Bergen, NO

Åsane Old Church

Åsane Old Church is a long church from 1795. A church is mentioned on the same site as early as 1598. The stone church, more or less as we know it today, was consecrated by Bishop Johan Nordahl Brun. In the 19th century, several changes were made. In 1935, the church was restored by the architect Ole Landmark. A brick vestry was built perpendicular to the north wall of the choir.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit https://kirkesok.no/kirke/120104101

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Level access to the main areas
  • Car park at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building

Other nearby buildings

Åsane Church

The Åsane church is a 1993 church designed by Trygve Dyngeland. It replaces an old church dating from 1795 which was destroyed by arson by Varg Vikernes in 1992. The new church is made of brick and has been given a circular shape inspired by the Monte Celio in Rome.

Eidsvåg Church

Eidsvåg church is a modernist brick church completed in 1982. The church has a rectangular plan was designed by architects K. Lund and N. Slaatto.

Salhus Church

Salhus Church is a church made of brick in 1924. The architect for the church was Ole Landmark. The cemetery by the church was inaugurated in 1916.

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