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.

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.

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.

Nordmarks kyrka

A wooden cruciform church built in 1731, historically linked to the local mining community within the Filipstad region.

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.