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Churches

Østfold boasts a rich cultural heritage with churches dating from the Middle Ages to more recent times. Highlights include Berg Medieval Church from the 12th century, one of the region's oldest, and Ingedal Church from the 13th century, both set amidst beautiful cultural landscapes. Other notable churches include Råde Church, renowned for its well-preserved interior and a 17th-century altarpiece.

The churches in Østfold offer a fascinating insight into the region's cultural and religious history and are popular destinations for both pilgrims and history enthusiasts.

Askim Church

  • Kirkegt. 31

Timber church constructed in 1877 - 78 according to a draft by then mayor A.C. Furuholmen. The main…

Degernes Church

  • Sagaveien 3

Degernes Church is a long brick church from 1863 in Rakkestad municipality in Viken county. It is an…

Hobøl Church

The church is considered to be one of Norway's best preserved medieval churches. The church was…

Jeløy church

  • Per Sivles vei 3A

A beautiful and modern church located on top of the hill with a view of the entire city. Famous for…

Mysen church

  • Torggt. 21

The church was consecrated in 1903. It is a long nave church with lower and narrower aisles on each…

Ekholt church

  • Skogveien 24

"The working church". The church was consecrated in December 1980. The church organ was in…

Moss church

  • Kirkegata 5

The church was built in 1861 in the neogothic style, with pointed windows and using raw brick. The…

Råde church

A lovely Medieval church that was built in 1185. It was built in the Romanesque style, and has a…

Skjeberg kirke

  • Prestegårdsbakken 15

Skjeberg Church is one of the most beautiful medieval churches in Østfold. The present church…

Tomb church

Tomb church is made of timber and from 1869. The church is situated by Tomb college of agriculture…