St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)
Johanneskirken
A red-brick New Gothic church completed in 1894. Its 61-meter spire on the university hill is one of the most striking landmarks of Bergen’s cityscape.
St. John’s Church (Johanneskirken) sits on the Nygårdshøyden hill south of the city centre. It was completed in 1894 in red-brick New Gothic style. Its 61-meter green copper spire is visible at a glance from Fløyen, and the church has the most seats of any church in Bergen. The altarpiece and organ are worth seeing, and the steps in front of the church overlook Torgallmenningen, the city’s main street. In summer it is usually open during the day, and entry is free. The surrounding area is home to the University of Bergen and the museum district, so it can easily be combined with other sights.
Opening hours
Open by day in summer (check on site)
Nearby sights
- KODE Art Museums
- Bergen Fish Market
- Bryggen
- Hanseatic Museum & Schøtstuene
- Bryggens Museum
- St Mary's Church (Mariakirken)
- Bergenhus Fortress & Haakon's Hall
- VilVite Science Center