Berg Church

Berg Church is one of Østfold's 16 medieval churches. It was built when Christianity was still new in Norway and with a very special character; The main entrance is on the south long side and the church does not have a porch either.

With the old trading road to the north, and the sea route not far away to the south, Berg church was strategically located for pilgrims on their way to Nidaros.

The church's proximity to the sea is reflected in the building. The mortar used in the 2-metre-thick walls is mixed with crushed mussels!

Within the thick walls, it is the altarpiece from 1615 that catches the eye. It was made by Niels Snekker, from Fredrikstad, and if you look closely, you will find both the Danish-Norwegian king's monogram and the coats of arms of several well-known families. The soapstone baptismal font from Gotland in 1150 is the only piece from the Middle Ages that has been preserved.