Träkumla Church

Träkumla Church is one of the 92 medieval churches on the island of Gotland.

About this building

The church was built in the 13th century. The walls of the western part of the nave indicate that there was a project to build a tower, though it was never erected.Instead of a tower, the present church has a wooden spire built in 1917.

The interior has 15th century mural paintings by the Master of the Passion. Among the preserved medieval elements are a 12th century baptismal font, a 14th century altarpiece and a 15th century rod cross. Some stained glass windows are also medieval, from the 13th century.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Interior features
  • Atmosphere / quiet space

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Akebäck Church

A romaneque church from the 12th century, the place of worship has an almost square choir, a semi-circular apse and a rectangular nave. The vault is inlaid with original ceramic pots to improve the acoustics.