If this church is open, it is definitely worth a peak inside. I guess sometimes it is not, but on…read morethe day my cruise ship docked here, it was. It's a 15 minute walk from the cruise pier, so definitely doable, and you will pass some shops along the way that you can stop at. As for the church, It's so unique, especially if you are used to European churches that are more grand. This one is primarily wood, and it is impressive at how much they are able to maintain it. If the church is not open, even the outside is pretty cool too.

Church was built in 1759. Free to enter. Once you enter, small print out on the right hand wall,…read moretells all about the church.

Octagons and fjords…read more Geiranger Kyrkje is an old church that sits at the end of the spectacular Geirangerfjorden in the small Norwegian town of Geiranger. It's looks a bit strange because it has a funky octagonal shape that somehow seems to fit. The present church was constructed in 1842 but there have been other churches on this site since at least 1450 and probably longer. The church is surrounded by a cool and ancient graveyard and has incredible views in every direction. Towering mountains and of course Geirangerfjorden makes this a very special place. Inside the church itself is rather simple but it's decorated with all kinds of cool, poignant and elaborate religious symbols and art. Northern Norway seems to be full of amazing churches and buildings, and even if you aren't particularly religious places like this somehow make you leave with a lot more spirituality than when you arrived.