{"id":764,"date":"2019-09-25T14:54:33","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T12:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=1455"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:22:09","slug":"arctic-cathedral-in-tromso","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/arctic-cathedral-in-tromso\/","title":{"rendered":"The Arctic Cathedral is Troms\u00f8&#8217;s lighthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tMidnight concert in the golden light of the midnight sun, an atmospheric visit in the darkness, lit with colours on special occasions; the Arctic Cathedral is a beacon in the town, for churchgoers and for travellers in the north.  \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Iceberg, Sami tent, boathouse, fish-drying rack? Or the rocky island of H\u00e5ja? Just what was it that inspired the architect Jan Inge Hovig to choose this special shape for Arctic Cathedral? The artist himself actually contributed to the confusion by making different statements on different occasions. This is probably how myths are born \u2013 and there is no authoritative answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006969_Konrad-Konieczny_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006969_Konrad-Konieczny_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" alt=\"The church shines like a lighthouse at dusk (c) Konrad Koniescny\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/006969_Konrad-Konieczny_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"The church shines like a lighthouse at dusk (c) Konrad Koniescny\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001799_Gaute-Bruvik_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"1204x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001799_Gaute-Bruvik_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" alt=\"The church looks out on a winters&#039; night(c) Gaute Bruvik\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001799_Gaute-Bruvik_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"The church looks out on a winters&#039; night(c) Gaute Bruvik\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001890_Hanne-Knudsen_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001890_Hanne-Knudsen_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" alt=\"Eleven panels form the walls of the church (c) Hanne Knudsen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001890_Hanne-Knudsen_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"Eleven panels form the walls of the church (c) Hanne Knudsen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: The church shines like a lighthouse at dusk (c) Konrad Koniescny<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The church looks out on a winters&#039; night(c) Gaute Bruvik<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Eleven panels form the walls of the church (c) Hanne Knudsen<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-is-actually-named-tromsdalen-church\">It is actually named Tromsdalen Church <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arctic Cathedral stands proud at the end of Troms\u00f8 bridge, clearly visible from the centre of the town, set against the background of the 1238 metre Tromsdalstind peak. It is actually called \u201cTromsdalen Church\u201d, and serves as the parish church for mainland Troms\u00f8. However, on account of its striking shape and daring architecture, the church became known as Ishavskatedralen (The Arctic Cathedral) as soon as it was opened in 1965.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-church-is-inspired-by-ice-and-snow\">The Church is inspired by ice and snow <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strip lights have been positioned between the 11 lamella panels that make up the walls and when darkness falls, the unusual outline of the church is clearly visible from all parts of Troms\u00f8. The special chandeliers of Czech crystal are inspired by icicles and contribute to the distinctively cool look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-there-is-a-large-east-facing-glass-mosaic\">There is a large east facing glass mosaic <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eastern wall behind the altar is decorated with one of the largest, most monumental glass mosaics in Europe. The mosaic is the work of Victor Sparre and depicts the second coming of Christ. The mosaic pieces are 3 cm thick, so on sunny mornings the work becomes almost completely transparent. When the midnight sun shines from the west, however, the colours become deep and intense. During the dark months, the entire mosaic is blacked out although you can still see it from the outside. The glass mosaic dates back to 1972 and was not actually a part of the architect\u2019s vision. The original intention was to use standard glass in the east wall as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-concerts-are-offered-all-year-round\">Concerts are offered all year round <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new organ \u2013 a magnificent instrument \u2013 was installed in the church a few years ago. Concerts are now held in the Arctic Cathedral all year long, often involving the congregation\u2019s five choirs. In the summer, however, the church is even more accessible, as the congregation is delighted to welcome guests to midnight sun concerts featuring professional musicians. These concerts start just before midnight, so afterwards the audience can step out and enjoy the midnight sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001329_Arthur-Arnesen_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001329_Arthur-Arnesen_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" alt=\"A concert during the Northern Lights Festival in January (c) Arthur Arnesen\/Nordlysfestivalen\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001329_Arthur-Arnesen_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"A concert during the Northern Lights Festival in January (c) Arthur Arnesen\/Nordlysfestivalen\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001952_Knut-Hansvold_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"536x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001952_Knut-Hansvold_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" alt=\"The midnight sun provides beams and shadows during the midnight sun concerts (c) Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001952_Knut-Hansvold_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"The midnight sun provides beams and shadows during the midnight sun concerts (c) Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001954_Knut-Hansvold_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"536x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001954_Knut-Hansvold_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" alt=\"Filaments of midnight sun shining on the great mosaic(c) Knut Hansvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001954_Knut-Hansvold_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"Filaments of midnight sun shining on the great mosaic(c) Knut Hansvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001816_Gaute-Bruvik_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-size=\"531x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001816_Gaute-Bruvik_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" alt=\"The church is the light in the darkness (c) Gaute Bruvik\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/001816_Gaute-Bruvik_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" data-caption=\"The church is the light in the darkness (c) Gaute Bruvik\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: A concert during the Northern Lights Festival in January (c) Arthur Arnesen\/Nordlysfestivalen<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The midnight sun provides beams and shadows during the midnight sun concerts (c) Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Filaments of midnight sun shining on the great mosaic(c) Knut Hansvold<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The church is the light in the darkness (c) Gaute Bruvik<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"vnn__byline vnn-grid has-no-author has-no-date has-tags\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-tags\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/?fwp_se-og-gjore=architecture\" 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region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-template-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/a-gentle-hike-to-engnes-reveals-stunning-views-and-wartime-secrets\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engnes-Skjervoy-walk-to-Bunkers-Photo-Knut-Hansvold-10-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>A gentle hike to Engnes \u00a0reveals stunning views and wartime secrets<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-14664\" class=\"wp-block-post t2-grid-item-col-4 post-14664 artikler type-artikler status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway todo-sapmi-culture facilities-sami facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-leave-no-tracer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-slow-traveller\"><div class=\"t2-featured-template-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway todo-sapmi-culture facilities-sami facilities-sustainability season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-leave-no-tracer 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