Lödöse city is in the modern municipality of Lilla Edets in Västergötland, West Geatland, next to Göta Älv, Göta River. It is a city with old merchant traditions, which now a days has devoted itself to small industries and service companies.

Gamla Lödöse, Old Lödöse, was during medieval times, one of Sweden’s most important cities, with its population going back to the end of the 11th century. Three churches as well as coin production show its importance as a central region for commercial activities during these times.



St. Olof’s Church, was built in stone during the 12th century but was demolished in 1528. St. Peder’s Church, was of Roman origin but expanded during medieval times and was finally destroyed in the 1560’s during the Nordic Seven Year’s War. Last, but not least, a Dominican monastery, was established in 1243 alongside a hospital church. The modern day St. Peter’s Church is however, only from the mid 1800’s.