Ullern Church, Church building in Ullern borough, Oslo, Norway
Ullern Church is a brick building near Oslo defined by a sturdy square tower with three windows on each face. A copper hip roof crowns the structure, giving it a solid, timeless appearance.
The church was completed in 1903 following revised plans by several architects, including Georg Andreas Bull and Johan Storm Munch, before Harald Bødtker finalized the design. It replaced earlier schemes for a church building in this location and became a community fixture in the early 1900s.
The name comes from the historic Ullern estate that once stood in this area. Today it serves as a gathering place for the local parish community during weekly services and celebrations.
Plan your visit using public transport, as the church is centrally located in the Ullern district, a well-connected neighborhood of Oslo. Check ahead for service times or opening hours before visiting to ensure you can access the interior.
A large ceiling fresco titled 'The Ascension' was created between 1908-1909 by artists Eilif Peterssen and Domenico Erdmann in the choir apse, displaying masterful figure work. The adjacent cemetery holds graves of important Norwegian figures, including the acclaimed writer Thorbjørn Egner.
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