Habo kyrka

Habo Municipality · Jönköping County

The church is often called "The Wooden Cathedral by Lake Vättern". The paintings in Habo kyrka are also unique in that they cover both walls and ceiling. Habo kyrka took on its present appearance in 1723.

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About the church

Habo kyrka is a church building that belongs to Habo parish in the Diocese of Skara. It lies 5 km south-west of the main urban area in Habo Municipality.

The church is often called "The Wooden Cathedral by Lake Vättern". "Habo gamla kyrka" is a local nickname that is not used in official contexts.

The text has been translated from the article Habo kyrka on Swedish Wikipedia and may be used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Habo kyrka
Habo kyrka. Photo: Ross Maxwell, CC BY-SA 4.0. Image source