Dale Church

Dale Church features thick stone walls, two soapstone portals, and a rectangular nave measuring fourteen by eleven meters with a smaller choir section.

Construction of the church began around 1220, with timber samples from the nave roof dating between 1220 and 1229, while the chancel was completed in 1241.

The church contains numerous medieval artifacts, including a 13th-century baptismal font, Gothic portals, and wooden sculptures depicting Saint Olaf from the construction period.

The church maintains regular services, accommodates 200 people, and stands on the western shore of Lustrafjorden, operating under the Sogn prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

The west portal of Dale Church ranks among the most elaborate medieval portals in Norway, second only to those found at Nidaros Cathedral.

Location: Luster Municipality

Inception: 1240

Operator: Luster kyrkjelege fellesråd

GPS coordinates: 61.44130,7.45490

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:06