Ulvö Chapel, Ulvöhamn, Sweden

The old chapel of Ulvö was built of wood in 1622 and is one of the oldest fishermen chapels in Norland. It wa moved to the current site in the 18th century. The interior is decorated with paintings made by Roland Johansson Öberg in 1719. The pulpit, dating from the 17th century, has been brought from Vibyggerå Church. There is also a beautiful votive ship with inscript Gustaf by Gefle Anno 1770.

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Address

Malabacken 302, Ulvöhamn, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1622
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Örnsköldsvik Museum (30 km)
Gene Fornby (25,4 km)
Vibyggerå Old Church (16,8 km)

User Reviews

Ivar Johansson (2 years ago)
https://youtu.be/DnXvzqYeS7I

Øyvind Gjervik (3 years ago)
This chapel is even more beautiful inside than outside. I was inside the chapel twice, the last time with a guide who told about the chapel's history. The paintings on the walls and ceiling made an impression.

Sven Bodin (3 years ago)
Ångermanlands oldest wooden building from 1622 and wallpaintings from 1719

Ulrica W (4 years ago)
Fantastiska målningar inne i kapellet, väl värt ett besök.

Janne Laine (4 years ago)
Ett fint bevarat gammalt kapell

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