List of Christian monasteries in Sweden

Last updated October 20, 2025

This is a list of Christian monasteries and religious houses, both extant and dissolved, in Sweden, for both men and women.

A

Åhus Priory, Åhus:^[1] Dominican friars
Alsike Convent (extant) (founded 1978): Evangelical-Lutheran nuns, Order of the Holy Paraclete (Helgeandssystrarna)
Alvastra Abbey (1143 - 1544): Cistercian monks
Ås Abbey, Halland:^[1] Cistercian monks
Askeby Abbey (c. 1100 x 1170 - 1529): Cistercian nuns

B

Bäckaskog Abbey, Skåne:^[1] Premonstratensian canons
Bosö Abbey, Skåne:^[1] Benedictine monks
Byarum Abbey (c. 1170 - 1230; moved to Sko): Cistercian nuns
Börringe Priory, Skåne^[1]

D

Dalby Priory, Skåne: Augustinian monks (12th–16th century)
Djusholm Abbey (extant): Bridgettines
Dragsmark Abbey (Marieskog), Bohuslän:^[2] Premonstratensian canons

E

Enköping: Franciscan friars

F

Falun Abbey (extant): Bridgettines
Fogdö, see Vårfruberga

G

Grey Friar's Abbey, Stockholm (1270-1527): Franciscan monks
Gudhem Abbey (1052/1152 - 1529): nuns of unknown order; later Cistercian nuns
Gudsberga Abbey (1486–1527): Cistercian monks

H

Halmstad, Skåne:^[1] Franciscan friars
Herrevad Abbey, Skåne:^[1] Cistercian monks

J

Julita Abbey (aka Säby Abbey) (c. 1160 - 1527):^[3] Cistercian monks
Jönköping Abbey

K

Kalmar Nunnery (1299-1505), Dominikan nuns, moved to Skänninge Abbey
Kastelle Abbey, Bohuslän:^[2] Augustinian Canons
Kungahålla, formerly Konghelle, Bohuslän:^[2] Franciscan friars
Krokek (not later than 1440 - not later than 1538): Franciscan friars
Kronobäck Hospital: hospital from 1292, at Kronobäck; under Knights Hospitallers from 1482 to 1529, when monastic parts demolished, and continued as secular hospital; date of closure nk

L

Linköping: Franciscan friars
Lund Abbey, Lund, Skåne:^[1] Benedictine monks

M

Malmö, Skåne:^[1] Franciscan friars
Mariefred Charterhouse ^[4] or Gripsholm Charterhouse (1493–1526) near Gripsholm Castle; later in the town of Mariefred, named after the monastery: Carthusian monks
Marstrand Friary, Marstrand, Bohuslän:^[2] Franciscan friars

N

Nydala Abbey (1143 - 1529): Cistercian monks

O

Örebro Priory: Carmelite friars
Östanbäck Monastery (extant) (founded 1975) in Sala, Västmanland: Lutheran Benedictine monks (Heliga korsets brödraskap)
Öved Abbey, Skåne:^[1] Premonstratensian canons

R

Riseberga Abbey (12th century - 1500 x 1546):^[5] Cistercian nuns
Roma Abbey (1164 - not later than 1531): Cistercian monks

S

Säby, see Julita
Skänninge Abbey (1272-1544): Dominican nuns
Sko Abbey (1230 - 1588): Cistercian nuns
Solberga Abbey (1246 - 1404): Cistercian nuns
St. Clare's Priory, Stockholm (1289 - Reformation): Poor Clares
St Dominikus kloster, Rögle, Lund. (extant) (1956 - ): Dominikan sisters

T

Trelleborg, Skåne:^[1] Franciscan friars

V

Vadstena Abbey (extant) (1384–1595; the mother house of the Bridgettine Order; renewed Bridgettine presence from 1935; first abbess appointed 1991): Bridgettines
Vårfruberga Abbey, previously known as Fogdö Abbey (12th century - 1527): Benedictine nuns until 1289, thereafter Cistercian nuns
Varnhem Abbey (c. 1150 - 1527): Cistercian monks
Vreta Abbey (c. 1099/1105 - 1582): Benedictine nuns until 1162, thereafter Cistercian nuns

Y

Greyfriars Abbey, Ystad, Skåne:^[1] Franciscan friars

Notes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 part of Denmark until 1658
1 2 3 4 under its Norwegian name, Båhuslen, part of Norway until 1658
↑ founded at Viby near Sigtuna; moved to Julita temp. Knut Eriksson (1167-95)
↑ Mariefred is Swedish for "Peace of Mary", or Pax Mariae in Latin
↑ daughter house of Vreta

Sources

Askeby Abbey website: history page (in Swedish)

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[denmark-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 part of Denmark until 1658

[norge-2] 1 2 3 4 under its Norwegian name, Båhuslen, part of Norway until 1658

[3] unded at Viby near Sigtuna; moved to Julita temp. Knut Eriksson (1167-95)

[4] Mariefred is Swedish for "Peace of Mary", or Pax Mariae in Latin

[5] ughter house of Vreta

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v t e Evangelical-Lutheran religious orders, monasteries, abbeys and convents
Men's orders	Amelungsborn Abbey Bailiwick of Utrecht of the Teutonic Order Bekenntnisbruderschaft St. Peter und Paul Brethren of the Common Life Congregatio Canonicorum Sancti Augustini Evangelische Michaelsbruderschaft Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Prayer Brotherhood Hochkirchlicher Apostolat St. Ansgar Humiliatenorden Loccum Abbey Ordo Crucis Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg) Order of Saint John in the Netherlands Order of Saint John in Sweden Östanbäck Monastery Priory of St. Wigbert Theologisk Oratorium St.-Jakobus-Bruderschaft Rogate Monastery St. Michael The Congregation of the Servants of Christ at Saint Augustine's House
Women's orders	Communität Casteller Ring Daughters of Mary Evangelische Kommunitaeten de Tabea Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary Ebstorf Abbey Fischbeck Abbey Isenhagen Abbey Linköpings Convent Lüne Abbey Medingen Abbey Neuenwalde Convent Sisters of the Holy Spirit at Alsike Convent Sisters of St. Francis at Klaradals Convent Sisters of the Risen Saviour at Överselö Convent Wennigsen Abbey Wienhausen Abbey Walsrode Abbey
Mixed orders	Bjärka-Säby Château Christusbruderschaft Reichelsheim Communität Christusbruderschaft Selbitz Evangelisch-Lutherische Gebetsbruderschaft Hochkirchliche St.-Johannes-Bruderschaft Kommunität St. Michael - Cottbus Kirchberg Monastery Order of Lutheran Franciscans Monastic Community of Enonkoski Societas Sanctae Birgittae Society of the Holy Trinity Beta Sigma Psi
Other topics	Franciscan orders in Lutheranism Foolishness for Christ Tonsure Vocational discernment Monastic cell
Vows	Evangelical counsels (chastity • poverty • obedience) Profession Solemn vow Vow of silence Vow of enclosure
Habit	Clerical clothing Coif Cornette Scapular Vestment
Prayer	Contemplation Liturgy of the Hours Mass Meditation Wreath of Christ
Monastery	Abbey Chapter house Cloister Convent Double Hermitage Priory Refectory
Members	Superior General Provincial Abbot/Abbess Prior/Prioress Grand master Rector Brother Friar Monk Sister Nun Hermit Anchorite Novice Master Oblate Postulant Lay brother Porter Tertiary

List of Christian monasteries in Sweden

Contents

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B

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

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