Church | Cultural Heritage
Church of Immanuel
Situated along Borgleden
In the shadows of Fredriksten fortress you'll find Church of Immanuel. This is the fourth church built on the site, and might be one of Norway’s most grandiose Empire style churches.
Address
Kirkebakken 5, 1767 Halden
Phone
+47 69 17 95 30Open
By appointment and at services
Distance
On the trail
The church was built in 1833, designed by the well-known architect Christian Heinrich Grosch. He is also known for monumental buildings in Oslo, including the University on Karl Johans gate, the bazaar halls, and Norges Bank. He was given the task of rebuilding Immanuel’s Church that had deteriorated as a result of war and several fires.
Immanuel’s Church hides many curiosities. The floor, made from limestone quarries in Kinnekulle, Sweden, contains actual prehistoric fossils! Also, the church doesn’t have a traditional alter piece. Instead, there is a large plaster sculpture of Jesus.
