Fässberg Church, Church building in Mölndal, Sweden.
Fässberg Church is a red-brick church in central Mölndal, designed by architect Adrian C. Peterson in Neo-Gothic style and opened in 1887. It has a Latin-cross plan, a three-sided apse at the north end and a 52-metre tower with a spire at the south. The hilltop was blasted away to make room for the building and a park.
The church was built during Mölndal's expansion in the 19th century, when the population grew rapidly. It was constructed to serve the expanding communities in this area east of Gothenburg.
The church was called Mölndals kyrka from 1922 to 1976, when it served as parish church of the then Mölndal parish; the name Fässberg comes from the old parish whose medieval church stood by today's Fässberg cemetery. Inside, look for the late-baroque altarpiece carved by Olof Bruse in 1724, brought back from a museum in the early 20th century, and a Maria icon, "Ömhetens moder", donated by Eva Forssell-Aronsson in 2020.
The church is easy to find within a residential area of Mölndal and is accessible by public transport. Access may be limited during services, so it is wise to check visiting hours in advance.
The church stands on Baazs berg, whose summit was blasted away and replaced by a park. The ridge just west of the church is called Kyrkåsen. The 52-metre tower with its spire is at the south end, while the three-sided choir closes the north end.
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