Vinger church

Kongsvinger's beautiful 17th-century church is located at the foot of Øvrebyen, Kongsvinger's old town. With its characteristic onion dome, it is a favourite and beautiful photo motif. Today, the church is used for the popular concert series ‘Klang under kuppelen’, where both local and national artists perform.

Vinger church is located in Vinger parish in Kongsvinger municipality. It is built in wood and was constructed in 1697. The church has a choir loft and 600 seats. The church has protection status automatically listed (1650-1850). Architect is Peder Gundersen Norigarden

In 1697, it was decided to move Vinger Church from the flood-prone vicarage in Hov on the east bank of the river Glommen to where it stands today. You can now find it on a hilltop. The chancel that stands there was built in 1697 in a simple baroque style, the corner posts are strong and distinctive, as are the portals.

Vinger church was originally a garrison church, but the later square was used as a parade ground. At the end of the 1890s, Vinger Church underwent a major restoration. This time the work was carried out by Kongsvingers Günther Schüssler.