Alta, NO

Kåfjord Church

Kåfjord Church was built in 1837 to serve the community that had developed around the Kåfjord Copper Factory. The copper mill, which was established on the site in 1826, became the largest industrial enterprise of the time north of the Arctic Circle. Today, Kåfjord Church is the only surviving building from this period on the site, and one of the few buildings in Western Finnmark that was not burnt down during World War II.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit https://kirkesok.no/kirke/201200101

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Car park at the building
  • Accessible toilets in the building

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