St Olaf's Church, Anglican church in Balestrand, Norway
St Olaf's Church stands near Kviknes Hotel with traditional Norwegian wooden architecture, featuring dragon head decorations and horizontal timber paneling.
The church was constructed in 1897 following the wishes of Margaret Sophia Green Kvikne, who passed away from tuberculosis after four years of marriage.
The church maintains strong connections with British heritage through its Anglican services and attracts numerous Norwegian-British couples for wedding ceremonies.
During summer months, English-speaking priests conduct weekly Sunday services while receiving accommodations at the adjacent Kviknes Hotel.
The church design served as inspiration for the chapel featured in the 2013 Disney animation film Frozen.
Location: Sogndal Municipality
Inception: 1897
Architects: Jens Zetlitz Monrad Kielland
Architectural style: Dragestil
GPS coordinates: 61.20757,6.53437
Latest update: August 9, 2025 08:35
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