Historic Churches of Trøndelag

Trøndelag serves as Norway's spiritual center, anchored by the medieval Nidaros Cathedral, the burial site of St. Olav and the terminus of major pilgrimage routes. This collection spans from the 12th-century stone masonry of Stiklestad and Skaun to the iconic 18th-century "Bergstadens Ziir" in Røros. These sites showcase architectural diversity, including the monumental "Gauldal Cathedral" in Melhus and historic parish churches that have served as community landmarks across the region for centuries.

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Nidaros Cathedral

Nidaros Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Norway located in the city of Trondheim in Trøndelag county.

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Røros Church

Røros Church or Bergstadens Ziir is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Røros municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.

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Stiklestad Church

Stiklestad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Verdal municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.

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Melhus Church

Melhus Church, also known as "the Gauldal Cathedral", is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Melhus municipality in Trøndelag county…

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Skaun Church

Skaun Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Skaun municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.

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Bakke Church

Bakke Church may refer to:

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Stranda Church

Stranda Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Indre Fosen municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.

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Skatval kirke

A wooden long church completed in 1901, designed by architect Carl J. Moe. It stands on a site with long-standing religious significance in the Stjørdal region.

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Roan kirke

Often referred to as the "Fosen Cathedral," this stone church was built in 1702. It features a cruciform layout and replaced a medieval stave church that previously occupied the site.