Churches

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There are 26 churches in the Lemvig area, many of which are situated in isolated spots in the landscape. A special characteristic of those near the West Coast is the fact that, following a North-western Jutland tradition, the gables of the towers face north and south, unlike most other churches in Denmark. The reason is said to be the strong westerly wind. Another curiosity is the white fences around the graves in the cemeteries. This can be seen at the churches in Fjaltring, Ferring and Trans. Most of the churches are built in Romanesque style with a Gothic-style tower, and the furnishings date from many different centuries. The cemeteries, too, are an exciting piece of history with a lot of tombstones bearing witness to the dangerous life at sea.

Lemvig Church was built in the 13 th century, but the fine onion-shaped cupola was not added until 1933-35, when the church went through thorough restoration work. Inside the church you can admire the Danish artist Bodil Kaalund’s decorations.

There is also a Catholic church in Lemvig, Church of the Holy Cross, built in 1905 by Methodists.

A short distance to the west of Lemvig you will find Heldum Church , the only towerless church in the area.

Harboøre Church has a Renaissance altarpiece from 1605, and some of the decorations inside the church, as well as many of tombstones in the churchyard, reflect the many drowning accidents in the parish down through the ages.

Situated very near the coast line, Fjaltring Church is a 12 th-century church with a triptych dating from 1450. The Romanesque granite font is original.

Built around 1200, Trans Church is also situated on the coast line. The remains of no less than three older wooden churches have been found on the site, the oldest dating back to around the year 1000.

Rom Church – the size of Rom Church is due to its former status as a district church. The church bell from the 13th century, the candlesticks and the chalice are all rarities. Outside the church, there is a grave mound situated within the dike surrounding the church, which is an unusual feature in Denmark .

Read more information about the churches in the area here. The brochure “The Churches of the Lemvig Area” containing a description of the many churches in the area is available at the tourist offices. The brochure also contains time tables of services and church concerts.