Norwegian Lutheran Church
Norwegian Lutheran Church
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,183 contributions
Feb 2023
This simple church is really beautiful, but it also a major contradiction. Set in amazing scenery with beautiful mountains and glaciers all around, this church served as religious center for a group of people hunting and killing God's creatures. Strange to see religion normalizing what we view today as horribly barbaric. Obviously a part of their culture (from which Norway has thankfully moved on), taken by itself the church is elegantly simple and obviously served as a cultural center for this population (including the extensive library in the rear of the church). The church is well maintained and still in active use for special services. Definitely worth the visit.
Written 17 March 2023
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Florian254
Norddeutschland1,418 contributions
Jan 2023
Monday to Friday kill whales and on Sunday go and visit the church. St least the guy who set the whole thing up tried to be nice to his employees in a way he thought to be the best. A church that would get totally unnoticed if at another place
Written 9 March 2023
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Alaska23_Family
Eagle River, AK394 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
My wife and I recently visited this church while cruising South Georgia island. Although the whaling station seldom used the church for religious purposes, it also served as the station’s library. Many of the original books are still present in the back room. A recently added Shackleton bust is also on display. Worth a visit.
Written 28 March 2019
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MalcolmM1947
Richmond-upon-Thames, UK432 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
The church has been repaired and repainted and looks like it was built yesterday. Inside is also immaculate but you can see that it is quite old. There are various plaques on the wall commemorating visiting ships and at end of the building by the altar there is a library holding hundreds of old books, their age showing with blown bindings.
Written 16 February 2019
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YTCHENG
Hong Kong, China15,491 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This Norwegian Lutheran Church is the south-most church in the world. It locates in Grytviken near to the defunct whaling station and also famous among tourists because Sir Shackleton was buried nearby. There are stories behind the church and the whaling station. Grytviken has been chosen as one of the landing sight for our Antarctica Expedition Cruise ship and we were lucky to visit this place on 7 Jan morning after snowing throughout the night before. The snow-covered mountains had added beauty to the quiet environment and all our cruisemates rushed to take photos around within the limited time allowed on land. Highly recommended.
Written 1 February 2019
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roaming_kiwi58
Christchurch, New Zealand2,724 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This church is in a very scenic position at Grytviken. Well kept and worth a few minutes if you visit Grytviken. They let you ring the bells.
Written 29 January 2019
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Lester P
Havre de Grace, MD526 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
This historic church is nice for photography, both inside and out. Great backdrops with a sheer mountain on one side and snow-capped peaks on another.
Written 11 January 2019
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Carmel E
Doha4 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Two of our tour group, Joanne and Adam, got married in this Church 1 December 2017. So exciting!! It was all pre-arranged and kept 'hush-hush' till the day we visited Grytviken. The tour group and accompanying crew were witnesses and guests to the event. A memorable experience indeed.
Written 31 October 2018
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Nathan
Australia414 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
the church is well kept and maintained. Interesting history and great to be in such such a beautiful location.
Written 1 February 2018
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Sailorjo01
Grytviken27 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
The church has been subject to lots of renovation work, and despite been over 100 years looks as good as the day it was built. A lovely place to explore, and don't miss the Norwegian library in the far corner.
Written 22 January 2018
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575selenec
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Any idea where can I contact a officiant to having a wedding ceremony there ?