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Bärfendal kyrka

Address
Bärfendals kyrka, 455 98, Dingle
Municipality
Munkedals Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Göteborg

Bärfendal kyrka: The stone-built church in Romanesque style is considered one of the oldest still in use in Bohuslän, erected in the mid-1100s. Here almost no rebuilding has taken place, and this is largely the same church building already referred to by Bishop Eystein in 1391 as Berofiardardals kirkia. The largest change occurred in 1725, when a large part of the south wall was rebuilt and the large windows were opened up. The wooden tower was added as late as 1868, and the sacristy dates from 1932.

The pulpit and gallery were added during the 1600s. On the altar stands a copy of a processional crucifix from the mid-1200s or later. The crucifix is a work in gilded, partly enamelled copper.

The surroundings around the church are also very well preserved.

Opening hours

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

Open in connection with services.

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

Facilities & accessibility

  • Parking
  • Toilet
  • 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.

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Munkedals församling

Munkedals församling

Bärfendal kyrka

The stone-built church in Romanesque style is considered one of the oldest still in use in Bohuslän, erected in the mid-1100s. Here almost no rebuilding has taken place, and this is largely the same church building already referred to by Bishop Eystein in 1391 as Berofiardardals kirkia. The largest change occurred in 1725, when a large part of the south wall was rebuilt and the large windows were opened up. The wooden tower was added as late as 1868, and the sacristy dates from 1932.

Bärfendals kyrka, 455 98, Dingle

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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.

Provider record updated: 5 Mar 2024. 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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