About
Gjøvik church (1882) is a timber church. It is one of just a few built in the neo-gothic style, and is therefore a listed building. The church has a ground area of 550 m². Originally, the church had 650 seats, including the gallery. Today it has around 500 seats.
It is the area’s most popular ceremonial church for weddings and christenings. It has also become an attractive venue for concerts, particularly after a new 45-voice organ was installed in 2008.
Restored in 1927 and 1960. The exterior was painted in 1993. In 2004-2005, the interior was rearranged in connection with the sanding and varnishing of the church floor. Benches were removed in the back, and replaced with tables and chairs. Benches were also removed in the centre of the church, and at the front, chairs replaced some of the benches.
In 2009, major repairs and paint work were carried out.
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- KnutefagerholmOsloTrip Type:Friends getawayA Very beautiful Church...04/01/2017Gjoevik Kirke is a big wooden church. And contains a very fine organ. The interior is well worth a visit in its own, but you may find it nice to join a sermony wether you're a believer or not... Read full review
- Kristian RGjovik, NorwayTrip Type:Solo travelThe altarpiece29/03/2017The congregation disaproved strongly against the artists composition of the new alterpiece ready to be installed 1882.. Jesus was too low in stature and there were too many women around him. Maria... Read full review
- John JLike always :)07/11/2017same as many other.. kirke..in Noorway and the rest of the scandinavia ok as a nothing to do day. History is a must but, Vikings history is longer up in the country. Read full review