Torvastad Church, Karmøy

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Torvastad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Torvastad on the northern part of the island of Karmøy. It is the church for the Torvastad parish which is part of the Karmøy prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger. The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1880 using designs by the architect Ole Ottesen Vangberg. The church seats about 450 people. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°22'48"N, 5°13'54"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Oasen, Haugesund Teater, Haugesund Rådhus, Karmsund Bridge.

2.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Oasen
68 min walk • Oasen Shopping Centre is a bustling hub of retail activity located in the heart of Norway, offering a convenient and diverse shopping experience for both locals and tourists alike. With its wide range of stores, shoppers can find everything from the latest fashion...
2.6 miNE
Theater
Haugesund Teater, Haugesund
68 min walk • Haugesund Teater is a theatre based in Haugesund, Norway and is regional theatre for Nord-Rogaland. The theatre was established in 1986. Maryon Eilertsen served as theatre director from 1993 to 1995. Birgit Amalie Nilssen was theatre director from 2005 to 2014.
2.6 miNE
Architecture, City hall
Haugesund Rådhus, Haugesund
66 min walk • Haugesund City Hall is the city hall of Haugesund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.
2.3 miE
Bridge
Karmsund Bridge
59 min walk • Karmsund Bridge is a bridge over the Karmsundet strait in Rogaland county, Norway. The bridge is located in Karmøy municipality and it links the island of Karmøy to the Norwegian mainland.
3.4 miN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Haraldshaugen, Haugesund
88 min walk • Haraldshaugen is a national monument in Haugesund, Norway. The monument was erected during the millennial celebration of Norway's unification into one kingdom under the rule of King Harald Fairhair.
2.4 miNE
Church
Rossabø Church, Haugesund
63 min walk • Rossabø Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the southern part of the town of Haugesund. It is the church for the Rossabø parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
2.9 miN
Church
Skåre Church, Haugesund
76 min walk • Skåre Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the town of Haugesund. It is one of the two churches for the Skåre parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
2.7 miNE
Church
Vår Frelsers kirke, Haugesund
70 min walk • Our Savior's Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the centre of the town of Haugesund. It is the church for the Vår Frelser parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
2.7 miSE
Church
Avaldsnes Church
69 min walk • Avaldsnes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Avaldsnes on the northern part of the island of Karmøy.
2.7 miE
Church
Norheim Church
69 min walk • Norheim Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Norheim, just south of the town of Haugesund. It is the church for the Norheim parish which is part of the Karmøy prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
2.9 miN
Museum, Art museum
Haugesund Art Gallery, Haugesund
74 min walk • The Haugesund Art Gallery stands in the north part of Haugesund with a view of the city park and rose garden. The art museum goes back to the Haugesund Art Society, founded in 1913.