Arctic Cathedral

The Arctic Cathedral features eleven aluminum-coated concrete panels on each side, forming a triangular structure visible from the Tromsø Sound and Bridge.

The church opened in November 1965 under architect Jan Inge Hovig's design, incorporating elements inspired by the twin-peaked island of Håja near Tromsø.

The eastern wall displays a large glass mosaic created by Victor Sparre in 1972, depicting God's hand radiating light through Jesus and two human figures.

The church building accommodates 600 people and maintains regular visiting hours, with specific time slots for tourists between religious services and cultural events.

The cathedral's organ, installed in 2005, contains 2940 pipes crafted with pine wood and reindeer hide, ranging from 32 feet to 5 millimeters in length.

Location: Tromsø Municipality

Inception: 1965

Architects: Jan Inge Hovig

Architectural style: modern architecture

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Made from material: concrete

Operator: Tromsø kirkelige fellesråd

Website: https://ishavskatedralen.no/en

GPS coordinates: 69.64807,18.98740

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03