Things to see

Here, culture, nature, and historical treasures await you.

Explore Kristinestad’s rich history and charming wooden quarters. This is a town where the city plan dating back to the 17th century still shapes every block.

Walk across the old stone bridge, explore narrow alleys, and let the buildings, views, and unique atmosphere enchant you. All this makes Kristinestad one of the most atmospheric destinations in the country.

Museums

Explore the town’s diverse museums, ranging from elegant merchant courtyards and maritime history at the harbor to local heritage museums and fire brigade collections.

In Kristinestad, unique stories of everyday life, trade, and sea voyages await you.

Churches

Welcome to explore Kristinestad’s churches, where wooden and brick construction traditions reflect the town’s long and diverse cultural heritage. Discover the classic Ulrika Eleonora wooden church, the impressive Kristinestad brick church, and the surrounding rural churches.

Each church tells its own story of faith, community, and skilled craftsmanship.

Art

Kristinestad has several inspiring exhibition spaces where art, craftsmanship, and cultural history meet. Visit Galleria Spectra on Skolgatan, housed in a restored 19th-century building featuring works by both local and international artists, or Studio Fremdeling at Strandgatan 42, located in a courtyard dating back to the 1770s, offering rotating exhibitions in architecture, photography, and design.

Here, you will always find something new to see and experience.