The church was inaugurated in September 1903 as the result of a design competition nine years earlier. The competition was won by Gustaf Hermansson, who also designed the Sofia Church. It was King Oscar II himself, after whom the church is named, who laid the foundation stone in 1897. Criticised from the start for its Gothic Revival style, it was originally meant to be partly clad in brick; this changed to a uniformly white façade, clad in limestone and marble. The construction work was delayed several times because of problems with the foundation, non-deliveries and labour strikes, which is why the church was not consecrated until 1903.

The church underwent several renovationsduring the 1900s. In 1921–1923 major changes were made to the interior, including new stained glass windows designed by Emanuel Vigeland, all under the direction of architect Lars Israel Wahlman, previously known for having designed the Engelbrekt Church. In 1954–1956 further alterations were made to the interior, leading to changes in the altarpiece and the removal of some ornamental ceiling decorations.

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The main church organ, considered to be one of the country's most notable, has received attention abroad.It was built in 1949 by the Danish firm Marcussen & Søn, to the wishes of Alf Linder, who was the church organist from 1943 until his death in 1983. The organ has four manuals and a pedal, with a total of 78 voices and more than 5,200 pipes — making it one of the largest in Sweden.

Location
Östermalm, Stockholm

Country
Sweden

Denomination
Lutheran, Church of Sweden

Website
oscarsforsamling.se

Architecture

Architect(s)
Gustaf Hermansson

Style
Gothic Revival

Years built
1897–1903

Completed
September 1903

Administration

Parish
Oscar's Parish

Diocese
Diocese of Stockholm