The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Ostfold, Eastern Norway

Rygge church is one of Norway’s oldest churches, and is over 850 years old. It is the largest, and most opulently-decorated Medieval church still in use on the eastern side of the Viken. It is constructed of gneiss and granite alternately with reddish-brown porphyry, and the craftsmanship is outstanding. It was built in the Romanesque style, with rounded arches. The altarpiece is from the first half of the 18th century, and was probably made by Thomas Blix. Tours for groups and organizations can be organized by calling tel. +47 69 26 44 81. On Spot Story - provided by VisitMoss To learn more about Rygge church: Call 53 00 12 00 and enter code 5245

Idd church is an old stone church from the middle ages, thought to have been erected sometime during the 1100s. The church has a rectangular nave, and an extremely large chancel, which is only slightly lower and narrower than the nave. Idd church has a beautiful Roman font made out of pot stone. The altarpiece is from 1665, and is decorated with deep, biblical motives, along with the pulpit. The church also has two crucifixes and a St. Michael figure, both dating back to the Middle Ages.

Open church for visitors during the summer season

Rokke church is from the middle ages, but it’s not possible to determine the exact year it was built. It is made out of gray bricks, and are up to a meter thick. The church has several times been rebuilt and restored through the centuries. In 1886, the chancel was removed and the nave was turned to face the east. The last time the church was restored was in 1966, when a porch was built, facing west. The church accommodates 120 people.