Frei Church, church building in Kristiansund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Frei Church is a wooden structure in Kristiansund Municipality on the island of Frei, completed in 1897 and built in traditional Norwegian church architecture. The building has an elongated form with a prominent west-facing tower, a choir area on the east side, and functional rooms on either flank, accommodating approximately 420 people.
A church was first recorded at this location in 1432 as a wooden stave structure, which was destroyed by lightning in 1766. A second church with a cruciform shape was built in 1767, standing until its demolition in the late 1800s, after which the present building was constructed and consecrated in 1897.
Frei Church takes its name from the village of Frei on the island of the same name and serves as a gathering place for the local community. It hosts important life events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and remains central to how people mark celebrations and traditions throughout the year.
The church is accessible year-round and in all seasons, located on the Egil Ullserksvei road that is easy to reach by car. Local contact information is available if you wish to plan a visit in advance or learn about current events and service times.
The church was partly constructed in 1897 using materials salvaged from its predecessor built in 1767, a practice that saved resources while maintaining a physical link to the past. The bell tower remains visible from far across the island and continues to call the community together for services and gatherings.
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