Bälinge Church

Tystberga, Sweden

Bälinge Church dates back to the end of 1100s. In the mid-1300s Bo Jonsson (Grip) built near Sundboholm castle and probably the church choir was also reconstructed then as well as the new sacristy. The Gyllenstierna family chapel was added in 1656. The belfry dates from 1762.

The inner walls are decorated with several medieval consecration crosses and murals painted by master Peder between 1621-1622. The altar and pulpit were made in the early 1700s.

This Bälinge Church in Södermanland, Diocese of Strängnäs, should not be confused with other churches with same name in Uppland and Västergötland.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

778, Tystberga, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Consolidation (Sweden)

More Information

www.nykopingsguiden.se

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Tullgarn Palace (20,3 km)
All Saints Church (19,1 km)

User Reviews

Cassandra Maxine (2 years ago)
We traveled through a heavy snowfall which gave a particularly lovely feeling before another Christmas party in this beautiful church. This year (2023) so beautiful choral singing and two women playing the flute. Nice sermon. Beautiful Christmas carols for us in the congregation to sing along to. We left the Christmas carol with peace of mind. Thank you?‍?

J (2 years ago)
We were desperate for a suitable place to sleep last year and were able to park and sleep at this church. It's a beautiful church, a beautiful area and I want to say thank you for not being evicted. Be blessed.

Bo Sandström (4 years ago)
Very nice and beautiful church and cemetery!

Tomas Hedlund (4 years ago)
Pleasant tranquil atmosphere in this place. For centuries, humans have encountered the divine, and each other here, and perhaps even the divine in each other.

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