• Ålesund Church (Norwegian: Ålesund kyrkje) is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.
  • The first church that was built where Ålesund Church lies today, was designed by Heinrich Schrimer, and constructed in 1854.
  • The present alesund Church was designed by Sverre Knudsen, and the first stone was laid down by King Haakon the 7th in July 1906.
  • The present Ålesund Church was designed by Sverre Knudsen, and the first stone was laid down by King Haakon the 7th in July 1906.
  • Built of solid stone in 1909, Ålesund's parish church has a strikingly wide chancel, every square inch covered in frescoes over the wide sweep of its tunnel arch.
  • Built with a mix of concrete and Norwegian marble, Ålesund Church is a gorgeously variegated church building dressed in a pleasing mix of browns and greys.
  • Ålesund Church, located in the heart of the picturesque town of Ålesund on Norway's western coast, is a stunning example of Norwegian architecture and history.
  • Nordmøre stone was chosen as the material for the church because Ålesund had just suffered a fire in 1904. Frescoes and stained glass by Enevold Thømt.
  • Built in the early 20th century after a devastating fire that swept through Ålesund, the church stands as a symbol of resilience and renewal.
  • Stepping inside the Ålesund Church, visitors are greeted by a serene and solemn ambiance, with vaulted ceilings and a striking altar.