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Saint Catherine Parish, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Saint Catherine Parish is a church building in Falun Municipality, Sweden (Den Goda Herdens Katolska Kyrka). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 20. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church building in Falun Municipality, Sweden · Temples
- Local name
- Den Goda Herdens Katolska Kyrka
- Where
- Sweden · Daljunkaregatan 15, 791 37, Falun
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 166 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sanktakatarina.se
- Coordinates
- 60.61151, 15.63352
What it is and where
Saint Catherine Parish is a church building in Falun Municipality, Sweden (Den Goda Herdens Katolska Kyrka). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Falun, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 755 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.61151, 15.63352; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 166 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Saint Catherine Parish is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time6:10
- FebBest time8:42
- MarPossible11:20
- AprPossible14:17
- MayBest time16:57
- JunBest time18:39
- JulBest time17:55
- AugBest time15:26
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:40
- NovBetter not6:56
- DecBest time5:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 20. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kristine Church, FalunChurch in Falun, Sweden438 m
- Dalarnas MuseumMuseum in Falun, Sweden702 m
- FriluftsbadWith kids1.5 km
- Falun MineWorking life museum1.6 km
- Great PitRuins1.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Temples
- Uppsala Cathedral: Swedish cathedral
- Storkyrkan: Lutheran cathedral in Stockholm
- Kalmar Castle: renaissance castle in Sweden
- Riddarholmen Church: burial church of the Swedish kings and was opened approximately in 1300
- Umeå City Church: Church of Sweden church building in central Umeå, Sweden
- Lund Cathedral: cathedral in Lund, Sweden
Every Sweden place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Catherine Parish?
It is a church building in Falun Municipality, Sweden (Den Goda Herdens Katolska Kyrka in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Sweden: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Saint Catherine Parish?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 20.
How do you get to Saint Catherine Parish?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 166 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kristine Church, Falun, Dalarnas Museum, Friluftsbad. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
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- Temples1310 places for temples in Sweden, from Uppsala Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and May to September. Each with its own season b
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Saint Catherine Parish on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.