Dønnes Church

Dønnes Church is a stone church in Dønna Municipality on the Helgeland coast with architectural features from medieval times through the Romantic period. The building was modified and expanded over several centuries, showing different construction styles layered together.

The building was constructed in the early 1200s and later served as a voting location during Norway's first national elections for the Constitutional Assembly in 1814. The stone church survived centuries of changes and remains a record of local history.

The church displays artworks from different periods, including a Madonna statue from the 1200s and religious paintings from the 1600s. These pieces show how artistic traditions from local and European sources developed together over centuries.

Visitors reach the church via a scenic country road, with the interior partially visible through windows. Groups with guided tours are recommended for viewing the interior, offered regularly during the warmer months.

The church interior houses one of Norway's largest mausoleums, built in the 1600s with space for over 20 bodies in separate wooden chests. This unusual structure shows how wealthy families once preserved their deceased relatives.