Gräsmark Church, Sunne, Sweden

The church of Gräsmark was built in 1738 and it replaced an earlier wooden church from 1661. It has a beautiful painted ceiling (Erik Jonaues) and Late Baroque style interior. The pulpit and altar were made by Isak Schullström in 1753.

References:

Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

My Great Great Grandmother Pauline Fougelin is buried in the cemetery at this church. I have made an effort to find out more information but have never received a response. I was able to contact a lady who grew up in Grasmark and she has helped me with some information. I would appreciate any information regarding my Great Great Grandmother Pauline Fougelin. I believe she received accommodations for her role as the first licensed MidWife in Sweden. Thank you, Susan Morgan susie05@gmail.com

I made the comment 4 years ago about my relatives being buried in He church cemetery. My email has changed and since then, I found a dry kind lady wo grew up in Grasmark. I am deeply thankful to Alina Johanzson who made a trip to the cemetery, took a picture of the headstone and placed flowers on the grave! My Great Grandmother Kajsa Jansdotter married my grandfather Karl Hjalmar Olson. I learned my Grear Great Grandmother. Paulina Fogelin Olson was a licensed midwife. I live in America and it meant so much to me that Aina Johanzson showed such kindness to me!

My Grandmother grew up in Grasmark and attended this church. Her mother & grandmother are buried in the church cemetery. I have tried to find out how I can have flowers placed on their graves. I also would love a picture of their grave. My great, great, great grandmother was the first licensed midwife there.

Address

Kyrkogatan 2A, Sunne, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1738
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Liberty (Sweden)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

An Lathouwers (8 months ago)
Beautiful church, walked into Lillasjön Runt during the walk and was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful interior and especially the wooden painted ceiling

RayRay (2 years ago)
Beautiful lakes, hilly forest area for beautiful walks. If you are lucky you will spot a moose

Martin Martinsson (2 years ago)
In my opinion, one of Sweden's most beautiful places.

Kurt Elkjaer Hansen (kurre) (3 years ago)
Very beautiful place and such a nice church. I have had weddings in this church.

hazelnut (5 years ago)
Nice looking church

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