrkan.org/ |
Elimkyrkan is a three-storey building located in the heart of Östermalm. It looks like just any other building from the outside, but is actually a beautiful church. It belongs to the Elim community, that was formed in Stockholm in 1990. Services translated into English are held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Architectural Marvel |
Östermalmsgatan 20 Stockholm 114 Sweden +46 (0)8 406 9800 http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/en... engelbrekts.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se |
Completed in 1914, this is one of Stockholm's largest churches. Known for its unique architectural style, it exhibits a mélange of Art Nouveau, National Romanticism as well as Byzantine styles. The tower of the church is incredibly high and can be seen from all corners of the city. But the most amazing part is that the church looks as if it grew from the hills. Morning service is held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A view of Stockholm |
Erstagatan 1 Stockholm 116 91 Sweden +46 (0)8 714 6363 http://www.erstadiakoni.se/pag... |
Ersta Church, located on the south hills, provides a stunning view of the city. Completed in 1872, the octagonal church was designed in a Neo-Gothic style. The interiors were refurbished in 1968-69. The church has a spire on its roof and a gorgeous glass painting by in the Rosetta window. Services are held every Sunday and prayers through the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Finnish church |
Slottsbacken 2 Stockholm 11130 Sweden +46 (0)8 440 82 02 http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/fi... finska.forsamlingen@svenskakyrkan.se |
This Finnish church is located next to the palace in Gamla Stan. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Göran Josua Adelcrantz. The altar ring probably originates from the palace chapel in Tre Kronor, which burned down in 1697. The church has 1,734 paintings depicting various Finnish provincial weapons as well as the national coat of arms. It is open for visits only between June and August, and services are held every Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stockholm's largest church |
Karlbergsvägen 7 Stockholm 102 39 Sweden +46 (0)8 5088 8632 http://www.gustafvasa.nu/ |
Gustaf Vasakyrkan at Odenplan was consecrated in 1906. It is the largest church in Stockholm, and seats over 1,500 people. The church has been designed like the Italian Baroque churches. The altar is massive and is partly modelled like the Jesuit church Il Gesù in Rome. Morning service is held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Seventeenth-century Church |
Storgatan 7 Stockholm 11455 Sweden +46 (0)8 663 0430 info@hedvigeleonora.se |
This is a seventeenth-century church in Östermalmstorg. Several architects, such as, Jean de la Vallée and Göran J Adelkrantz, have worked on this building between 1656 and 1672. The interior is in high Baroque style, with an octagonal floor plan, a high dome and marbled Corinthian columns. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Priceless selection of paintings |
Högalids Kyrkväg 11 Stockholm 11730 Sweden +46 (0)8 616 8800 http://www.hogalid.se/ hogalid.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se |
Högalids kyrka, located atop Högalid park offers a stunning view over Stockholm. The grand, dark-red brick building, built in the Romantic style, took over seven years to complete. The walls are covered with priceless paintings by painters, such as Filip Månsson, Gunnar Torhamn, Einar Forseth and Olle Hjortzberg. Morning service is held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Church for all nationalities |
Kungstensgatan 17 Stockholm 113 83 Sweden +46 8 5875 0300 http://www.immanuel.se immanuelskyrkan@immanuel.se |
The enormous church in Immanuelskyrkan is a part of the Mission Covenant Church of Sweden (MCCS). It can seat a thousand people, and the ceiling height is seventeen metres. A cross dominates the room. There is a service every Sunday at 11a, in three languages: Swedish, English and Korean. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Gothic church |
Kammakargatan 12 Stockholm 111 Sweden +46 (0)8 23 3980 |
This church is a fine example of Neo-Gothic architecture, designed by Carl Moller, and constructed in 1890. The interior consists of red, yellow and black bricks, with richly decorated arches, and unusually high slender proportions. Right next to the church building stands a wooden steeple that was constructed in 1692. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Karl Johan's Church |
Skeppsholmen Stockholm 111 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) |
Skeppsholmskyrkan, also known as Karl Johan's Church, was built as an admiralty church. This octogonal church was constructed in 1842. The entrance, the vestry, the sanctuary, and the aisles are together shaped like a cruciform. The space and acoustics of the church make it an ideal venue for musical events, which are usually held in summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sweden's First Central Church |
Högbergsgatan 15 Stockholm 11854 Sweden +46 (0)8 743 6800 http://www.svkyrkankatarina.com/ info@svkyrkankatarina.com/ |
Legendary punk rocker Joakim Thåström created a song in this church's honor. Katarina Kyrka, Sweden's first central church is also one of its prettiest. However, its beauty has been marred by fire on several occasions. The last time it was restored, the church was given its original Baroque style. Well-known personalities, such as the famous folksinger Cornelis Wreswjik have been laid to rest here. Morning services are held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Catholic church |
Folkungagatan 46 Stockholm 118 26 Sweden +46 8 640 1555 http://www.isidor.se/domkyrkan/ sthlmdomkyrkan@katolskakyrkan.se |
This Roman Catholic Church is commonly known as the Catholic Church. Rosary devotions are performed after mass on Saturdays. Also, mass is held in Latin, as it was done before 1962, on the fourth Saturday of every month. Services are also held in Italian, Spanish, Polish, Croatian, Hungarian, and Slovenian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mosque and Cultural Center |
Kapellgränd 10 Stockholm 116 Sweden +46 (0)8 5091 0900 http://www.stockholmsmoske.org/ support@stockholmsmoske.org |
This building complex has a prayer mosque on the ground floor, and the administration office of the Swedish Muslim council on the top floor. Architect Ferdinand Boberg designed this structure, and the wall decorations and tiles represent Islamic architecture. It also has a cultural center, reference library, café, shop, and a youth center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rococo-style church |
Dalagatan 1 Stockholm 111 30 Sweden +46 8 402 6130 http://www.royalcourt.se |
This beautiful church dates back to the Rococo period and is located in the east wing of the royal palace. Its white marble altar piece, which extends up to the ceiling adds to the grandeur. Pierre-Hubert Archevêque began work on the altar, and it was completed by Johan Tobias Sergel, a well-known Stockholm personality. There is a room, decorated in white and gold that contains the best paintings of Guillaume-Thomas-Raphael Taraval and his pupil Johan Pasch. The nineteeth century statues of the Apostles, by the Norwegian sculptor Hans Michelsen, are also very impressive. Morning services are held every Sunday at 11a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pentecostal Church |
Rörstrandsgatan 5 Stockholm 11333 Sweden +46 (0)8 457 0900 http://www.filadelfia.nu/ info@filadelfia.nu |
In 1913, Sweden experienced a revolution through the Pentecostal Movement. This was the country's largest protestant Free Church movement and was headed by Pastor Lewi Pethrus. Pentecostal churches in Sweden are usually called Filadelfia. Built in 1930, the Filadelfia church is located where the old porcelain factory, Rörstrand, used to be. It lies next to the beautiful Rörstrand palace. Services are held through the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Ancient Church |
Djurgårdsslätten 49-51 Skansen Stockholm 115 93 Sweden +46 8 442 8000 |
Seglora kyrka, initially built in Västergötland in 1729-30, is a beautiful church. In 1916, it was shifted to its present location at Skansen in Stockholm. The west tower was constructed in 1785 and three years later, its vestry was made. Paintings by Sven Wernberg, dating back to 1734, cover the walls of the church. The most impressive is the painting in neo-classical style, which decorates the wall behind the altar. Services are held every Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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At the top of Vita Bergen |
Bondegatan 66 Stockholm 110 37 Sweden +46 8 5559 1312 http://www.svkyrkansofia.com/ info@svkyrkansofia.com |
Sofia kyrka, built between 1902-1906 atop Vita Bergen, has a stunning view over Stockholm. Between 1948-51, the church was refurbished and a new altar was built. The latest restoration, carried out in 1982-83, gave the church its old look. The beautiful stained-glass work is by Olle Hertzberg. Morning services are held every Sunday at 11a, and evening services every Thursday at 6.30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings by Petrus Målare and Albertus Pictor |
Prostvägen 14 Stockholm 171 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/so... |
This church dates back to the 1180s, when it was the main church in the regions of Stockholm and Djurgården. In 1529, this title was transferred to Storkyrkan. Solna kyrka has two famous fifteenth century wooden sculptures. One is of the patron saint of Solna, known as 'St Martin Riding a Horse'. There are also paintings by Petrus Målare and Albertus Pictor. August Strindberg, Ingrid Bergman, Vilhelm Moberg and Alfred Nobel were all buried here. Services are held every Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sixteenth century church |
Kungsträdgården Stockholm 10391 Sweden +46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Tourist Centre) |
The design of this red brick church is inspired from the late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. It was commissioned by Johan III in 1580. The square central tower is the main attraction of the church. The church was renovated in 1968-69, and most of the sixteenth-century style has been preserved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Majestic and beautiful church |
Klarabergsgatan 37 Stockholm 103 13 Sweden +46 8 723 3031 http://www.klarakyrka.se info@klarakyrka.se |
Klara church, located in the heart of the city, is really worth a visit. Its cemetery still preserves its seventeenth century form and a few chapels date back to the eighteenth century. Originally constructed by the Dutch architect Henrik van Huwen, its new façade was designed by Helgo Zettervall between 1884-1886. The impressive interiors were restored by Agi Lingegren between 1906 and 1907. Morning services are held every Sunday at 11 am. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Synagogue with Asian aesthetics |
Wahrendorffsgatan 3 Stockholm 111 Sweden +46 8 5878 5800 |
The grand synagogue of Stockholm was built in an Asian style, and seats about a thousand guests. In 1870, the eternal flame, Ner Tamid, was lit to inaugurate the synagogue. The services are held in both Swedish and Hebrew. There is a mixed choir and an organ music performance, during these services. Other synagogues are located at Riddargatan and St. Paulsgatan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pride of the Old Town |
Stortorget 1 Stockholm 11129 Sweden +46 8 723 3000 http://www.sthdomkyrko.com info@sthdomkyrko |
Storkykan or Sankt Nicolai church, is located between the Palace and the Stock Exchange in the Old Town. This single-nave church, built of brick, is the oldest congregation church in Stockholm. The Baroque façade, which is different from the Gothic-style interior, was designed by the city's architect J.E. Carlberg. Some annexes were built at the end of the eighteenth century, with an aim was to make the church more modern. Check the website for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Methodist Church |
Majorsgatan 5 Stockholm 114 Sweden +46 (0)8 662 2733 http://www.metodistkyrkan.se/ trefaldighet@metodistkyrkan.se |
Trefaldighetskyrkan, a Methodist church, was built in the Neo-Gothic style in 1893-94. It is located close to Östermalmstorg. Its red bricks add to its grandeur. The intricate details in limestone are really beautiful. The church is open for visits only during services, which are held every Sunday morning. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The German church |
Svartmangatan 16 Stockholm 111 Sweden +46 8 411 1188 |
When the Stockholm economy was flourishing in the fourteenth century, many German merchants moved to the area. They arrived at the Saint Gertrud cottage, located where Tyska kyrkan (German Church) stands today. In 1580, this cottage was rebuilt into a church. Its portal, which was built in 1643, is richly decorated with ornaments and pictures by chief stonemason Jost Henne. Morning services are held every Sunday at 11a in Swedish and German. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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