Bagsværd Church

Seen from the outside, Bagsværd Church with its smooth, white concrete facades and greyish aluminium roofs more resembles a modern industrial plant rather than a house of prayer. Stepping inside, one is greeted by a flood of light and a visual poetry of soft shapes and edgy curves in the building, designed by world renowned Danish architect Jørn Utzon. The white concrete roof undulates over the space like drifting clouds, a continuous source of inspiration for many of Utzon's architectural creations. Not only does the roof appear to float, but even the walls seem to dissolve into the light-flooded annexes. The altar wall solely consists of an airy web of fine, slender tiles. Complete different Bagsværd Church thus lends an organic shape to a rigorous design. Completed in 1976, this unique building has added a new dimension to the way Danish churches are conceived, designed, and built. The altar carpets and other artworks were created by Jørn Utzon's daughter, weaver and ceramicist Lin Utzon. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, December 31th, January 1st, Good Friday.