Skjoldhøj Church

Modern church architecture in Brabrand

Skjoldhøj Church was built in 1983-84 and designed by the Danish architects Friis & Moltke. Inspired by traditional Danish village churches, the architecture brings together the church, porch and parish centre on a hilltop in Brabrand.

A bright and colourful interior

The church seats 265 people. Wide windows fill the room with daylight and highlight the pale blue wooden walls, yellow ceiling and floor of yellow bricks. The altar and pulpit feature details made from Bornholm granite.

Mosaics and decorative art

Four mosaics by the artist Emil Gregersen represent fire, air, water and earth. Together, they form a white cross on the wall behind the altar.

The hexagonal baptismal font was created by the stonemason Paul Erland and features symbols of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

A porch with olive trees

The porch resembles a cobbled street connecting the church and the parish centre. Brick walls, glass gables and Spanish olive trees create a bright and distinctive space.

Skjoldhøj Church hosts services, concerts, choir performances and activities for both children and adults.

See what others are sharing on Instagram

#skjolhøjkirke #visitaarhus #visitaarhusregion