Værnes Church

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Værnes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stjørdal municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located just south of the town of Stjørdalshalsen. It is located along the Stjørdalselva river, just east of the Trondheim Airport, Værnes. It is the church for the Stjørdal parish which is also the seat of the Stjørdal prosti in the Diocese of Nidaros. The white, stone church was built in a long church style in five stages from 1130 until 1190 by using plans drawn up by unknown architect. The church seats about 370 people. ()

Local name: Værnes kirke Completed: 1100 (924 years ago)Capacity: 320Coordinates: 63°27'16"N, 10°57'19"E

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Nord-TrøndelagNorway

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

Nearby attractions include: Stjørdalshalsen, Forbordsfjellet, Skatval Church, Elvran Chapel.

1.4 miNW
Town
Stjørdalshalsen
37 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the lush greenery and breathtaking landscapes that surround Stjørdalshalsen. The Stjørdalselva River provides ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and leisurely boat rides, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the...
5.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Forbordsfjellet
136 min walk • Forbordsfjellet is a mountain in the municipality of Stjørdal in Trøndelag county, Norway. The 590-metre tall mountain lies directly to the north of Trondheim Airport, Værnes and the town of Stjørdalshalsen and about 4 kilometres northeast of the village of Skatval.
5 miNW
Church
Skatval Church
127 min walk • Skatval Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stjørdal municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the village of Skatval.
5.4 miSE
Church
Elvran Chapel
139 min walk • Elvran Chapel is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stjørdal municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the village of Elvran.
5.8 miSW
Church
Hommelvik Church, Hommelvik
149 min walk • Hommelvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Malvik municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the village of Hommelvik.
4.9 miE
Church
Hegra Church
126 min walk • Hegra Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stjørdal municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the village of Hegra. It is one of the churches for the Hegra parish which is part of the Stjørdal prosti in the Diocese of Nidaros.
0.9 miSW
Church
Lånke Church
24 min walk • Lånke Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Stjørdal municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the village of Lånke, just east of the village of Hell. It is one of the churches for the Lånke parish which is part of the Stjørdal prosti in the Diocese of Nidaros.
1.5 miW
Village
Hell
38 min walk • One of the most iconic attractions in Hell is the train station, which has become a popular spot for tourists to take photos next to the sign that reads "Welcome to Hell." Visitors can also send postcards with the famous postmark "Hell Station" as a quirky souvenir of...
3.6 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Lånkebanen
92 min walk • Lånkebanen is a road racing circuit situated near Hell in Lånke, Stjørdal, Norway. The venue opened in 1987 as the first asphalt track in the country. It is used for a variety of motorsports, including rallycross, go-kart and motorcycle racing.

Værnes Church

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