Møre og Romsdal

Églises à Møre og Romsdal

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.

Historic Churches and Chapels — Carte

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Hustad kyrkje

A wooden long church completed in 1874, designed by architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan.

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B

Ørskog kyrkje

A large wooden church built in 1873, replacing a medieval stave church that previously stood on the site.

C

Aure Church

Aure Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Aure Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.

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D

Leikanger kyrkje

A wooden parish church dating from 1872, located on the island of Hareidlandet.

E

Skodje kyrkje

A wooden long church built in 1900, featuring a distinct tower and seating for approximately 350 people.

F

Mo kyrkje

A wooden church from 1864 located in Surnadal, built in a traditional long church style.

G

Norddal kyrkje

An 18th-century octagonal wooden church built in 1782, notable for being one of the first of its kind in the region.

H

Borgund Church

Borgund Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.

I

Stordal kyrkje

A wooden long church built in 1907 to serve as the main parish church, replacing the historic Rose Church nearby.

J

Tresfjord kyrkje

A wooden octagonal church built in 1828, featuring historic interior decorations and a traditional pulpit altar.

K

Hjørundfjord kyrkje

A wooden long church from 1880 located in Sæbø, designed by architect Henrik Nissen.

L

Øre kyrkje

A wooden parish church built in 1865, serving the Gjemnes municipality.

M

Sunnylven kyrkje

A wooden church from 1859 located in Hellesylt, overlooking the entrance to the Geirangerfjord.

N

Ørsta kyrkje

A large wooden church completed in 1864, designed by the prolific church architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan.

O

Fiksdal kyrkje

A wooden church built in 1866, serving as the parish church for the Fiksdal area in Vestnes.

P

Rovde kyrkje

A wooden long church built in 1872, situated along the shores of the Rovdefjorden.

Q

Hareid kyrkje

A wooden church from 1877, designed in a long church style with seating for about 450 people.

R

Vigra kyrkje

A wooden church built in 1894 on the island of Vigra, replacing an earlier structure destroyed by fire.

S

Vestnes kyrkje

A wooden long church completed in 1872, designed by Norwegian architect Christian Christie.

T

St. Jetmund kyrkje

A stone church originally built around 1150, demolished in 1863, and reconstructed in 1957 using the original stones.

U

Gjøra kapell

A wooden chapel built in 1935 to serve the local community in the upper Sunndal valley.

V

Romfo kyrkje

A wooden octagonal church built in 1821, located in the Romfo village of Sunndalen.

W

Ålvundeid kyrkje

A wooden octagonal church dating from 1848, featuring a traditional white exterior typical of the period.

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