Gärdhem Church

Trollhättan, Sweden

Gärdhem Church was built in 1877-1879 and it replaced the 12th century church (the ruins are located 1km to the north). It was designed by Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander. The original white plaster was removed already in 1909. The font (13th century) was moved from the old church as well as pulpit (1695) and two bells.

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Address

2017, Trollhättan, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1877-1879
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Union with Norway and Modernization (Sweden)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Väne-Åsaka Church (4,9 km)
Gärdhem Old Church Ruins (0,7 km)

Bohus Fortress (46,9 km)
Alingsås Museum (37 km)
Alingsås Church (36,7 km)
Bohuslän Museum (26,5 km)
Uddevalla Church (25,8 km)
Gräfsnäs Castle Ruins (20,9 km)
Ragnhildsholmen (50,1 km)
Nääs Castle (47,8 km)
Västra Tunhem Church (8,3 km)

User Reviews

Svenne Andersson (3 years ago)
Incredibly beautiful church where my beloved Isabelle rests and my grandson Hampus and my beloved daughter Josefine who left us in the spring of 2021.

Ingela Ivarsson (3 years ago)
Gärdhem's church is a tall, powerful and stately stone church. Very beautiful cow.

Annika Grönbäck-Engström (4 years ago)
The most beautiful church in Västra Götaland.

Mario Hernandez (4 years ago)
Very beautiful old stone church In the area are there many farms and winding roads that are so quiet and good for motorcycles rides. It can be visited in opening times.

Niklas Westin (4 years ago)
A very nice older church. Wonderful light and nice atmosphere

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