Austad Church

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Austad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bygland Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Tveit on the south shore of the river Otra, just off the Norwegian National Road 9. It is one of the churches for the Bygland og Årdal parish which is part of the Otredal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1880 using plans drawn up by the architect Oskar Fabricius who was from Kristiania. The church seats about 250 people. ()

Local name: Austad kirke Completed: 1880 (144 years ago)Capacity: 250Coordinates: 58°58'51"N, 7°36'29"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Reiårsfossen, Åraksfjorden, Sandnes Church, Setesdal.

3.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Reiårsfossen
99 min walk • Reiårsfossen, a majestic waterfall located in the heart of Norway, stands as a natural marvel attracting visitors from around the globe. This cascading wonder is nestled in the scenic landscape of the Norwegian countryside, offering a breathtaking spectacle of water...
6.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Åraksfjorden
172 min walk • Åraksfjorden is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. The 11.96-square-kilometre lake is part of the Otra drainage basin. The northern part of the lake is fed directly by the river Otra. The southern part of the lake goes through a narrow channel which leads into the Byglandsfjorden.
6.4 miSE
Church
Sandnes Church
163 min walk • Sandnes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bygland Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Åraksbø on the east side of the Åraksfjorden.
5.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Setesdal
148 min walk • Setesdal is a valley and a traditional district in Agder County in southern Norway. It consists of the municipalities of Bykle, Valle, Bygland, Iveland, and Evje og Hornnes.