Holm Church

Holm Church — view
Holm Church. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
RAUMA MUNICIPALITY, NORWAY · 1907

Holm Church

A red wooden parish church built in the dragestil style, anchoring spiritual life in a small Norwegian village since the early twentieth century.

At a glance

Holm Church is a modest parish church in Rauma Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, serving the Eid og Holm parish. The building seats approximately 220 worshippers and remains an active place of worship within the Church of Norway.

History

The church was constructed in 1907 according to designs by architect Karl Norum. It was built to serve the local community in the village of Holm, positioned between the neighboring settlements of Åfarnes and Mittet. The church is part of the Indre Romsdal deanery within the Diocese of Møre.

What you see

The church exemplifies early twentieth-century Norwegian ecclesiastical architecture. Built as a long church in the dragestil (dragon style) tradition, it is constructed of red wood—a characteristic material of rural Norwegian churches. Its modest proportions and traditional design reflect both practical needs and regional building conventions of its era.

Cultural significance

Holm Church represents the architectural heritage of rural Norway and the Church of Norway’s presence throughout the country’s municipalities. Its dragestil design connects it to a distinctive Norwegian building tradition that blended Scandinavian and continental influences.

Key facts

  • Country: Norway
  • Location: Rauma Municipality, Møre og Romsdal
  • Built: 1907
  • Architect: Karl Norum
  • Style: Long church, dragestil
  • Material: Red wood
  • Seating capacity: Approximately 220
  • Coordinates: 62.6768711, 7.56796271

Practical information & getting there

Holm Church is located in the village of Holm in Rauma Municipality. For visiting hours, services, and access information, contact the Eid og Holm parish or the Diocese of Møre. The church remains an active place of worship for the local community.

Sources & resources

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