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.
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The Leikanger church is a long wooden church dating from 1866. It was moved to Leikanger from the village of Selje in 1866. In 1895 it was extended and given a new tower and a new table covering under the direction of architect Lars Sølvberg.
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.
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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