Strømsø Church, also known as Holy Cross Church (Hellig Kors kirke), is a timber cruciform church built in 1667 in early baroque style. The initiative came from Danish governor Daniel Knoff, who served as both patron and builder. He lies buried in the crypt beneath the nave.
The merchants of Strømsø funded the construction and continued to maintain the church for generations. Many of them rest in the surrounding churchyard. Though the building is built of logs, its interior received a baroque makeover and was later reworked by architect Christian Grosch between 1839 and 1843. The church still holds its original baptismal font, chandeliers, and a good deal of period furnishings from the 1660s.
The merchants of Strømsø funded the construction and continued to maintain the church for generations. Many of them rest in the surrounding churchyard. Though the building is built of logs, its interior received a baroque makeover and was later reworked by architect Christian Grosch between 1839 and 1843. The church still holds its original baptismal font, chandeliers, and a good deal of period furnishings from the 1660s.
