Hønefoss Church

Hønefoss Church is a modern church building in Hønefoss featuring a low western entrance and increasing height toward the east. The structure contains the main worship space, offices, a dining room, and various support facilities organized across its different levels.

A church was first built in 1858 from designs by Christian Heinrich Grosch but burned down completely in 2010 due to electrical problems. The current building was constructed afterward and now serves the community.

The church displays a large altarpiece by Peter Sutton incorporating glass elements and oak panels arranged in a cross pattern. This artwork shapes the interior and creates a meaningful focal point for those who enter.

The building is easily accessible with the main entrance on the western side, though the worship space is located on an elevated level. Visitors moving between different areas may need to use stairs to navigate the multiple levels.

A tall wall on the south side conceals the church bells and is visible from outside. This unusual architectural solution gives the building its distinctive exterior appearance.

Location: Ringerike

Official opening: December 10, 2017

GPS coordinates: 60.16670,10.26037

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43