Haug Church, Hokksund, Norway

Haug Church was originally built in 1152 and it consisted of tower, nave and choir. The church was destroyed by fire in 1818 and rebuilt. There is a private tomb of Jørgen von Cappelen (1761) in the church tower.

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Ole Anders Solberg (17 months ago)
Nice old church with good sound. But a bit too many columns so it's not always so easy to see

Tom Croese Høivold (3 years ago)
Nice church. Good place to stop and rest.

Nina Kolberg (3 years ago)
Been to this lovely church for a wonderful funeral.

Arve Alsvik (3 years ago)
Nice church building in quiet surroundings.

Atis Ozolins (4 years ago)
Very kind people quality acoustics - professional staff

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