Bethlehem Church

Bethlehem Church is a Protestant church in Vasastaden holding about 400 people, located at Luntmakargatan 82 in the district. Inside, you will find a pipe organ with 35 stops and three manuals, along with the preserved pulpit from the original building.

The original building stood near Hötorget and was consecrated in 1840 as Sweden's first free church building. It was demolished in 1953 during the redevelopment of Norrmalm and replaced by the current structure.

The church holds services in Swedish and Tigrinya, welcoming people from different backgrounds into its community. This openness reflects how the space has adapted to serve the changing neighborhood around it.

The church is easily accessible by public transport and sits in an active residential district with shops and restaurants nearby. Visitors should note that services are held at set times and the building may be closed for private events.

The altar features a tapestry called Den heliga staden created by artist Sofia Widén. This textile work represents the Holy City and shows how spiritual spaces can blend with contemporary artistic expression.

Location: Stockholm Municipality

Inception: December 2, 1956

Architects: Rolf Hagstrand, Fredrik Blom

Website: https://betlehemskyrkan.com

GPS coordinates: 59.34285,18.05858

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40