Våler Church, church in Våler, Østfold, Norway
Våler Church is a wooden building completed in 2015 in the village of Våler, Norway, with capacity for about 350 people. The modern structure features a fan-shaped layout and two slanted pyramid-shaped towers with clean lines that blend traditional materials and contemporary design.
A church in Våler has existed for about a thousand years, with documented references dating to 1394, while a stave church was built around 1200. Following a major fire in 2009 that destroyed the building from 1806, a new church with modern design was completed and consecrated in 2015.
The church takes its name from the village of Våler and serves as a gathering place for worship and community events throughout the year. Its wooden structure with clean lines and distinctive towers creates a welcoming space that draws people together for both spiritual and social occasions.
The building is easy to reach and located about 75 meters east of the former church site in the village, making it a natural gathering point. The clear, open interior design allows visitors to explore and spend time in the space comfortably regardless of scheduled events.
The church preserves medieval relics inside, including a Romanesque baptismal font from the 12th century and a golden chalice from the 13th century, bearing witness to craftsmanship from past ages. These valuable objects survived the 2009 fire and remain part of the new building today.
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