Top Historic Sights in Vetlanda, Sweden
Explore the historic highlights of Vetlanda
Fröderyd Church
The oldest known church on the site was built in the 13th century. The medieval church was demolished in 1854 and replaced with a new one designed by Sven Sjöholm and J. A. Hawerman. This church was destroyed by lightning in 1943. The present church was built in 1946-1947. The medieval font and altarpiece (painted in the mid-19th century) have survived. The other interior date from 1940s.
Founded: 1946-1947 |
Location:
Vetlanda, Sweden
Hultaby Castle Ruins
The building of Hultaby Castle was begun in the second half of the 13th century and it was inhabited in the middle of the 14th century by the Swedish councillor of the realm and earl of the Orkney Islands, Erengisle Sunesson (Bååt). Together with the castle itself, which is 28 by 32 metres, the castle area consists of a group of 10 building foundations, which lie in an L-formation on the southern and eastern ...
Founded: 13th century |
Location:
Vetlanda, Sweden
Lannaskede Old Church
The old church of Lannaskede is one of Sweden's oldest Romanesque churches. It was built in 1150. Inside the church there is an organ that is the country's oldest working organ. Like other organs from the 16th and 17th centuries, it has a carillon. The mural paintings dating back to the 12th century are also well-preserved.
Founded: 1150 |
Location:
Vetlanda, Sweden
Näsby Church
Näsby church was built in the 12th century, and the cristening font dates back to that time. Näsby is the parish of country seats, something that has influenced the design of the church. Today, this can be seen in the magnificent coats of arms of the Silversparre, Silfverhielm and Patkull families. During the 1720s, the church was extended with a cross-arm to the north when the altar was moved to the southern wa ...
Founded: 12th century |
Location:
Vetlanda, Sweden