Värmskog Church, Grums, Sweden

The church was built in 1782 to drawings by Christian Haller. Remains of two earlier churches, one from the 13th century and the other from the 17th century, are still visible. The organs were made in 1857.

References:

Värmland

Address

Orrbygatan 6, Grums, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1782
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)

More Information

www.varmland.se

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Karlstad Cathedral (22,8 km)
Alster Manor (28,4 km)
Oppstuhage (45,4 km)
Runnevål Burial Ground (22,8 km)

User Reviews

Linda Wenner (3 years ago)
Incredibly beautifully situated church with greenery and views of the lake located on the other side of the country road.

Birgitta Andersson (3 years ago)
We have our relatives buried in the cemetery in Värmskog ⛪

Gerhard Fahlen (4 years ago)
My parents are buried here.

Ann-Louise Johansson (4 years ago)
Located beautifully at Värmeln

Birgitta Andersson (4 years ago)
I have been and removed the tombs in the cemetery in Värmskog

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