Hedvig Church

Hedvig Church is a brick building in the Baroque style in central Norrköping, designed by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. The structure features a wide facade that emphasizes breadth rather than vertical reach.

Construction began in 1673 to serve the German-speaking community that had settled in Norrköping during the Swedish Empire period. The building became a central place of worship for this particular group.

The church displays German heritage through a pulpit imported in the 1720s and a baptismal font originally from Stegeborg castle. These objects reflect the religious traditions of the German-speaking community that once worshipped here.

The church is located at Nya Rådstugugatan 14 in the city center and welcomes visitors during regular weekday hours. Best visit in early afternoon when daylight enters the interior through the windows.

The church bears the name of Queen Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, connecting the German-speaking community to Swedish royal connections. This naming choice highlighted how integrated this group had become in Norrköping society.

Location: Norrköping Municipality

Inception: 1673

Architects: Nicodemus Tessin the Elder

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: http://kyrktorget.se/hedvigs.kyrka

GPS coordinates: 58.59280,16.18780

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00