Churches and monasteries in Österlen

Historic Churches and Monasteries

The Österlen region is home to a dense collection of religious landmarks, ranging from 12th-century Romanesque stone churches to active modern monasteries. This list features architectural highlights such as Bollerup’s rare round tower and the medieval frescoes of Övraby. It also includes the contemporary Benedictine communities of Mariavall and Den Helige Benedictus. These sites provide insight into the transition from medieval Catholicism to the Swedish Reformation, showcasing characteristic Scanian stepped gables and historic baptismal fonts.

Historic Churches and Monasteries — Map

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Mariavall

A Catholic Benedictine monastery for nuns founded in the 20th century. Located in Fågeltofta, the community follows the Rule of Saint Benedict and offers a modern example of monastic life in Sweden.

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Löderup Church

Löderup Church is a medieval church in Löderup, Ystad Municipality, in the province of Skåne, Sweden.

C

Gladsax kyrka

A medieval church dating to the 12th century, located near the ruins of Gladsaxehus. It features a tower added in the 1880s and historical links to the local nobility.

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Bollerups kyrka

A 12th-century Romanesque church notable for its rare round tower, one of only four in Scania. It is situated adjacent to the medieval Bollerup Castle.

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Den Helige Benedictus kloster

A Catholic Benedictine monastery for monks located in the Tomelilla municipality, representing the contemporary presence of the Benedictine order in the region.

F

Tryde kyrka

This 19th-century church stands on the site of a medieval predecessor and houses a significant 12th-century baptismal font created by the master sculptor known as Majestatis.

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Vallby kyrka

A medieval church in the Gärsnäs parish, serving as a historic center for the rural Vallby community.

H

Baskemölla kapell

A small chapel located in the coastal fishing village of Baskemölla, part of the Simrishamn parish.

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Övraby Church

Övraby Church is a medieval church in Tomelilla Municipality, Scania, Sweden.

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Ravlunda kyrka

A medieval church located near the Brösarp hills. It is the burial site of the renowned Swedish author Fritiof Nilsson Piraten.

K

Fågeltofta kyrka

A Romanesque church from the late 12th century featuring medieval murals and a traditional Scanian interior.

L

Östra Hoby kyrka

A 12th-century church known for its Romanesque architectural elements and medieval stone carvings.

M

Tranås kyrka

A 19th-century church built to replace an earlier medieval structure, serving the Tranås parish near Tomelilla.

N

Onslunda kyrka

A neoclassical church built in the 1840s, replacing a smaller medieval building to accommodate a growing congregation.

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Glemminge kyrka

A New Gothic style church completed in the late 19th century, featuring a prominent spire that serves as a landmark in the Glemminge area.

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Kverrestads kyrka

A parish church built in 1873, representing the ecclesiastical architecture of the late 19th century in the Tomelilla region.

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Ingelstorps kyrka

A large 19th-century church often referred to as the 'Cathedral of Österlen' due to its scale and commanding presence on the landscape.

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Hörröds kyrka

A rural parish church located in the northern reaches of the Österlen region.

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Borrby kyrka

A substantial 19th-century church built on medieval foundations, featuring a tall spire visible across the surrounding agricultural plains.

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Bolshögs kyrka

A small 12th-century medieval church with a Romanesque nave and later Gothic additions, located in the rural landscape near Simrishamn.

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