Voss Church
Vangskyrkja
A Gothic stone church consecrated in 1277, with an octagonal timber spire that is the symbol of Voss town. It has been in use for more than seven centuries.
Voss Church (also known as Vang Church) was consecrated in 1277. It is one of the best-preserved medieval stone churches in western Norway, with thick stone walls and a rare octagonal timber spire. The interior has 17th-century painted decoration, a pulpit and a stone baptismal font. In 1940, during World War II, German bombing almost destroyed the center of Voss, but the church survived. It stands in the town center, a 5-minute walk from the train station. It is open for visits in summer, sometimes with a small entrance fee, and services are held on Sundays.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–16:00 for interior access; otherwise exterior viewing only
Nearby sights
- Voss Folk Museum (Mølstertunet)
- Bordalsgjelet
- Finnesloftet
- Voss Resort
- Voss Vind
- Voss River Rafting
- Vangsvatnet
- Myrkdalen