Things to do in Nord-Trøndelag, Central Norway: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

March 1, 2022 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway including Levanger Kirke, Stiklestad Church, Snasa Church, Gloshaug Church, Vaernes Church, Mariaklosteret, Vestvik Kirke, Kolvereid Church, Lanke Kirke, Kristi Krybbe kapell.
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1. Levanger Kirke

Kirkegata, Levanger 7600 Norway +47 74 07 52 80 http://www.sikirken.no/Menighet/Levanger
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Levanger Kirke

2. Stiklestad Church

Leksdalsvegen 2, Verdal 7656 Norway
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Stiklestad Church

3. Snasa Church

Snasa Norway +47 74 12 70 80
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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4. Gloshaug Church

Gartland, 7870 Norway +47 74 31 21 80 [email protected] http://bygdesamlinger.no/gloshaug-kirke
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Gloshaug Church

Old woodden church from 1689 with quite an exiting history! Follow the E6 approximately 10 km northy of Grong, turn left towards Hoylandet, after 500 metres, turn right

5. Vaernes Church

Kirkevegen, Stjordal 7500 Norway +47 74 82 70 21 [email protected]
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Vaernes Church

The oldest building in Stjordal is also the most stately one. In the whole of Norway there is hardly another building of the same age that still is in use. When the foundation stone was laid, the Norwegian Viking Era was still in full bloom. More than 400 years were to pass before Martin Luther started his Reformation. The French Revolution was almost 700 years into the future. The Church of Vaernes bears witness to old greatness in the Stjordal valley. The mighty chalk-white walls testify to an affluent society and to people with power and go-ahead spirit. In a cultural and historical perspective the church is a treasure. It was nearly started at the same time as the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, which is the greatest Christian building in Norway. The Church of Vaernes is a time machine. Under the high roofs the centuries have written their autographs. Pictures of gods and devil´s masks fight ruthlessly about the hegemony in the human soul. The dramaturgy of the Middle Age comes alive in the life- or death battle that unfolds before our eyes on the church walls. If you lift your eyes even further, towards the roof-truss, you can see the last millennium face to face. Nowhere else in the country you will have such an opportunity to admire the art of carpentry as it was displayed nearly 900 years ago. This is one of the reasons why the Church of Vaernes is a familiar name in antiquarian circles on the whole continent. The wooden ceiling is the original from the 12th century, and the only one still in existence. It has a span of more than 11 meters and has been the inspiration for reconstructions of roofs in other medieval buildings in Norway (the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim and Hakonshallen in Bergen). The Church of Vaernes is a cultural treasure, perhaps because the majestic church building gives us a close contact with the mysticism and sentiment of the past. Many people come here to contemplate about the mysteries of life – great and small. The thoughts wander among the beams under the roof, casting curious glances at the “Vaernes Chair”, made in 1685 as the private pew for the squire of Vaernes (General Schultz and his wife). This chair shows us a mastery in wood carving that amazes everyone with its perfectionism and richness in details. Fine wall paintings, stone figures and runic inscriptions are also found in the church. The church is situated 2 km southeast of Stjordal, close to Stjordal museum Vaernes. Guided tours 2011: June 21st to August 14th 11 – 16. Sunday 12 – 16. Monday closed. Starts in the museum. Guided tours are available for groups on request all year round. Please contact Stjordal museum Vaernes.

6. Mariaklosteret

Tautervegen 533, Frosta 7633 Norway +47 74 80 85 51 http://tautramariakloster.no/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Mariaklosteret

7. Vestvik Kirke

Fv191, Mosvik 7690 Norway

Vestvik is an ancient place of worship and in recall, the first church was built here in 1589. The present church was dedicated in 1905.

8. Kolvereid Church

Kolvereid Norway
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9. Lanke Kirke

Fv 26, Foldereid 7517 Norway

10. Kristi Krybbe kapell

Reiret 11, Royrvik 7898 Norway

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