Churches
There are many medieval churches to visit in the area.
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 | Bergunda Church
The church was most probably built during the latter part of the 1100s as a Romanesque church without a tower. The tower was added sometime during th
35593 Växjö |
 | Blädinge church
Blädinge church probably has at least one wooden precursor. It contains a font with a runic inscription, dating from the early mediaeval period. The
Blädinge, 34280 Alvesta
0472-41026 |
 | Drev's Old Church
This Church from the 1170s is one of the oldest in Småland. Original chancel window. Wooden sculptures of the Virgin Mary and St Olof dating from th
36042 Braås
+46(0)474-320 58 |
 | Dädesjö Old Church
Norman stone Church from the 12th century, with unique 13th century ceiling painting depicting the legend of the martyr, Staffan (St Stephen, whose d
36042 Braås |
 | Hemmesjö Old Church
Norman stone Church from the 12th century, remains of lime paintings, intricate wrought iron doors and an altar screen depicting St Sigfrid, dating f
35591 Växjö |
 | Hjortsberga church
Built to be shared by the parishes of Hjortsberga and Kvenneberga when the medieval churches were torn down in 1838-1841. The church was renovated in
Hjortsberga, 34293 Hjortsberga
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 | Jät's Old Church
A well kept 12th century medieval church with paintings from the 1700s. There is a legend about Miss Eketrä, who was buried in the crypt. When they o
36044 Ingelstad |
 | Kvenneberga chapel
Built by volunteers in 1982-1983 on the site of the old Kvenneberga churchyard and based on historical models. The old church was torn down in 1841.
Kvenneberga, 34280 Alvesta
010-2654170 |
 | Mistelås church
This wooden church was built in 1723 and thoroughly renovated in 1975, with the sacristy being renovated in 1981. The retable from 1748 is by Johan U
Mistelås, 33017 Rydaholm
0472-21127 |
 | Moheda Church
Moheda church is the largest mediaeval church in the province after Växjö Cathedral. The oldest masonry contains an ashlar with a chessboard pattern.
Moheda, 34230 Alvesta |
 | Sjösås Old Church
A small and beautiful stone church by the Braås open air museum and Lake Örken. The church is from the 15th century but has remnants, such as the 13t
36042 Braås |
 | Skogskyrkan church
Skogskyrkan church is beautifully framed by the Skogskyrkogården cemetery and the surrounding mixed forest at one of the entrances to Alvesta. The ch
Lekarydsvägen, 34280 Alvesta
0472-10623 |
 | Slätthög church
The church was built in 1841-1842 in the neo-classical style and was renovated in 1955. The retable dates from 1742 and the church bell from 1548. Th
Slätthög, 34036 *Moheda
0472-77055 |
 | The cathedral
The lofty copper clad twin spires of the cathedral give Växjö a very special profile. The cathedral dates back to the late 12th century. Here you wil
+46(0)470-704824 |
 | The Church of Alvesta
The first church was built at Alvesta early in ecclesiastical history. The remains of a stave church from around 1120 have been found. The present ch
Lekarydsvägen, 34280 Alvesta
0472-10623 |
 | The Church of Härlöv
This beautiful church was built in 1695 and renovated in 1991. The retable dates from 1713 and the small bell from the 16th century. The interior wal
Härlöv, 34230 Alvesta |
 | The Church of Lekaryd
Leakryd is a place which has been inhabited from early times, and there are many ancient remains. The church and associated village are at the centre
Lekaryd, 34292 Alvesta
0472-40030 |
 | The Church of Skatelöv
The Church was inaugurated in 1825 by Esias Tegnér, a typical "Tegner Barn" a spacious and light church building with a single nave, and a nine-branc
Skatelöv, 34032 Grimslöv
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 | Torsås chapel
Built in 1929 on the site of the old church in Torsås village, to the west of Torne. The altarpiece depicting Gethsemane as well as the inlaid crucif
Torsåsby, 34030 * Vislanda
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 | Vederslöv Old Church
Medieval church with frescos from teh 1700s. The altar piece from 1738, and the pulpit from 1759 are made by sculptor Sven Segervall from Växjö. Chri
35594 Vederslöv
+46(0)470-77 80 81 |