Discover Stora Råby Church (Stora Råby kyrka), a historic Lutheran house of worship situated on the outskirts of Lund in Scania, Sweden. Belonging to the Diocese of Lund, this charming site offers you a peaceful glimpse into medieval Scandinavian architecture. Likely constructed during the 13th century in an early Gothic style, the church has evolved thoughtfully over the centuries while preserving its deep-rooted heritage.
As you step inside, you can admire the vaulted ceiling that was built during a interior redesign at the end of the Middle Ages. Architectural enthusiasts will appreciate the medieval tower, which was enlarged in the 18th century and later bolstered with two western buttresses designed by Carl Georg Brunius in the mid-19th century. Further 20th-century updates brought a new church porch, while the former porch was repurposed into a sacristy.
Highlights of your visit include seeing the church's oldest fitting—a 13th-century baptismal font that has endured for hundreds of years—and admiring the apse's striking window added in 1934 by Helsingborg artist Hugo Gehlin. It is a quiet, authentic stop for anyone exploring the historical landscape of southern Sweden.
What to see at Stora Råby Church
- Dating back to the 13th century with early Gothic origins
- Late medieval vaulted ceiling in the interior
- 13th-century baptismal font, the church's oldest fitting
- 1934 apse window created by Helsingborg artist Hugo Gehlin
Visiting tips
Look closely at the western exterior of the tower to see the mid-19th-century buttresses designed by Carl Georg Brunius.
How long: 30-60 minutes · Best time: Daylight hours
How to get there & what’s nearby
Stora Råby Church is easy to reach on Lund’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Skissernas Museum – Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art and All Saints Church. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Lund travel guide.
See the full Lund travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.