Sjernarøy Church

Sjernarøy, Norway

The wooden Sjernarøy church was built in 1636 and has 160 seats. The walls and ceiling inside the church are decorated with floral paintings. Alfred Hauge Memorial is located just by Sjernarøy church. Alfred Hauge was a recognised author, born at Sjernarøy 17 October 1915. Hauge has written more than twenty books, both prose and poetry. His first work, Septemberfrost, was published in 1941. Hauge kept writing until his death in 1986. He has received several awards for his litterary work.

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Religious sites in Norway

Address

Fylkesveg 611 270, Sjernarøy, Norway

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Details

Founded: 1636
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

www.visitnorway.com

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

A Baron (6 months ago)
Starting Point of one of the nature trails. Really idyllic place

SoccerKid 2008 (5 years ago)
Pokemon

Arne Sigurd Mossige (6 years ago)
It is one of the most beautiful churches in the area. Very old and yet well preserved, with many beautiful details

Torbjørn Tvedt Sundve (6 years ago)

Anne Kathrine Norheim (6 years ago)
There is fine church and nice graveyard.

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