A red wooden Neo-Gothic parish church in Trøndelag, built in 1873 to serve the Sørli parish in the Diocese of Nidaros.
At a glance
Sørli Church stands in the village of Mebygda as a modest but characteristic example of 19th-century Norwegian church architecture. Its simple red wooden structure reflects the practical aesthetic of rural Scandinavian religious buildings of the period.
History
The church was constructed in 1873 according to designs by architect Carl Julius Bergstrøm. It was built to serve the Sørli parish, which remains part of the Namdal deanery within the Diocese of Nidaros, the see of Trondheim.
What you see
The church exemplifies the long church style favored in Norwegian ecclesiastical design. Its Neo-Gothic details—evident in pointed arches and linear forms—are rendered in painted timber, a material both economical and suited to the region’s climate. The building accommodates approximately 250 worshippers.
Cultural significance
Sørli Church represents the period of church expansion across rural Norway during the 19th century, when communities constructed new buildings to replace or supplement older structures. It remains a focal point for the Sørli parish and a marker of local heritage in Trøndelag.
Key facts
- Country: Norway
- Municipality: Lierne, Trøndelag
- Village: Mebygda
- Built: 1873
- Architect: Carl Julius Bergstrøm
- Style: Neo-Gothic, long church
- Material: Red painted wood
- Capacity: approximately 250
- Diocese: Nidaros
- Coordinates: 64.2485117, 13.7485581
Practical information & getting there
Sørli Church is located in Mebygda village within Lierne Municipality in Trøndelag county. For visiting hours, service times, and access information, contact the parish or the Diocese of Nidaros.
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