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Österåkers kyrka

Address
Össebyvägen 70, Åkersberga
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Stockholm

Österåkers kyrka: Not far from Garnsviken in Österåker Municipality lies Österåker Church.

The walls reveal that the oldest stone church was built sometime during the 12th century. Originally the church had a tower to the west. An extensive rebuilding was carried out in the 1430s. The nave was extended to its present length. Around Österåker Church there are traces from times past, including a settlement from the Neolithic period as well as remains from the Viking Age.

Not far from Garnsviken in Österåker Municipality lies Österåker Church. The walls reveal that the oldest stone church was built sometime during the 12th century. Originally the church had a tower to the west. An extensive rebuilding was carried out in the 1430s. The nave was extended to its present length. Towards the middle of the 17th century the building had fallen into such disrepair that a thorough rebuilding became necessary. The church acquired its present appearance through this rebuilding, which began in 1647. This extensive work was funded by Mrs Birgitta Kurk of Smedby, widow of the Privy Councillor Gabriel Oxenstierna. Contributions were also made by Gustav Banér of Tuna gård.

Read about ancient monuments, remains of a Viking-age harbour, settlements and burial grounds from times past >> (https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/osteraker/fornlamningar)

Watch films about art and other interesting things from Österåker Church >> (https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/osteraker/konstfilmer-fran-osterakers-kyrka)

Opening hours

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 08.00–15.30, Thursday: 12.00–15.30. The church may be temporarily closed; if so, please call the church caretaker on tel. 08-540 845 30.

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: Open in connection with services, church ceremonies and concerts.

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Facilities & accessibility

  • Parking
  • Toilet
  • Hearing loop
  • Accessible toilet

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Contact & official information

Österåkers pastorat

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Church information: Svenska kyrkan, Platser, CC BY 4.0. English translation prepared with AI assistance by Churches in Sweden; not yet editorially reviewed or independently verified.

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