Sildpollnes Church

Sildpollnes Church is a wooden structure with white vertical cladding, a red metal roof, and a black tower situated on Austvagoya island. The building occupies a peninsula location reached by a designated pathway.

The structure began as a meeting house in 1891 and was expanded in 1924 and 1928 before its consecration as a chapel in 1960. These changes reflect the growing importance of the site for the island community.

The chapel serves the local community as a place for worship, weddings, and confirmations. It functions as a spiritual gathering point rooted in the island's religious traditions.

The chapel can be reached on foot via a field pathway and visitors should respect its active use for worship services. It is wise to wear appropriate clothing for the exposed peninsula location and check when services occur.

Public access to the site was granted following a court decision in 2018 that resolved years of legal dispute over pathway access to the peninsula. This legal battle makes the location notable for reasons beyond its religious function.

Location: Vågan

Inception: 1891

GPS coordinates: 68.32232,14.72004

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43