Kumlaby Church
Kumlaby kyrka
A 12th-century stone chapel on Visingsö with medieval murals inside. Its bell tower offers views over the whole island.
Kumlaby Church was built in the 12th century and is one of the oldest buildings on Visingsö. Its walls bear religious murals from the 15th century. In the 17th century, Per Brahe founded one of Sweden’s earliest grammar schools here. The church is open in summer and has a café. Visitors can climb the bell tower to see both shores of Lake Vättern. It is located in the northern part of the island, about 15 minutes by bicycle from the pier.
Opening hours
June–August, about 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Visingsö
- Visingsborg Castle Ruin
- Brahe Church
- Näs Castle Ruin
- Gränna
- Grenna Museum – Andrée Expedition Polar Center
- Brahehus
- Husqvarna Museum