Havnbjerg Church

Nordborg, Denmark

Havnbjerg Church is a 12th century Romanesque stone church. Tower and spire date from 1857. The bells date from 1370 and 1920. The altarpiece is a painting by C.W.Eckersberg. In the wall of the choir is a so-called piscina - a basin designed for liturgical handwashing. The pulpit is late Renaissance and the baptismal font has a Romanesque top. The organ has 20 stops. The churchyard has soldiers' graves from 1848 and 1864 as well as a monument to those killed in World War I.

References:

visitsonderborg.com

Address

Kirkebakken 1, Nordborg, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: The First Kingdom (Denmark)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

lisbeth andersen (15 months ago)
Really nice church. A fantastic priest who was a pleasure to listen to. You should think that the organ plays A LOT heard at baptisms

Morten Mohr (17 months ago)
Beautifully located church. Bitten and Mads Clausen's gravesite is located with a view of Danfoss.

Lisa Winther (2 years ago)
Cozy little church. Has been in the film "In war and love" as a location, among other things.

lisa corkery (3 years ago)
Stunning church so well kept both my grandparents buried there. Great and loving memories held here.

Sten Herbst (4 years ago)
Fin kirke på nordals

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