Tune Church

Tune Church is a wooden building with traditional Nordic architectural features situated near Lake Tune. The structure combines a square nave with a narrower choir section, representing a classic Scandinavian church design.

The church originates from a period when this location held religious and community significance for the surrounding area. The discovery of the Tune stone, an important runic artifact, on the church grounds reveals the deep human history of this site.

The church served as the religious heart for residents of the former Tune municipality and continues to shape community life in the region today. After merging into Sarpsborg in 1992, it remained an important place for worship and local gatherings.

The church can be reached via marked roads from central Sarpsborg and has parking available on the grounds. Visitors should check access conditions beforehand, as availability may depend on scheduled services or events.

The grounds around the church contain burial mounds from the Bronze Age and Iron Age, revealing evidence of ancient human settlement. Further enriching the archaeological heritage, rock carvings can also be found in the nearby village of Kalnes.

Location: Sarpsborg Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.29222,11.08333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00