Skien Church

Skien Church is a brick building in the city center with two towers reaching about 68 meters, displaying Gothic Revival elements with rounded and pointed arches throughout. The interior accommodates about 485 visitors and includes modern amenities with wheelchair accessibility.

The current building dates from 1894 and replaced two earlier churches at different locations, with the oldest documented church in the area from the 13th century. The shifts in location show how the city evolved over centuries and the religious community grew with it.

The church serves as a regular gathering place for the community through worship and ceremonies within the Church of Norway. Its red brick presence shapes the central area and remains familiar to daily life in the city.

The church sits in central Skien and is easy to find when walking through the city. Visitors should note that it serves as an active place of worship, so opening times may vary depending on scheduled services and events.

The interior houses one of Norway's largest organs with over 5,000 pipes that sounds during services and special concerts. The organ's music is a distinctive feature that visitors present during performances will not forget.

Location: Skien

Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Art Nouveau

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Skien kirkelige fellesråd

Website: http://skienkirke.no

GPS coordinates: 59.21049,9.60605

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05