Christiansø Church

Discover Christiansø Church – from weapons forge to place of worship

In the historic surroundings of Christiansø, you will find Christiansø Church, a small church with a distinctive past. Step inside its atmospheric interior and discover part of the story of life in the old sea fortress.

The church was established in 1821 in a former weapons forge, where work was once carried out on the fortress's weapons. In 1852, the building was extended and remodeled, and in 1928 the church acquired its neoclassical appearance. Its most recent restoration took place in 2007–2008.

Stop by Christiansø Church as you explore the island and discover how a building from the fortress era has taken on an entirely new role in the island's history.