Notable Religious Sites
Värmland’s religious landscape is defined by its diverse architectural styles, ranging from the 17th-century wooden structures of Sunnemo and Ekshärad to the mid-century modern design of Storfors kyrka. This collection features significant Lutheran parish churches—many reflecting the region's mining heritage and lakeside settings—alongside the Säffle Mosque. Notable highlights include the unique hand-forged iron crosses at Ekshärad and the historic painted interiors of the region's traditional wood-built sanctuaries.
A Sunnemo kyrka
A wooden church dating from 1653, known for its historic interior paintings and its role as a central site in the Norra Råda-Sunnemo parish.
B Nedre Ulleruds kyrka
Located near Deje, this stone church was completed in 1759 to replace a medieval predecessor. It serves as the parish church for Forshaga-Munkfors.
C Nordmarks kyrka
A wooden cruciform church built in 1731, historically linked to the local mining community within the Filipstad region.
D Storfors kyrka
A modern Lutheran church designed by architect Tor Engloo and consecrated in 1959.
Ransäter Church
Ransäter Church is a wood church, located in Ransäter in Värmland, Sweden.
Älvsbacka kyrka
This stone church was constructed in 1924 in the Alster-Nyedsbygden parish following the destruction of the previous building by fire.
Värmskogs kyrka
Situated by Lake Värmeln, this 18th-century church is the final resting place of the famous Swedish inventor and engineer Gustaf de Laval.
Ekshärads kyrka
A 17th-century wooden church renowned for its cemetery, which features unique, hand-forged iron "trees of life" crosses.
Gåsborns kyrka
A stone church rebuilt in 1947 after a fire, located in the historic Gåsborn mining district.
Säffle moskén
A local place of worship serving the Muslim community in the town of Säffle.
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