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Österledskyrkan

Address
Österleden
Municipality
Karlskoga Kommun
Denomination
Church of Sweden
Associated diocese
Diocese of Karlstad

Österledskyrkan is a modern church in the eastern district of Karlskoga parish, built in 1981 after earlier congregational activities had been held in various premises, including one known as Sandvikskyrkan.



The church stands in open, green surroundings and was designed by the architect Janne Feldt of Karlstad. It forms an irregular, semi-basement (souterrain) structure, faced both inside and out in a light, brownish-red brick, with a bell tower built as part of the same complex near the entrance.

Inside, the church hall is rectangular and unified in design, with the altar set along one of the long sides rather than at the far end. Feldt, who designed the building, also created the brass crowns hanging from the ceiling. The altar decoration is a blue textile piece by the artist Anna-Lisa Odelqvist-Kruse.

A free-standing font with curved forms and a brass basin can be moved within the church. The present organ, with ten stops, was built in 1988 by Walter Thür Orgelbyggen; an earlier organ by the same builder, installed in 1971, was later relocated to Stråningstorpskyrkan in Karlskoga.

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

  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hearing loop

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

Karlskoga församling

Österledskyrkan

Österledskyrkan is a modern church in the eastern district of Karlskoga parish, built in 1981 after earlier congregational activities had been held in various premises, including one known as Sandvikskyrkan.

Österleden

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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: 25 Mar 2026. This is not an independent verification date.

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