Norra Fågelås Church

Hjo, Sweden

Norra Fågelås Church is first mentioned in 1225, but it has probably been built already in the 1100s. It was largely restored in 1650s. The Stackelbergska family grave chapel was added 1749 and the next restoration was completed in 1754. The cruficix from the 1400s is today in Stockholm Historical Museum. the font is made of sandstone and donated to the church in 1651 by M.E. Sparre of Almnäs Castle. The pulpit dates from 1667.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

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Lisbet Lööf (8 months ago)
Nice to put a flower on my husband's relative who is lying there
Lotta Ottosson Morus (9 months ago)
Nice church, got a guided tour Afterwards, we went to church coffee with home-baked cakes and live music.
Marc DiBiaso (2 years ago)
A really nice church that is quite unique. The clock tower is the oldest in Europe. But the highlight was Joakim, who works there in the summer and has researched the church at the university. He spoke with great commitment about the church and the various objects and their history. World class and one of the best experiences we have had during our travels within Sweden.
Uki Bear (3 years ago)
A beautiful church founded in the 12th century ⛪️ and a piece of Swedish history ?️ There’s also one of the oldest and most well preserved bell towers in Sweden, built during the 14th century. It contains 3 bells, the oldest from the 14th century with a weight of 135 kg, the second from the 16th century with a weight of 318 kg and the newest from the 18th century with a weight of 640 kg! From the beginning it was an open bell tower, the walls were built a couple of hundred years later. There’s a pretty large parking lot in front of the church ?️ it’s graveled and can be quite muddy when raining ?️?
Annette Olsson (6 years ago)
So beautiful church
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