Offerdal Church, Offerdal, Sweden

Offerdal Church was built in the mid-1100s and it is one of the four oldest churches in Jämtland. It has been reconstructed and restored several times since the 17th century. There are several medieval details in the church including a thurible from the 13th or 14th century and the original door. The font was made in 1716.

References:

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Address

679, Offerdal, Sweden

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Details

Founded: ca. 1150
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Mattmar Church (18,6 km)
Tibrandsholm Castle Ruins (35 km)
Sunne Old Church Ruins (42,9 km)
Glösa Rock Carvings (9,1 km)
Gärde Petroglyphs (15,6 km)

User Reviews

Håkan Eriksson (3 years ago)
Här kommer man att ligga gott

Anna Cecilia Avellán (3 years ago)
Så klart det blir fem stjärnor till kyrkan i byn där jag växte upp och där jag sedan gifte mig! Vacker kyrka, ligger väldigt vackert med fin utsikt.

Harriet Hellberg (6 years ago)
Don't hate the place. Beautiful home church

Johan Eriksson (6 years ago)
Amazingly beautiful village.

Maj Johansson (6 years ago)
Quiet and beautiful views.

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