Architecture of Sweden
Visby
Like most of the Nordic countries, Sweden's most traditional architectural buildings are constructed of wood, so few historic buildings continue to stand today. Of these, the stave church in Hedared (about 1500) is the only remaining church in this style still standing in Sweden. This, along with past stave churches are supported by masts and have steep sloping roofs to prevent snow build-up.
Stockholm City Hall
In addition to these early wooden churches, there are a few stone structures remaining. The town of Visby (on Gotland Island) was a Hanseatic League city, which maintains its Medieval style to this day, primarily all of which was influenced by, or entirely in, the German style at the time. Plus, Uppsala Cathedral (1200-1400s) is one of the few early churches that is still standing today and was built in the Gothic style (and re-structured in neo-Gothic in the 1800s). For some insight on a traditional village during this time, the village of Gammelstad, near Lulea is the best preserved church village, which consists of wooden houses and a small stone church.