Laksevåg Church

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Laksevåg Church, Heritage church in Laksevåg, Bergen, Norway.

Built with wooden materials, Laksevåg Church features a long church design accommodating 432 people within its traditional Norwegian architectural structure.

The church, constructed in 1875 under the guidance of architect Peter Andreas Blix, underwent substantial renovations between 1915 and 1935 introducing Neo Baroque elements.

The church serves as the primary religious center for the Laksevåg parish within the Bergen domprosti, part of the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

Located at coordinates 60.385707 latitude and 5.300614 longitude, the church offers regular services under the management of Bergen kirkelige fellesråd.

The church name derives from its location in Laksevåg, meaning salmon bay in Old Norse, reflecting the area's historical connection to salmon fishing.

Location: Bergen Municipality

Inception: 1875

Architects: Peter Andreas Blix

Operator: Bergen kirkelige fellesråd

GPS coordinates: 60.38571,5.30061

Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:39

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