Vanylven Church

Vanylven Church is a long church from 1863, designed by the architect Georg Andreas Bull. Part of the inventory, for example, the old church bell, was moved to St. Jetmund's Church in Åheim. The church roof was rebuilt in slate in 1868.

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Key Features

  • Architecture

Visitors information

  • Car park at the building

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Sankt Jetmund Church

Sankt Jetmund church, also known as 'Jetmunds church' or 'Åheim church', was first built in the 12th century. It was demolished in 1863, but rebuilt and consecrated again in 1957. The architects involved in the reconstruction were Johan Lindstrøm and Cato Engen.

Selje Church

The Selje church, inaugurated in 1866, is a project of the architect F. H. Stockfleth. It is built in a relatively simple Gothic-Swiss style, with a gable-shaped window frame and exceptional quality carpentry work on the walls. The church is located on the shore and overlooks the island of Selje to the west.

Åram Church

Åram church is a long church from 1927. An extension with a toilet was added in front of the main entrance in 1964. In 1987, the building was insulated when a new exterior cladding was added. At the same time, the windows were replaced and the floor was insulated.