Algutsrum Church

Färjestaden, Öland, Sweden

The church of Algutstrum was originally built in the 12th century. The original tower was incorporated into the present neo-classical style church built in 1822. The most significant artefact in the church is a altarpiece made in Northern Germany in 1475. Also the font originate from Middle Ages. The Rococo-style pulpit was made in 1775 by Jonas Berggren. The Algutsrum Church stands at the highest point on Öland.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Törnbottenvägen 18, Färjestaden, Öland, Sweden

See all sites in Färjestaden, Öland

Details

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

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Gråborg Castle (4,8 km)

Borgholm Castle (22,5 km)
Kalmar Castle (10,8 km)
Långe Jan Lighthouse (54,3 km)
Kalmar Cathedral (10,1 km)
Borgholm City Museum (23,5 km)
Eketorp Fort (42,7 km)
Solliden Palace (21,9 km)
Ismantorp Fortress (10,2 km)
Kristianopel Church (55,6 km)

User Reviews

Annika Rolandsson (3 years ago)
Just passed by

Bettan Alexandersson (3 years ago)
Saw the lovely Carlings family perform in the beautiful Algutsrums church.

Michael Ben Larbi Palmquist (3 years ago)
Beautiful cemetery and church.

Gary Grybb (5 years ago)
Öland's highest point and market that comes twice. per year.

Göran Lundberg (5 years ago)
Well maintained cemetery and good that the church was open until 6 pm

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Historical Gems of Costa Verde

Historic Site of the week

Kakesbeck Castle

Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.

The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.