Churches in Esbjerg

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In Esbjerg we have both the beautiful and typical medieval churches as well as the very modern churches. Esbjerg is a place where you think church into every generation, so it is possible to meet in both joy and sorrow.

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Our Savior's Church in Esbjerg
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Our Savior's Church in Esbjerg

Our Savior's Church is Esbjerg's oldest real city church, built in 1887 and expanded with transepts in 1896, the church's original name was Esbjerg Church.

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Trinity Church in Esbjerg
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Trinity Church in Esbjerg

A modern church from 1961, designed by the architects Knud Thomsen and E. Flagstad Rasmussen.

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Jerne Church
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Jerne Church

Romanesque medieval village church in Esbjerg

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Sædden Church
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Sædden Church

A modern church that is built together with the Saedding centre. Designed by architects Inger and Johs. Exner and inaugurated in 1978.

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Gjesing Church
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Gjesing Church

Gjesing Church from 1983 is a modern church center with church rooms for approx. 170 people, church hall and other rooms.

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Sankt Nikolaj Church in Esbjerg
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Sankt Nikolaj Church in Esbjerg

Sankt Nikolaj Kirke was built and designed in 1969 by the famous Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen.

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Kvaglund Church
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Kvaglund Church

A modern church in the Esbjerg district is Kvaglund Church, the church was built in 1985 of rustic materials and is decorated with pictures by the sculptor Erik Heide.

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Hjerting Church
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Hjerting Church

From the outside, Hjerting Church looks like many of the old West Jutland churches with whitewashed walls and gray lead roofs. But despite the traditional features, it is a new church - consecrated Se...

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Zions Church in Esbjerg
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Zions Church in Esbjerg

The church was built in 1912-14. The architect, J. Magdahl Nielsen, was inspired by the late Gothic style seen on the Swedish island of Gotland.

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Grundtvigskirken - church in Esbjerg
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Grundtvigskirken - church in Esbjerg

Grundtvig Church in Esbjerg is a distinctive red brick building with a remarkably high ceiling and white marble floor. Beautiful location by Lergravssøen.

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Guldager Church
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Guldager Church

The original church building in Guldager was a Romanesque church from the 12th century, dedicated to Saint Martin (Bishop Martin of Tour, who lived in the years 315-397).

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Skads Church
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Skads Church

Skads Kirke is a medieval church of granite ashlars, with a late Gothic tower of massive bricks, the attractive north side is especially well-preserved.

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Bryndum Church
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Bryndum Church

Bryndum Church is a village church from the Middle Ages, Bryndum church dates from 1250 and has a special interest in architectural history, as it very instructively shows the transition from Romanesq...

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Vester Nebel Church
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Vester Nebel Church

Vester Nebel Church was probably built in the 14th century, the choir has ornamental decorations by the "Lily Master" from about 1500-20. 

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Hunderup Church
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Hunderup Church

Hunderup Church is a village church from the Middle Ages and exudes history and connection to Riber Kjærgård, proud manor families have left their mark both outside and inside.

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Sneum Church
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Sneum Church

A very beautiful and isolated church situated on the slope of a hill down towards Sneum River in the Wadden Sea National Park.

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Gørding Church
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Gørding Church

Gørding Church is a tufted stone church built around the year 1200, while the tower and entrance are from the late Gothic period around the year 1500.

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Tjæreborg Church
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Tjæreborg Church

Tjæreborg church is a village church built in the year 1200 in block stone and tufted stone, the church has a richly decorated church room.

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Darum Church
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Darum Church

Darum Church is a tuff stone church built around 1200 in Romanesque style. The tower and porch in late Gothic style from the 15th century.

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Skt. Ansgar Church in Bramming
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Skt. Ansgar Church in Bramming

The cornerstones of Skt. Ansgar Church was laid in July 1914, and already in December 1915 the church was ready for consecration.

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Skt. Knud Church in Bramming
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Skt. Knud Church in Bramming

St. Knud Church is built approx. 1200 in Romanesque style. Remains of an older wooden church are believed to have been found.

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