Cities
Sweden Gothenburg Västra Götaland County Church

German Church

About

The German Church, or Christinae Church, is one of Gothenburg’s most atmospheric historic landmarks, reflecting the city’s long‑standing ties to German‑speaking merchants and craftsmen. Completed in the mid‑18th century, it stands in the heart of the old city with a graceful Baroque exterior and a tall tower that rises above the surrounding streets. Inside, the church is known for its bright, elegant interior, featuring a richly carved pulpit, refined wooden galleries, and a serene sense of proportion that highlights its cultural heritage. Still an active parish, it hosts services, concerts, and community events, maintaining its role as a gathering place for both locals and visitors. The German Church remains a symbol of Gothenburg’s international roots and its enduring spirit of openness and cultural exchange.

Gothenburg Sweden
German Church
Location

The German Church in Gothenburg, also known as Tyska kyrkan or Christinae Church, is located in the city centre at Norra Hamngatan 16, 411 04 Gothenburg, on the northern side of the main harbour canal. The church sits just a short walk from Gustav Adolfs torg and the old canal area, with nearby attractions including Gothenburg Cathedral, the city museum, Lilla Bommen marina, Maritiman, and Avenyn, making it easy to combine a visit to the German Church with a stroll along the waterways or an evening in the surrounding shopping and dining district.

Gothenburg City Museum Gothenburg City Museum Museum Gothenburg Museum of Art Gothenburg Museum of Art Museum Gothenburg Museum of Natural History Gothenburg Museum of Natural History Museum Röhsska Museum Röhsska Museum Museum Maritime Museum & Aquarium Maritime Museum & Aquarium Museum Museum of World Culture Museum of World Culture Museum Maritiman Maritiman Museum HMS Småland HMS Småland Museum Aeroseum Aeroseum Museum World of Volvo World of Volvo Museum Röda Sten Konsthall Röda Sten Konsthall Gallery GöteborgsOperan GöteborgsOperan Opera House Göteborgs Stadsteater Göteborgs Stadsteater Theatre Folkteatern Folkteatern Theatre Lorensbergsteatern Lorensbergsteatern Theatre Lisebergsteatern Lisebergsteatern Theatre Backa Teater Backa Teater Theatre Stora Teatern Stora Teatern Theatre Skansen Kronan Skansen Kronan Fortress Skansen Lejonet Skansen Lejonet Fortress New Älvsborg Fortress New Älvsborg Fortress Fortress Oscar II Fort Oscar II Fort Fortress Carolus XI Rex Bastion Carolus XI Rex Bastion Fortress Gothenburg Cathedral Gothenburg Cathedral Cathedral Haga Church Haga Church Church Vasakyrkan Vasakyrkan Church Oscar Fredrik Church Oscar Fredrik Church Church Lundby Old Church Lundby Old Church Church Slottsskogsobservatoriet Slottsskogsobservatoriet Observatory Gothenburg Botanical Garden Gothenburg Botanical Garden Botanical Garden Slottsskogen Zoo Slottsskogen Zoo Zoo Slottsskogen Park Slottsskogen Park Park Slottsskogen Water Tower Slottsskogen Water Tower Tower Ramberget Ramberget Mountain Peak Poseidon Statue Poseidon Statue Statue Liseberg Park Liseberg Park Theme Park Trädgårdsföreningen Trädgårdsföreningen Park Kungsparken Kungsparken Park Hisingsparken Hisingsparken Park