Kirkelandet Church is one of the finest pieces of post-war architecture in western Norway — a modernist building completed in 1964 that replaced the original church destroyed in the German bombing of Kristiansund in 1940. The interior is notable for its colourful stained glass windows and the way natural light plays through the building at different times of day. The angular roof and the integration of bell tower and nave give it a presence that most Norwegian post-war churches lack.
The church is the dominant landmark on the main island and visible from the harbour. It is generally open to visitors during daylight hours except during services. Even if you have limited interest in churches, Kirkelandet is worth a look as a record of how Norway rebuilt itself — functionalist, confident, and better than strictly necessary.