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Kulltorps kyrka

Address
Kulltorps församlingshem
Municipality
Gnosjö Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Växjö

Kulltorps kyrka is a traditional medieval church in the village of Kulltorp, Jönköpings län, believed to have been built before the end of the 12th century. Part of Kulltorps församling within the Church of Sweden's Växjö diocese, it retains features spanning several centuries of alteration.



The church is thought to date from the 1100s, though the original building has been considerably altered over time. Its tower was added at some point between 1630 and 1669, and in 1802–1803 the church was extended eastward, with the chancel and apse widened to match the width of the nave. A new sacristy was built against the north side during the same campaign.

Inside, the west wall carries mural paintings from the 17th century depicting Saint George and the dragon, while decorative drapery paintings were added in the following century. Together these layers of decoration give the interior a patchwork character reflecting different periods of the church's history.

Among the furnishings, the pulpit dates from 1642, making it one of the older fittings to survive within the building, and a crucifix from 1726 adds a further devotional focal point.

The church has had a succession of organs. An 1886 instrument by Johannes Andersson of Långaryd was followed by a new organ in 1912, later enlarged in 1959. The current organ, built in 1980 by the Danish firm Bruno Christensen & Sønner, is a mechanical instrument that reuses the façade of the 1886 organ.

Opening hours

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

From 9 Jun 2025; no end date supplied
Monday07:00–18:00
Tuesday07:00–18:00
Wednesday07:00–18:00
Thursday07:00–18:00
Friday07:00–18:00
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.

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Kulltorps kyrka

Kulltorps kyrka is a traditional medieval church in the village of Kulltorp, Jönköpings län, believed to have been built before the end of the 12th century. Part of Kulltorps församling within the Church of Sweden's Växjö diocese, it retains features spanning several centuries of alteration.

Kulltorps församlingshem

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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: 9 Jun 2025. This is not an independent verification date.

Source record: 53992d58-5bf2-4e94-a259-4d3c95959a50

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

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