Berg Church

The church is strategically placed for passing pilgrims, with the old trading route to the north, and the sea route in the south. The nave was expanded during medieval times, and seems strikingly long. The church has preserved its authenticity, among other things by maintaining the original southern entrance. Berg Church does not have a church porch at the entrance, or "weaponhouse", as it is called in Scandinavia. This is quite unusual.

Inside of the stone walls, that are more than two meters thick, the first thing you will notice, is the altarpiece from the 17th century. It was made by Niels "Snekker" (Carpenter) from Fredrikstad. If you look closely, you'll notice the monogram of the Danish-Norwegian king, Christian Quart, and several coat of arms of famous families in Østfold county. The baptismal font made of soapstone is the only inventory left from the Middle Ages.