- Address: Carl Krooks gata 36, 252 25 Helsingborg, Sweden
- Phone: +46 42 18 90 03
- Foundation date: 1897.
Helsingborg is one of the most beautiful cities in Southern Sweden. Despite its relatively small size, this amazing edge surpasses all the expectations of travelers, and they repeatedly come back here, discovering something new. Among the main attractions of the town one of the most popular is the inconspicuous at first glance the church of Gustavus Adolf. More details about it will be discussed later.
Historical facts
The idea of creating a new church in Helsingborg was born in the late 1800s, when the south of Sweden actively developed, and the cities expanded. For the selection of the architect, a special competition was held, which as a result was won by Gustav Hermanssons, who also designed Gustav Adolf's church in Sundsvall . By the way, the honorable 2 place was taken by Alfred Hellstrom - the architect of the Helsingborg Town Hall . After the completion of the construction in 1897 the cathedral was named in honor of the Swedish king Gustav II Adolf, who ruled in 1611-1632.
What is interesting about the church of Gustav Adolf?
The temple is made in the Neo-Gothic architectural style and is a one-nave cross-shaped church with a 67-meter narrow tower. The facade made of red brick is decorated with large stained glass windows typical of the Neo-Gothic. The roof is covered with slate, and the spire is clad copper.
The interior of the church is also of great interest to tourists. The walls and ceilings are whitewashed, the columns are lined with real bricks, the floor is decorated with Victorian plates. Above the main entrance rises a large organ. By the way, in the church of Gustav Adolf often there are evenings of organ music and symphony concerts, which you can get absolutely free of charge.
How to get there?
The parish church of Gustav Adolf is located in the heart of Helsingborg , surrounded by administrative and commercial buildings. Right at the entrance to the cathedral there is a bus stop Helsingborg Gustav Adolfs torg, which can be reached on routes Nos. 1-4, 7, 8, 10, 89, 91, 209, 218, 219 and 297.