Flåm Church

The wooden church stands north of Fretheim with a rectangular nave measuring 8.7 by 7.2 meters and a square chancel of 5.4 meters.

Master builder Magne Essen constructed the church in 1670 using materials from two previous structures, including an ancient stave church from 1340.

The interior features Renaissance decorations with natural motifs, including paintings of deciduous trees, lions, hares, foxes, and deer across the nave.

The church welcomes visitors during summer months, with public restrooms available in an adjacent wooden building with a turf-covered roof.

Inside the church, experts discovered a knight's cloak from 1300 Venice, which served as an antependium until 1930.

Location: Aurland Municipality

Inception: 1670

GPS coordinates: 60.83710,7.12190

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:24