Kristinehamn Church – Neo-Gothic architecture
Kristinehamn Church is a landmark in the town centre. It was designed by Professor Carl Georg Brunius and opened in 1858. The church is one of Sweden’s finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture.
Brunius considered the church in Kristinehamn the most important project of his career. But why is it said that he would turn in his grave if he could see what the church looks like today?
A changed church with a preserved history
It was only a few years after the church opened that it was renovated. Many of the original features designed by Brunius were removed and replaced with objects from the old church.
These include a baptismal font from the 13th century, carved from sandstone, and a crucifix from the 14th century. Most of Brunius’s original designs have been preserved and can be seen on guided tours.
The organ and the Old Cemetery
The church organ was built in 1921 by Setterquist & Son. It is said to be the only preserved late Romantic organ in Sweden that has not been altered.
On the Old Cemetery, just south of the church’s choir, you can find the graves of Ferdinand Fröding, father of the famous Swedish poet Gustaf Fröding, and one of Gustaf’s sisters, Anna.
Guided tours
Would you like to learn more about the church’s architecture, history and original features? Guided tours can be booked directly through the church.
Church in the middle of town.
Kristinehamns kyrka
Södra Kyrkogatan 3, 68131 Kristinehamn
