Hedvig Eleonora Church, consecrated on August 21, 1737, is a stunning Baroque octagonal Lutheran parish in Stockholm’s Östermalm, named after Queen Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein‑Gottorp . Its construction began in 1669 under Jean de la Vallée but was delayed by financial and naval‑civil disputes, leading to decades of temporary wooden chapels. Work resumed in 1725 under Göran Josuae Adelcrantz, culminating in the stone church’s completion and consecration in 1737. The iconic dome, added in 1866–68 by Scholander and Malmberg, crowns the structure with elegant Baroque flair.stockholmmuseum.com.

As the heart of Hedvig Eleonora Parish (established in 1672), the church plays a vital spiritual role—hosting baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, regular worship, meditation, theological dialogue, and cultural events designed to enrich faith and community stockholmmuseum.com. Its interior houses a richly symbolic pulpit and altarpiece (1747), representing Christ’s sacrifice and Lutheran theology, while a 24‑bell carillon proclaims sacred rhythms across Östermalm. This church remains a cherished beacon of worship, devotion, and community life in central Stockholm.