Vår Frue Church

The stone building combines Romanesque and Gothic elements with a long nave, flat ceiling, and a tower topped by a pyramid-shaped roof with spire.

Built in the late 1100s by architect Bjorn Sigvardsson, the church endured three major fires in 1651, 1681, and 1708, leading to multiple reconstructions.

Originally named Mariakirken, the church contains an altarpiece carved by Heinrich Kuhnemann in 1744 and serves as both a religious and community gathering space.

Located at Kongens gate 5 in downtown Midtbyen area, the church accommodates 540 people and remains open daily for prayers and meditation.

The 1957 renovation under John Egil Tverdahl removed the exterior whitewash to reveal the original medieval cobblestone surface of the building.

Location: Trondheim municipality

Inception: January 1, 1207

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: greenschist, soapstone

Operator: Kirkelig fellesråd i Trondheim

GPS coordinates: 63.43016,10.39812

Latest update: August 29, 2025 16:41