Trinity Church

Kristianstad, Sweden

Trinity Church (Heliga Trefaldighetskyrkan) was built between 1617 and 1628 by Christian IV of Denmark. He had founded the city of Kristianstad in 1614 at a time when Scania was part of the Kingdom of Denmark. The church's large size and style reveal the king's ambitions for his new city.

Designed by the Flemish-Danish architect, Lorenz van Steenwinckel, the grandiose building is widely considered by many to be Scandinavia's finest Renaissance church. Its extensive nave is able to accommodate congregations of up to 1,400. Like many Danish churches of the times, it is built of red brick. But this church is decorated with many sandstone statues and ornaments, including several monograms of Christian IV, testifying to his involvement.

The well-preserved interior is decked with star-shaped cross vaults, supported by pillars of granite. Trinity Church has been little altered since it was built. The main addition is its 59-meter-tall tower constructed in 1865. The church is pleasantly and abundantly illuminated thanks to its 26 tall windows. The entrance through the western tower opens into a six-bay nave, with wide aisles, terminating in a projecting eastern sanctuary. The vaults are covered with a cross-gabled roof, with large ornamented gables on the north and south sides.

The pulpit, which is sculpted in Belgian and Italian marble, shows Christ and the four evangelists. The impressive canopy hanging above the pulpit weighs almost a ton. The Baroque organ case by German-born Johan Lorentz from 1630 is still equipped with the original pipes although the works themselves have been replaced. It is used both for concerts and church services. The delicately carved benches are as old as the church itself.

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Christian IV:s gata 6, Kristianstad, Sweden
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Founded: 1617-1628
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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User Reviews

Annika Zäll (2 years ago)
Otroligt stor fin kyrka, ursprungligen dansk från Kristians IV:s tid. En mycket vacker renässanskyrka den enda danska som finns kvar i ursprungligt skick då församlingen aldrig hade råd att bygga om. (till skillnad från de kvarvarande i Danmark som ändrats under århundraden)
Giorgio Berardi (2 years ago)
The Heliga Trefaltighetskyrka is an impressive building dating back to the 17th century with an interesting ground section and exquisite decorations. And, as usual, you have a display of the good deeds undertaken in the social sector by this branch of the Church of Sweden. Well worth spending some time wandering around and sitting in meditation.
Rick J (4 years ago)
A great engineering marvel and a monument to a time past when Kristianstad was Danish. The church was commissioned by the Danish king Christian that named the town.
Oliver Albrecht (4 years ago)
They have also a small table with drawing material for kids.
Thomas Karlsson (4 years ago)
Beautiful lutheran church built in the early 15th century. Offers a lot of free concerts. Open daily. No entrance fee.
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