HABO CHURCH

Popularly known as the Wooden Cathedral near Vattern, the Habo Church is the first church of this village, dating back to the 12th century. This church has a unique architecture, as it is made up of wood but it resembles a cathedral. The church is in the form of a basilica with a tall nave and low side aisles. The current structure was built in 1643 with a Greek Cross plan and it was in 1723 the church was renovated to its present structure that we can see today. 

The church has a bell tower which was installed in 1760 and has undergone several renovations. However, one of the attractive parts of this church is the grand interior which has remained unchanged. Every part of this church is painted with a Catechism theme illustrating the different themes in Christianity, like the Ten Commandments, the Apostles Creed and even the Lord’s Prayer. 

Highlights

• Attend the service in the Habo Church and immerse yourself in the spiritual vibes of this place.
• Take a guided tour to know more about the history and architecture of this church.
• Click pictures of the interesting aspects of this church, ranging from artworks to architecture.
• Walk under the pedestrian bridge under the Straken and admire the surroundings of the premises.
• Make a donation to the church to conclude your visit to the church and do your part in maintaining the church.

How To Reach

By Car: The activity location is 4.6 km from the city centre, it will take 6 min via the Kyrkvagen route.

Best Time To Visit

Habo 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 Habo 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 Habo Church will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.

Other Essential Information

• This is a place of worship, so visitors are expected to dress modestly by covering the shoulders and knees. 
• Do not make any noise or talk to each other when you are in the church, especially when the service is going on.
• Make sure you prepare your visit well in advance, especially if you are planning to attend the service in the church. 
• You can click pictures, but make sure you do not disturb the rest of the fellow visitors to the church. 
• It is advisable to leave a small donation in the box after you conclude your visit to the church.