The church is Sweden's oldest wooden church and was built in the 13th century. The interior is characterized by the rich painting decoration on the ceiling and on the walls from the 1750s, as well as by the baroque interior and the rich presence of medieval objects.
Most of the church's paintings in the chancel and nave were painted by the Växjö-based church decorator Johan Christian Zschotzscher in 1753. You can clearly see his signature on the left wall of the chancel. The oldest clear paintings, however, can be seen in the sacristy, where the walls have four motifs from the Book of Genesis. They have been dated to the early 17th century. The model is Gustav II Adolf's Bible from 1618.
The people of Granhult have had to fight hard to preserve their church. Much has been written about the fight against Bishop Esaias Tegnér, who wanted them to abandon their church to instead participate in the construction of the new church in Nottebäck in the 1830s.
Now it is Granhult's church board that is responsible for the care and supervision of the church. Non-profit work, proceeds from the sale of postcards, descriptions and gifts are needed to maintain this treasure.
