Churches to Visit in Sweden

Sweden’s churches run from medieval stone churches on Gotland to the cathedrals of Uppsala and Lund. This chapter begins at Uppsala, the largest cathedral in the Nordic countries and the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala.

The red brick west front and twin spires of Uppsala Cathedral — Uppsala Cathedral — where this guide to Sweden begins. Photograph by Lost Wonderer on Pexels.

Uppsala is an easy day trip from Stockholm, and a stop on the way to or from Arlanda airport.

Where to start

Uppsala Cathedral

Gothic in red brick, with the tombs of Gustav Vasa and Linnaeus and the shrine of St Erik. Free.

Uppsala

Practical notes

At a glance
Admission	Most Swedish churches are free; treasuries and towers may charge
Services	Sunday High Mass, usually 11am, stops sightseeing for an hour or so
Getting around	Uppsala is 18 minutes by train from Arlanda airport and under an hour from Stockholm

Coming next

Lund Cathedral in the south and Stockholm’s Storkyrkan and Riddarholmen Church are the obvious next additions.