# Åkra Church, Norway: what it is and when to go > Åkra Church is a church building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway (Haugesund Municipality). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to March and May to September. In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/akra-kirke/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Church building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway · Temples - **Where:** Norway - **Best time:** December to March and May to September. - **Nearest airport:** SVG Stavanger, 49 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [karmoykirken.no](https://www.karmoykirken.no/) - **Run by:** Karmøy kirkelig fellesråd - **Coordinates:** 59.25691, 5.19547 ## What it is and where Åkra Church is a church building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway (Haugesund Municipality). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Haugesund Municipality](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/haugesund/), where this site lists 36 more places to see, 18 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 59.25691, 5.19547; the nearest main airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG, Stavanger), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=59.256912%2C5.195468) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.256912%2C5.195468) - **Run by:** Karmøy kirkelig fellesråd It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/espiritual/) places in Norway. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Åkra Church is **December to March and May to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Best time | 6 h 33 | | February | Best time | 8 h 53 | | March | Best time | 11 h 22 | | April | Possible | 14 h 09 | | May | Best time | 16 h 39 | | June | Best time | 18 h 11 | | July | Best time | 17 h 32 | | August | Best time | 15 h 15 | | September | Best time | 12 h 30 | | October | Possible | 9 h 48 | | November | Possible | 7 h 14 | | December | Best time | 5 h 48 | In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Norway To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Norway checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Old Åkra Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/akra-gamle-kirke/): Church building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway · 207 m - [Øvre Eide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/ovre-eide-naturreservat/): Protected area in Norway · 4.7 km - [Ferkingstad Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/ferkingstad-kyrkje/): Church building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway · 5.5 km - [Kopervik Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/kopervik-kirke/): Building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway · 6.8 km - [Avaldsnes Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/avaldsnes-kirke/): Church in Rogaland, Norway · 12 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Norway guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/). ## More in Norway: Temples - [Urnes Stave Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/urnes-stave-church/): church building in Luster, Vestland, Norway - [Nidaros Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/nidaros-cathedral/): cathedral in Trondheim, Norway - [Borgund Stave Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/borgund-stavkyrkje/): wooden church (cultural heritage) in Lærdal, Norway - [Oslo Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/oslo-cathedral/): cathedral in Oslo, Norway - [Arctic Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/arctic-cathedral/): church in Tromsø, Norway - [Heddal Stave Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/heddal-stavkyrkje/): church in Telemark, Norway Every Norway place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Åkra Church? It is a church building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Norway: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Åkra Church? December to March and May to September. In June there are 18 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 48. ### How do you get to Åkra Church? The nearest main airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), 49 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.256912%2C5.195468) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Old Åkra Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/akra-gamle-kirke/), [Øvre Eide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/ovre-eide-naturreservat/), [Ferkingstad Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/ferkingstad-kyrkje/). The rest is in [the Norway guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/noruega/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/553065988), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12011484), CC0. More about Åkra Church on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%85kra_Church). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).