Atrå Church, Heritage church in Tinn Municipality, Norway
Atrå Church is a wooden church building located in the village of Atrå, painted white and designed to hold approximately 300 worshippers inside. The structure has an elongated form that provides a straightforward layout for its interior space.
The current building was completed in 1836, replacing an earlier medieval stave church from 1180 that had been used as an election site during Norway's first national elections in 1814. This transition marked a shift in the architectural approach to the place of worship in the region.
The church serves as a gathering place for the local parish and reflects the religious importance it has held for the community over time. Its simple white wooden design represents the Lutheran tradition common throughout this part of Norway.
The church is located in the village of Atrå within Tinn Municipality in Vestfold og Telemark and is accessible by road. Visitors should know this is an active parish building used regularly for services and church events.
Architect Hans Linstow designed this building with specific architectural elements that were modified over time. A corridor behind the altar was removed in 1895 and the side galleries were eliminated in 1908, reflecting how the interior was adapted to the changing needs of the congregation.
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