Sandar Church

Sandar Church is a Lutheran parish church building in Sandefjord with a cross-shaped layout and white wooden exterior walls. Inside, it offers seating for roughly 700 people in a spacious and light-filled interior.

The church was completed in 1792, replacing an earlier medieval stone church from the 12th century that had been dedicated to Saint Olav and the Virgin Mary. This new building represented an expansion of religious space for the developing community.

The church serves as a spiritual center for the local community and brings people together for worship and social occasions throughout the year. It remains an important gathering place in daily life for both residents and visitors.

Contact the church by email at post@sandefjord.kirken.no or by phone at +47 33 45 44 50 to ask about visiting hours and service times. Checking ahead ensures you will find the building open and accessible during your visit.

Archaeological digs conducted between 1901 and 1902 uncovered coins from the 11th century and building blocks from the medieval predecessor beneath the current churchyard. These findings offer evidence of earlier religious activity hidden beneath the ground where visitors walk today.

Location: Sandefjord Municipality

Website: https://kirken.no/nb-NO/fellesrad/Den-norske-kirke-i-Sandefjord/om-oss/artikkelliste-kirkebygg/sandar-kirke

GPS coordinates: 59.13429,10.22647

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40