Province of Småland

Churches in Småland

Swedish Churches and Places of Worship

Småland’s religious landscape features a diverse collection of Lutheran churches ranging from medieval wooden structures to grand 19th-century stone cathedrals. Notable sites include the 13th-century Pelarne Kyrka, one of Sweden's oldest timber churches, and the twin-spired Växjö Cathedral. These landmarks reflect centuries of Swedish ecclesiastical history, showcasing distinct architectural styles such as Gothic, Neoclassical, and traditional Scandinavian timber construction across the province's rural and urban settings.

Swedish Churches and Places of Worship — Map

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Växjö Cathedral

Växjö Cathedral is a cathedral in Växjö, Sweden. It is the seat of the Bishop of Växjö within the Church of Sweden.

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Brahekyrkan

Located on Visingsö island, this 17th-century church was built for the Brahe family and features a lavish Baroque interior and historic burial vaults.

Ulkl / Public domain

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Pelarne Kyrka

One of Sweden's oldest wooden churches, with parts of the timber nave dating back to the early 13th century.

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Påskallaviks kyrka

A stone church built in 1865 in the Neoclassical style, serving the coastal community south of Oskarshamn.

Eddie001 / Public domain

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Ljungby Kyrka

A 19th-century stone church in the Diocese of Växjö, replacing a medieval structure in the Sunnerbo district.

Kent Olsson / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Landeryds kyrka

An 1824 stone church located in Hylte, known for its traditional hall-church design and rural Småland setting.

Kent Olsson / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Södra Hestra kyrka

A Neoclassical stone church in Broaryd, completed in 1836 to replace an older wooden building.

Kent Olsson / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sandviks kyrka

A 19th-century church in the Burseryd parish, featuring typical Swedish rural ecclesiastical architecture.

Bernt Fransson / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nottebäck kyrka

A medieval church significantly rebuilt in the 1830s, located in the Diocese of Växjö.

Kent Olsson / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Hinneryds kyrka

A stone church in Markaryd municipality, rebuilt in the mid-19th century following a fire.

Kent Olsson / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Emmaboda kyrka

A 20th-century church built in 1926, reflecting the growth of the local industrial community in Emmaboda.

Bernt Fransson,Lindås / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Åby kyrka

A large 18th-century stone church in Läckeby, built on the site of a former medieval structure.

Bernt Fransson / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Ljungby kyrka

A historic parish church in Ljungbyholm, situated just north of the Ljungbyån river.

Kent Olsson / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Södra Unnaryds kyrka

A Neoclassical church from the 1830s, featuring a prominent tower and serving the Unnaryd parish.

Ealx / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Blackstads kyrka

A 19th-century church in Västervik municipality, belonging to the Hallingeberg-Blackstad parish.

Tubaist / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Sofiakyrkan

A prominent neo-Gothic church in Jönköping, completed in 1888 and named after Queen Sophia.

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Hjorteds kyrka

A stone church in the Diocese of Linköping, serving the rural community of Hjorted.

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Värnamo kyrka

A large 19th-century Neoclassical church that serves as a central landmark in the town of Värnamo.

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Johanneskyrkan

A modern church building in Värnamo, serving the local Lutheran parish.

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Bankeryd Church

Bankeryd Church is a church in Bankeryd in Sweden. Belonging to Bankeryd Parish of the Church of Sweden, it was inaugurated on 30 August…

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