Sandnes Church

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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. 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 octagonal design in 1844 by Anders Thorsen Syrtveit who used plans drawn up by the famous architect Hans Linstow. The church seats about 200 people. ()

Local name: Sandnes kirke Completed: 1844 (180 years ago)Capacity: 200Coordinates: 58°55'4"N, 7°44'17"E

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Aust-AgderNorway

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

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

2.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Reiårsfossen
64 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...
1.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Åraksfjorden
32 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 miNW
Church
Austad Church
163 min walk • 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.
0.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Setesdal
17 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.
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hovatn
120 min walk • Hovatn or Hovatnet is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. It is part of the Otra river drainage basin. The 6.85-square-kilometre lake is regulated and is used by the nearby Hovatn hydroelectric power plant. The dam has an outlet into the Hovassåni river which empties into the Åraksfjorden near Åraksbø.
6.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Topsæ
167 min walk • Topsæ is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. The 2.4-square-kilometre lake is located 3 kilometres east of the lake Hovatn, about 10 kilometres northeast of the village of Åraksbø.

Sandnes Church

Facts and practical information

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

Reiårsfossen

Åraksfjorden

Austad Church

Setesdal

Hovatn

Topsæ