A white wooden chapel in neo-Gothic style, designed by architect Ole Syslak and completed in 1865 for the parish of Lindås in Vestland county.
At a glance
Lindås Church is one of three parish churches serving the Lindås congregation in Nordhordland deanery. The structure accommodates approximately 370 worshippers and exemplifies the long church design favored in 19th-century Norwegian ecclesiastical architecture.
History
Built in 1865, the church was designed by architect Ole Syslak during a period of significant church construction across Norway. It serves as one of three churches for the Lindås parish, which falls under the Diocese of Bjørgvin within the Church of Norway.
What you see
The church presents a clean, geometric silhouette characteristic of neo-Gothic design. Its white wooden exterior contrasts with the landscape of Vestland, while the long church floor plan—a practical arrangement favored in Scandinavian parishes—allows efficient use of interior space for the congregation’s seating of roughly 370 people.
Cultural significance
The church represents mid-19th-century Norwegian religious architecture and reflects the period’s embrace of neo-Gothic aesthetics adapted to local building traditions and materials. It remains a focal point for the Lindås community and the wider parish network in Nordhordland.
Key facts
- Country: Norway
- Location: Alver Municipality, Vestland county
- Built: 1865
- Architect: Ole Syslak
- Style: Neo-Gothic
- Material: Wood
- Seating capacity: Approximately 370
- Coordinates: 60.73685105, 5.15917003
Practical information & getting there
Lindås Church is located in the village of Lindås within Alver Municipality. As an active parish church, visiting hours may vary; contact the Diocese of Bjørgvin or the local parish for current access information and service times.
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