Rådmansö Kyrka is a church and the settlement in its vicinity in Norrtälje Municipality. This is at the center of the peninsula of Rådmansö in the region Roslagen, a historical coastal land in the province of Uppland.
A Short History of Rådmansö Kyrka
Rådmansö Parish was established in the 16th century when the area was separated from Frötuna Parish. The current church dates to 1818. The parish acted as the local government until the Swedish Municipal Reform of 1862. This was when the parish’s responsibilities were split between the new civic government of Rådmansö Municipality and the church congregation. The municipality was in 1952 incorporated into Frötuna Municipality, which in turn became a part of Norrtälje Municipality in 1971. The church congregation is still known as Rådmansö Congregation.
Things to Do and See
The church is right next to Lake Infjärden and has a smaller settlement in its vicinity. The maritime history of the area is ever-present and the signs themselves can be worth a visit. Otherwise, it is the church that is the most prominent building in the area. The Baltic Sea has shaped the history of the area and is ever present and never far away.
Rådmansö Church
The construction of this white stone church began in 1816 and was completed two years later in 1818. It was, however, inaugurated first in 1844. The church is joined in its vicinity by maritime memorials in the shape of old anchors. The church congregation is a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden.
How to Get to Rådmansö Kyrka
- Flights: Sweden’s largest airport, Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), is 69 kilometers to the west.
- Car: Rådmansö Kyrka is close to Road E18 to the east of Norrtälje.
- Bus: Buses from SL connect Rådmansö Kyrka with the surrounding area.
The driving distance from 5 major Swedish cities, according to Google Maps:
- Stockholm – 87 kilometers (1 h)
- Gothenburg – 551 kilometers (6 h)
- Malmö – 695 kilometers (7 h 20 min)
- Linköping – 282 kilometers (3 h)
- Kiruna – 1254 kilometers (13 h 40 min)
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