Mikaelshulen, Cave church in Skien, Norway
The entrance of this mountain cave measures 5 meters in height and width, extending 16 meters deep into the rock formation north of Løveid locks.
A Latin description from 1643 documented Mikaelshulen as Templum Mirabile, confirming its function as a consecrated church until the Protestant Reformation of 1537.
The cave church contains sections that replicate traditional church architecture, including a vestibule, nave, choir, and altar area for religious ceremonies.
Visitors can reach the cave by boat from a dock at Norsjø or by following a marked path from the parking area on Omdalsvegen near Skotfoss center.
Father Sylvester, the last monk of the region during the Reformation period, found his final resting place within the cave near the former sacristy.
Location: Skien
GPS coordinates: 59.21997,9.47547
Latest update: March 24, 2025 01:15
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