St. Margaret's Church

The remaining stone walls of St. Margaret's Church stand near the northern end of Lake Maridalsvannet, marking the location of a 13th-century religious structure.

Following its construction in the 1200s, the church underwent restoration work led by architect Gerhard Fischer in 1934, preserving its medieval architectural elements.

The church ruins provide a backdrop for the annual Maridal Play, a trilogy of outdoor performances focusing on church construction, the Black Death, and religious artifacts.

Visitors can access the church ruins through marked paths in Maridalen, with informational signs explaining the historical importance of the medieval structure.

The site represents the second-best preserved medieval building in Oslo, surpassed only by Old Aker Church in terms of architectural preservation.

Location: Oslo Municipality

Website: http://maridalensvenner.no/kirkeruinene-i-maridalen.164675-25901.html

GPS coordinates: 60.00280,10.66700

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:48