The forgotten church ruins of Härlanda, Göteborg

The forgotten church ruins of Härlanda, Göteborg

Walk through Bagaregården to find the remnants of Göteborg’s oldest church, demolished by Gustav Vasa in the 16th century

Nestled in the heart of Göteborg, the forgotten church ruins of Härlanda offer a glimpse into Sweden’s medieval past. The church, built in the 1100s, was the parish church of Härlanda but was razed in the 16th century to provide materials for Nya Lödöse kyrka. The ruins were excavated and restored in 1925, and the unique find of finely worked and squared-off gravel stone adds to its appeal. Today, it sits near Munkebäckstorg and Bagaregården, waiting for curious visitors to stroll by and remember the history it holds.

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Written by Nik Frost

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