Masthugget Church
Masthuggskyrkan
A National Romantic brick-and-stone church on a hilltop, with a wooden ceiling shaped like an upturned ship's hull and a harbour viewpoint just outside.
Completed in 1914 on a high rock in the western district, the church's tall square tower is a landmark for ships navigating into the harbour. Its wooden ceiling imitates the structure of a Viking ship and is decorated with folk-style Nordic paintings. The rocky slope in front of the church is one of Gothenburg's most popular free viewpoints, overlooking the Göta älv, the old shipyard cranes and the new harbour district. From Järntorget, it is about a 10-minute uphill walk.
Opening hours
About 09:00–16:00 (excluding service times)
Nearby sights
- Slottsskogen
- Skansen Kronan
- Ramberget & Keillers Park
- Haga
- Feskekôrka
- Gothenburg Botanical Garden
- Maritiman
- Gothenburg City Museum