Rjukan Church

Rjukan Church is a church building in Rjukan featuring a cross-shaped floor plan with a prominent tower at its southwest corner. The main hall accommodates about 350 people and is supplemented by meeting rooms for congregation activities.

The building was designed after a 1912 competition won by architects Carl and Jørgen Berner. It was completed and consecrated in 1915, shaping the town's character ever since.

The interior displays Nordic simplicity with tall windows that flood the space with natural light. Visitors can observe how the layout reflects traditional Norwegian Lutheran design principles and community gathering practices.

The church sits in the town center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the interior is relatively plain with minimal decorative elements.

The church was damaged by fire in 1965 during filming of "The Heroes of Telemark". Architect Asbjørn Stein later rebuilt the interior with contemporary design elements.

Location: Tinn Municipality

Architects: Carl Berner, Jørgen Berner

GPS coordinates: 59.87949,8.60738

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40