Built in granite and consecrated in 1859. Altar-piece from 1618, the largest painting from 1720`s. Baptismal font in soapstone from 1632.
To visit, contact the parish office tel. +47 69 39 53 00
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Old Glemmen Church
Just north of the city centre, on Gamle Kirkevei, which runs parallel to highway 109 towards Sarpsborg. Built in the romanesque style in the 12th century. The oldest building in Fredrikstad. Baptismal font in soapstone from Aremark, ca. 1225. Figure of the apostle Thomas from about 1450.
Christ figure from the 16th century, remnant of a large crucifix, probably from Lübeck. Altarpice from 1708, pulpit from 1731.
To visit, contact parish office tel. +47 69 36 78 48.
Kjølstad Church
Kjølstad Church was consecrated in 1986.
Both in its architecture and interior the church exemlifies the Norwegian “arbeidskirke” a multifunctional church building.
Visits by appointment with the parish office, +47 69 35 13 00
Tues.-Fri. 09:30 – 11:30.
from june 15th to Aug. 15th only Tues. and Fridays 09:30-11:30
Glemmen Church
In the city centre, to the north of Torvbyen. Consecrated in 1853. Burned down in 1944.
New church built and consecrated in 1949, architect Arnstein Arneberg. Altar mural painted by Hugo Lous Mohr.
Altar crucifix by Anton Røvik. Icon paintings by Hæge Aasmundtveit.
To visit, contact parish office, tel. +47 69 36 78 48
Rolvsøy Church
Built in brick, consecrated in 1908.
Open for visits by appointment with the verger, August 1st – 31st, Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 14:30.
Tel. +47 69 30 69 20
In Rolvsøy, a short detour from highway 109
Gressvik Church
In Onsøy, a short detour from highway 117. Built in granite, consecrated in 1925.
Open for visits by appointment with the verger.
Tel:+47 69 30 58 70
Hope Cathedral
In the maritime environment at Isegran, a 120 m2 building has grown up on a traditional barge made of roots.
The cathedral is a cross between modern art and world heritage. The Reisverket is inspired by the stave churches, while the ceiling is a magnificent plastic painting, made of plastic picked up from our beaches. The initiators behind Håpet's Cathedral and many volunteers have collected over 1,000 fish boxes from the coast in Norway and Sweden. These are then melted into colorful roof tiles.
Over 12,000 hours of work have been required to build the cathedral. Perhaps you can feel the love that has been put into this project when you walk into the sacred space?
The Cathedral of Hope is about turning bad things into good and showing that hope is created when we work together. It is open to everyone, and a meeting place between people across age, nationality and faith. The sea binds us humans together. This cathedral will also do that. It is free to visit the cathedral.
The cathedral can also be rented out for weddings, concerts, tours, etc.
Gamle Fredrikstad Church
Gamle Fredrikstad Church, The Old Town
The first church in The Old Town was built in the 1560s. It burned down shortly after. A new one was built … and then it burned down.
The church has succumbed to flames six times, the last in 1764. The seventh version was completed in 1779. Remains of the previous church are cemented into the stone of the new building. Yes, stone. Maybe not such a bad idea, as Gamle Fredrikstad Church is still standing.
Borge Church
In Borge, by RV 110, The Road of the Ancients. Built in granite, consecrated in 1861. There has been a church on this site since the 12th century.
To visit, contact verger/parish office in Kjølstad church, tel. +47 69 35 13 00. Tues. – fri. 09:30 – 11:30. From june 15th to Aug. 15th only Tues. and Fri. 09:30 – 11:30
Onsøy Church
In Onsøy, by highway 116. Built in brick (nave and transept) and granite (west tower) consecrated in 1877.
Open for visits by appointment with verger, tel. +47 69 30 58 70