The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Norway, Norway

This small wooden chapel was built in 1921. It is located just outside Son town centre. It has not been consecrated, which means that the chapel can be used freely for secular funerals.

In the middle of the island, protected by houses and on the island's highest point, you will find the little red stave church, standing as it has stood since appr year 1300. It has ever since been a meeting point in happy times and also in sad times. The altarpiece was donated by the Netherlands princess Elisabeth in gratitude for her rescue at sea by Norwegian sailors during a violent storm in 1515. The wall paintings date back to appr 1620.

Elverhøy Church was built in its current location in 1971. The church was originally built in 1803 on the site of the present Tromsø Cathedral. In 1861 the church was dismantled and moved a few hundred meters south of the city boundary. In the early 1970s, it was moved and reopened as Elverhøy Church,on one of the highest points on the island of Tromsøya. The red wooden church seats 435 people.

Built approx. 1100-1150. Stone church in the Roman style, with a Baroque alterpiece and pulpit from 1704. Runic stone in the porch. Organ concerts Tuesdays in the summerseason, from 2. July - 201. August at 8 p.m.. The church is open from 10. July - 11. August (11-14), the rest of the year by appointment.

The world`s northernmost stone church, dating back to the late Middle Ages (1250). The church is set in scenic surroundings and boasts several treasures and a beautiful interior. Guided tours by appointment available year-round.

‘Bergstadens Ziir’ – better known as Roros Church – was built during the copperwork’s golden age ‘in God’s honour and as an adornment to the town. The church, which was completed in 1784, does justice to its name with its majestic location high above the timber buildings. The Directorate for Cultural Heritage regards the church as one of the ten most profiled churches in Norway. It is one of the country’s largest churches with seating for 1,600 people. The church has been newly opened after 2 years of extensive renovation and has now been restored to its former glory.

Vestfold´s only preserved stave church. The church´s oldest part, the chancel, is from the 12th century. The nave, however, is from the second half of the 13th century. As well as the corner posts the church has side posts and a central post. Originally it was whitewashed and decorated inside, some of this has been restored. Finn Krafft has in addition painted a number of new decorations. On the north wall are drawings of ships from the 14th century. The crosses are from the original consecration. The restoration was completed in 1953, the arcitect was Otto L. Scheen. Guided tours 1st - 31st July: Mon-Fri 5.00 and 5.30 pm. Sat at 11.00 and 11.30 During the rest of the year guided tours for groups may be arranged through Gerd Rut Michelsen. Tel: +47 33 44 22 30

The largest stavechurch, a masterwork in wood built around 1250 and is still in use. Open in the summerseason, guideed tours in English. Cafe Olea is stationed close by.