Lyngen, NO

Lyngen Church

The first church in Lyngen was built in Karnes in 1731, but the present church dates from the 1770s and was completed in 1782. The church owes much of its appearance to a renovation carried out by the German architect Lydke from 1840 to 1846. The old tower from 1775, which stood in the middle of the church, was demolished and a new tower house with porch, attic, bell tower and spire was built in the Gothic Revival style.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit https://kirkesok.no/kirke/193800101

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

Visitors information

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

Other nearby buildings

Kåfjord Church

The first church in Kåfjord was a chapel built in 1722 in connection with the Sami mission, where Thomas von Westen (1682 - 1727) was a leading figure. However, it was not until 1949 that Kåfjord got its first church building. The church in Kåfjord is a long wooden church painted red, with a narrower and lower choir and a gable roof.

Ullsfjord kirke

Ullsfjord church is a wooden church that was built in 1862. The church has a long plan and was designed by architects Christian Henrik Grosch and Chr. Knudtzon.

Lengangsøyra Chapel

The Lengangsøyra Chapel dates from 1996 and was designed by Arkibygg by J. Gjerdrum. It is made of wood and has 120 seats.

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