Slidredomen

Slidredomen is a Romanesque stone church in Vestre Slidre municipality with thick stone walls built to last. The rectangular building sits on a hill at the northern end of Slidrefjord with a simple, sturdy design.

This church was built around 1170 and received papal recognition in a letter from 1264. It served as the main church for the entire Valdres region, showing its central religious importance in medieval times.

The church holds an altarpiece from 1665 that reflects religious artistic practice of the region. Inside, you can see how people expressed their faith and what craftsmanship traditions were valued in this community.

The building has two entrances on the north and south sides because steep terrain made a western entrance like those in other Norwegian churches impossible. When visiting, you should be prepared for a somewhat sloped or uneven approach to the building.

The walls of the rectangular nave have varying thickness, with the western wall being notably thicker than the others. This variation shows that construction adapted to the site's special demands rather than following a uniform plan.

Location: Vestre Slidre Municipality

Inception: 11 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: https://kirken.no/nn-NO/fellesrad/vestre-slidre/om-oss/kyrkjene-i-vestre-slidre/slidredomen

GPS coordinates: 61.09028,8.98000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23