Historic Churches of Gothenburg

Gothenburg’s ecclesiastical landscape ranges from the medieval stone ruins of Härlanda to the red-brick Neo-Gothic spires of Oscar Fredrik Church. This collection highlights the National Romantic architecture of Masthugg Church, perched on a hill overlooking the Göta älv, alongside the 19th-century Haga Church. Notable landmarks include the German Church in the city center and the large-scale Pentecostal Smyrnakyrkan, representing the diverse architectural and denominational history of Sweden’s second city.

Haga Church

The Haga Church is a church building located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Belonging to the Gothenburg Haga Parish within the Diocese of Gothenburg…

Oscar Fredrik Church

Oscar Fredrik Church is a church in Olivedal in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was drawn by Helgo Zetterwall and erected in the 1890s.

Masthugg Church

Masthugg Church in Gothenburg, Sweden, was built in 1914. Its position on a high hill close to the city and near the Göta älv makes it a…

Vasa Church, Gothenburg

The Vasa Church is a church in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located in the area of Vasastaden, between Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet and Vasaparken.

German Church, Gothenburg

The German Church, also called Christinae Church, is church located in the city centre of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Carl Johan Church

Carl Johan Church is a Church of Sweden parish church on Sagberget, in Gothenburg.

Smyrnakyrkan

One of the largest congregations within the Swedish Pentecostal movement, this church serves a community of over 3,000 members.

Härlanda Church Ruins

Härlanda Church Ruins are the remains of a medieval church in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Örgryte New Church

Örgryte new church is a church in the gothic style on Svalberget. The church is a part of the Örgryte congregation in Gothenburg.