CHRISTINA CHURCH JONKOPING SWEDEN

The Christina Church is a church located in Linkoping in Sweden and is named after Kristine Kyrka- the Swedish Queen. This church was built between the years 1649 and 1673 and is nothing less than a landmark in the city. The tower of this church is easily recognisable from anywhere in the city and was added in 1686. However the tower was burnt down after the great fire in 1790 and the rebuilding began.

After the rebuilding, the church has its present structure with beautiful paintings that continue to attract both locals and tourists to have a look. These paintings are by Edvard Snake and are about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. There is also another painting by Gerog Pauli and it depicts angels playing music at Jesus’ tomb. Overall, this church has an old history and an interesting architecture which is worth having a look at when in Jonkoping.

Highlights

• Attend the service of the Christina Church and watch the proceedings set a spiritual setting.
• Sign up for a guided tour to understand the history and architecture of the church better.
• Indulge in clicking pictures of the church, ranging from artworks to architecture.
• Visit the Jonkoping Ians museum and check out the different types of exhibits inside the premises.
• Explore the Vikingaskeppet and walk through the calm premises of this beautiful garden.

How To Reach

By Car: The activity location is X km from the city centre, it will take Y min via the Norra Strandgatan route.

By Bus: Take a bus to Ostra Torget station which is 210 metres away from the museum. You can reach the Christina Church location from the bus station with a 2-minute walk

By Foot: If you are in the heart of Jonkoping, you can walk from the Ostra Storgatan route and reach the Christina Church. The overall time taken will be around 15 minutes and the distance will be 1 kilometre long.

Best Time To Visit

Christina Church is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year.

• The best season to visit Christina Church will be the summer season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant.
• The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year.
• The best time of the day to visit Christina Church will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.

Other Essential Information

• This is a religious place, so make sure you are dressed modestly by covering the shoulders and knees. 
• Do not make any sort of disturbance or noise when you are in the church, especially when the service is going on.
• Make sure you plan your visit well in advance, especially if you are planning to attend the service in the church, as it can get crowded quickly. 
• You can click pictures, but make sure you do not disturb those who are in the church.
• We recommend leaving a small donation in the box before you leave the church.