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Olofströms kyrka

Address
Bredgatan 11, 29334, Olofström
Municipality
Olofströms Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Lund

Olofströms kyrka is the parish church of Olofström in Blekinge, part of Jämshög parish in the Diocese of Lund. Originally built as a chapel in 1933, it was substantially remodelled in the twentieth century and has recently undergone renovation.



The building began life as a modest chapel constructed in 1933. Its present form dates from a 1962 rebuilding overseen by the Karlshamn-based architects Hanna and Roy Victorson, who gave the church much of the character visitors see today. Further additions followed in 1986, when an entrance hall and a north-west wing for the parish hall were added under the direction of architect K.E. Dudzik.

South of the church stands a free-standing bell tower, erected in 1939 to designs by the Stockholm architect Martin Westerberg. Its two bells, a larger one weighing 632 kg and a smaller at 348 kg, were cast at the Bergholtz foundry in Stockholm.

Inside, the chancel wall features a striking artwork depicting Christ blessing the children, created by the artist Stefan Thorén of Stockholm. Other notable furnishings include a font from 1988 paired with an older silver font bowl dating from 1939, and an altar table and rail designed by architect Jörgen Egmose of Växjö, added for the church's fiftieth anniversary in 1983. A crucifix on the south wall, carved by the Austrian sculptor Tony Nederegger and donated to the church, was consecrated in 1978. A light-bearer in the entrance hall is the work of local artist Jouni Ruokojärvi.

The church has had two organs: an original nine-stop instrument built in 1954 by Frederiksborg Orgelbyggeri, replaced in 1978 by the current eighteen-stop organ from J. Künkels Orgelverkstad, which combines mechanical key action with an electric stop action.

The church underwent extensive renovation during 2025 and reopened on 18 May 2025, though visitors should confirm current conditions and access locally rather than relying on this account.

Opening hours

Provider-listed schedule, applicable on 12 Oct 2026. All times are local to Sweden.

From 14 May 2024; no end date supplied
Monday09:00–15:00
Tuesday09:00–15:00
Wednesday09:00–15:00
Thursday09:00–15:00
Friday09:00–15:00
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Check access with the parish before travelling. Services and seasonal changes can affect visits.

Facilities & accessibility

  • Parking
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Charging station
  • Hearing loop
  • Ramp
  • Accessible toilet

Listed by the provider; availability has not been independently checked. An unlisted facility is not necessarily unavailable.

A listed ramp does not confirm step-free access throughout the building.

Jämshögs församling

Olofströms kyrka

Olofströms kyrka is the parish church of Olofström in Blekinge, part of Jämshög parish in the Diocese of Lund. Originally built as a chapel in 1933, it was substantially remodelled in the twentieth century and has recently undergone renovation.

Bredgatan 11, 29334, Olofström

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Church information: Svenska kyrkan, Platser · CC BY 4.0. Each church page includes its credits and visiting notes.

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Sources & credits

Provider catalogue data: Svenska kyrkan, Platser, CC BY 4.0. Separately credited descriptions retain their stated source and licence terms. Catalogue and visiting data reformatted from the provider. The English guide combines and abridges separately credited sources below.

Provider record updated: 22 May 2025. This is not an independent verification date.

Source record: 1dfdfcb2-6455-4875-8263-0b601e457cae

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Church data retrieved 24 Sep 2026. Visiting details have not been independently verified.

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