A closer look at Sweden
More than a stop on the map
You don’t need to be an expert in architecture, or arrive with a particular belief, to find something worth noticing. Sometimes a quiet churchyard, an unusual doorway or the light through a window is reason enough to stop.
Take the scenic detour
Look beyond the main road. A village church can lead you to a place you might otherwise pass by: a small community, an old churchyard or a peaceful view across the countryside. Use the map to find a possible stop along your route.
Find a church to explore →Look a little closer
The tower may catch your eye first, but the smaller details often stay with you. My photographs follow doors, stonework, timber, furnishings and the surroundings. Some visits take me inside; others tell their story from the outside.
See the places I’ve visited →Follow a personal journey
This guide grows through real visits and the questions they raise. I bring together my own photographs, observations and researched history in English, so you can enjoy the stories even if you don’t read Swedish.
Meet the person behind the guide →
The person behind the visits
I’m Ronald, a Dutchman living in Härnösand, and this is my personal journey through the history and architecture of my adopted home. While exploring, I often found it difficult to discover the stories of Sweden’s churches in English. So I started visiting, taking photographs and bringing together information for other curious visitors. The guide grows one church at a time.
A guide that grows with the journey
The directory helps you discover churches across Sweden. The visited pages are where my own journey comes to life, with photographs and the details I noticed along the way. Information varies from page to page, and a listing doesn’t necessarily mean a church is open. If you’re planning to go inside, check the parish’s current visiting information before setting out.
Have a favourite church, a local story or a detail I’ve missed? I’d love to hear from you.
