In 1933, H.C.W. Tórgarð, an architect from Tórshavn, received a request to design blueprints and cost estimates for a new church in Hvannasund. However, the process took much longer than expected, and actual construction did not begin until 1948.
The design remained unchanged throughout the years. The plan included concrete walls, wooden interior paneling, and a corrugated iron roof, which the builders later replaced with asbestos during construction. The church measured 22 alen (about 13.8 m) in length and 12 alen (about 7.5 m) in width, with windows on both sides. It accommodated 100 fixed seats in the nave, along with extra seating in the choir and gallery. The design was inspired by the church in Kirkja, blending traditional Faroese architecture with durable modern materials.
Finding a contractor to take on the job proved difficult. The committee advertised the construction work in newspapers, but no one submitted a bid. Eventually, the residents of Sund decided to build the church themselves.
Niels í Buð led the concrete work, while Meinhard Poulsen, a master builder, and Jóaness Christiansen, a carpenter from Kirkja, managed the woodwork. Their determination and skills allowed the project to move forward despite the lack of external builders.
The local team worked steadily to finish the building. On November 12, 1949, Martin Sivertsen (Hvannasund) and Gunnar Krúnufjall (Norðtoftir) inspected the completed church and approved it. Their assessment confirmed that the building met all standards.
The new church became a proud symbol of local dedication and craftsmanship, reflecting the strong community spirit of Hvannasund and its neighboring villages.
Today, the church serves the parish of Hvannasund, Norðdepil, Norðtoftir, and Múli. It remains an active place of worship and an important cultural landmark in the region.
(Source: J. P. Gregoriussen, “Nýggjaru Kirkjurnar”; Fólkakirkjan)
Hvannasunds kirkja holds services every Sunday and public holiday at 11:00.
For more information, visit the official Fólkakirkjan page.
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