Vigra Church, Vigra Island

Name: Vigra Church
Address: Vigra Island, Norway

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Vigra Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haram Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Vigra, about 3 kilometres southwest of the village of Roald. It is the church for the Vigra parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1894 using plans drawn up by the architect Gabriel Smith. The church seats about 500 people. ()

Local name: Vigra kirke Completed: 1894 (130 years ago)Capacity: 500Coordinates: 62°33'49"N, 6°4'36"E

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Vigra Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Giske Church, Valderøy Church, Giske Bridge, Alnes Lighthouse.

4.6 miS
Church
Giske Church, Giske Island
117 min walk • Giske Church is a 12th-century marble parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the island of Giske, about 10 kilometres northwest of the town of Ålesund.
4.5 miSE
Church
Valderøy Church, Valderøya
115 min walk • Valderøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the village of Nordstrand on the island of Valderøya. It is the church for the Valderøy parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.
3.8 miS
Bridge
Giske Bridge
98 min walk • The Giske Bridge is a concrete beam bridge between the islands of Valderøya and Giske in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The bridge is 552 metres long, the longest span is 52 metres, and the maximum clearance to the sea is 17 metres. The bridge has 11 spans.
6.6 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Alnes Lighthouse, Godøya
168 min walk • Alnes lighthouse was established in 1852 to guide fishing boats safely to the harbor of the small fishing community of Alnes on Godøy island on the west coast of Norway.
4.4 miW
Lighthouse
Erkna Lighthouse
114 min walk • Erkna Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in the municipality of Giske, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It was established in 1869, and automated in 1988.
0.8 miE
Area
Giske Wetlands System, Vigra Island
21 min walk • The Giske Wetlands System is a Ramsar site located in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It consists of six separate protected areas: two nature reserves and four wildlife sanctuaries.
7.3 miNW
Lighthouse
Storholmen Lighthouse
188 min walk • Storholmen Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county on the west coast of Norway.
5.8 miSE
Island
Ellingsøya
148 min walk • One of the most popular attractions on the island is the Ellingsøy Church, a historic and beautiful wooden church dating back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the church's intricate architecture and serene surroundings, making it a must-see destination for...
1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve, Vigra Island
40 min walk • The Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve is located on the southeast part of Vigra island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The area received protection in 1988 "to preserve an important wetland area with its appertaining plant communities, bird life, and other wildlife," according to the conservation regulations.
1.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Roaldsand Wildlife Sanctuary, Vigra Island
41 min walk • The Roaldsand Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the east side of Vigra island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.
5.9 miNE
Lighthouse
Hellevik Lighthouse, Lepsøya
151 min walk • Hellevik Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It was first established in 1880, and was automated in 1973. The lighthouse was replaced by a smaller automated light in 1988.