Historic Churches and Chapels
This collection showcases the architectural diversity of Møre og Romsdal’s religious heritage, featuring a mix of traditional wooden long churches, cruciform designs, and unique octagonal structures. Highlights include the reconstructed 12th-century stone foundations of St. Jetmund and the 18th-century octagonal Norddal Church. These parish churches reflect the region's 19th-century construction boom and offer insights into Norwegian ecclesiastical history and rural craftsmanship across the fjords and valleys.
Hustad kyrkje
A wooden long church completed in 1874, designed by architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan.
B Ørskog kyrkje
A large wooden church built in 1873, replacing a medieval stave church that previously stood on the site.
Aure Church
Aure Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Aure Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.
D Leikanger kyrkje
A wooden parish church dating from 1872, located on the island of Hareidlandet.
Skodje kyrkje
A wooden long church built in 1900, featuring a distinct tower and seating for approximately 350 people.
Mo kyrkje
A wooden church from 1864 located in Surnadal, built in a traditional long church style.
Norddal kyrkje
An 18th-century octagonal wooden church built in 1782, notable for being one of the first of its kind in the region.
Borgund Church
Borgund Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.
Stordal kyrkje
A wooden long church built in 1907 to serve as the main parish church, replacing the historic Rose Church nearby.
Tresfjord kyrkje
A wooden octagonal church built in 1828, featuring historic interior decorations and a traditional pulpit altar.
Hjørundfjord kyrkje
A wooden long church from 1880 located in Sæbø, designed by architect Henrik Nissen.
Øre kyrkje
A wooden parish church built in 1865, serving the Gjemnes municipality.
Sunnylven kyrkje
A wooden church from 1859 located in Hellesylt, overlooking the entrance to the Geirangerfjord.
Ørsta kyrkje
A large wooden church completed in 1864, designed by the prolific church architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan.
Fiksdal kyrkje
A wooden church built in 1866, serving as the parish church for the Fiksdal area in Vestnes.
Rovde kyrkje
A wooden long church built in 1872, situated along the shores of the Rovdefjorden.
Hareid kyrkje
A wooden church from 1877, designed in a long church style with seating for about 450 people.
Vigra kyrkje
A wooden church built in 1894 on the island of Vigra, replacing an earlier structure destroyed by fire.
Vestnes kyrkje
A wooden long church completed in 1872, designed by Norwegian architect Christian Christie.
St. Jetmund kyrkje
A stone church originally built around 1150, demolished in 1863, and reconstructed in 1957 using the original stones.
Gjøra kapell
A wooden chapel built in 1935 to serve the local community in the upper Sunndal valley.
Romfo kyrkje
A wooden octagonal church built in 1821, located in the Romfo village of Sunndalen.
Ålvundeid kyrkje
A wooden octagonal church dating from 1848, featuring a traditional white exterior typical of the period.
Füge Historic Churches and Chapels Zu Deiner Reise Hinzu
Erstelle eine detaillierte Reiseroute mit intelligenter Routenführung, Zeitabschätzungen und allem, was du für eine perfekte Reise brauchst.
