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Metakapellet

Address
Tysta gatan 1, Karlstad
Municipality
Karlstads Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Karlstad

Metakapellet is located in Västra kyrkogården (the Western Cemetery) in central Karlstad.



The chapel was built as a winter grave in the 1800s and has over the years been used as a funeral chapel and storage space. In 2017, renovation work began, which was completed in 2019, and the chapel can now be used for various types of services and events.

Metakapellet is located in Västra kyrkogården near the stone bridge in central Karlstad. It was built in the 1800s and has recently been renovated after having been closed for a long period.

The chapel's opening hours: Opens by arrangement.

Opening hours

Opening hours have not been confirmed for the current date. This does not mean the church is closed.

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

Facilities & accessibility

Accessibility

The site is accessible. There are no steps.
No toilet.

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

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Sources & credits

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.

Provider record updated: 9 Jun 2022. This is not an independent verification date.

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

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