Churches in Østsalling

Visit Junget Church and see the pulpit from 1595, erected by Albert Skeel, whose executed body was later buried beneath it.

From the outside, Selde Church appears as a traditional 15th-century village church, but inside, you'll discover a wealth of impressive decorative features.

The church boasts beautiful stained glass windows that bathe the space in colored light. Intricate wood carvings and paintings also adorn the walls, adding to the sacred and artistic atmosphere.

East of Åsted Church lies an area with deep roots in Denmark’s legal history. This is where the Åsted Birketing was held from 1552 to 1688. About 1 km north of the church, you’ll find the gallows hill – the former execution site of the court – located near the old fortifications of Sallingholm and the village with its historic origins.

Visit Thorum Church and meet “Salling’s Reformer” – a true first mover of the Reformation era.

At Tøndering Cemetery, you can find a burial site dating back to the 12th century!

Roslev Church is a roadside church, open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Step inside and discover how even a church building can evolve with time. The original structure dates back to the 1100s, but in the late 19th century—when Roslev began to grow with the arrival of the railway—the church was expanded with a side arm, known as a transept.

A Piece of Local History While you're here, take a moment to visit the family gravesite of Member of Parliament Jens Peter Dalsgaard from the Skive district, located just outside on the church grounds.

Can a church contain both a relief of a woman giving birth and an image of Santa Claus? Come to Rybjerg Church and find out!

Grinderslev Church is not just a building – it is a monument to faith, history, and human life. A visit here is a journey through centuries, where every stone and detail tells its own story. The church is open on Fridays between 9:30 and 11:30. So come by for a cup of coffee and a chat.

Visit Thise Church and see an authentic Golden Age painting by Constantin Hansen.

Visit Jebjerg Church – built on ancient foundations, filled with medieval furnishings, yet only 100 years old.

In the Middle Ages, Lyby Church was considered the “Syssel Church” for the Salling district, with a local assembly held at nearby Bostrup Tinghøj. In 1375, a gathering took place in the church, where the region’s leading men discussed the hardships of the time: war, fire, crop failure, disease, and dwindling fish stocks.

There, with hands raised to heaven, they swore to defend the church’s freedoms and rights – a vow that still echoes in the stones.

Grønning Church – A Romanesque Gem in the Danish Countryside

Resen Church near Skive is a roadside church and is open on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop by and see The Crucifixion by Svend Havsteen-Mikkelsen, as well as a memorial plaque from 1756 dedicated to the noble Rosenkrantz family of Krabbesholm.