Haga Church, Gothenburg, Sweden

The construction Haga Church (Hagakyrkan) began in 1856 and it was finished in 1859. The church and the pulpit were designed by architect Adolf W. Edelsvärd. The church represents the Gothic revival architecture style.

The first organ was installed in 1861 by the Danish firm Marcussen & Søn for the price of 20 000 Swedish crowns. It was rebuilt in 1911 (pneumatic action) and 1945-1951 (electric action) by the Magnusson organ building firm. It was restored to close to original condition 2002-2004 by Åkerman & Lund.

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x y (2 years ago)
It's a very pretty church, both from the outside and from the inside. It's a nice visit when strolling through Haga and definetly worth a short stop :)

NIshu Soni (3 years ago)
Its a nice place to visit

Michaela Black (3 years ago)
Absolutely gorgeous ❤️ I visited this venue for a private wedding

Toms Bumbulis (3 years ago)
Church service starts at 11.00 Lovely church with amazing choir and organ. Definitely recommend to start your Sunday with visit to church. Grand architecture

In Jon (4 years ago)
It is a beautiful church and well worth a visit n time spent looking at all the artefacts. The harpsichord is beautiful and we were lucky to hear it being played. The church grounds/park has a lovely monument by Charlotte Gyllenhammar dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg and his immense help at saving many Jews in Budapest during WW II.

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