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The Valberg Church is characterised as a long church. The elongated form of the sanctuary room symbolises the path of mankind or the journey of life. The goal is the altar which is a symbol of eternal life. In terms of Norwegian plan types, long churches were most common from the Middle Ages until the 20th century.

Originally the church had a capacity of 360 people. Today the seating capacity has been reduced to 250. This size reduction has provided space for new acquisitions, such as a light globe, table for refreshments and a piano. Additionally, hanging above the isle in the nave there is a spectacular candlelit chandelier, as well as an electric chandelier. Between these hangs a model of a boat with four pairs of oars, square sail and cabin. Beneath the stairs to the gallery, which lies at the very back of the nave, modernised toilets have been installed.

Valberg kirke