Voldum Kirke

Voldum Kirke is a village church in the countryside of Favrskov in East Jutland. The present building stands on a site where there has likely been a church since the 12th century. An earlier and smaller church here was constructed in tuff, a soft, porous stone. Over time this material developed cracks, and the structure became unstable. The old church eventually collapsed and was demolished in the early 17th century, making way for the later church visitors see today.

Voldum Kirke offers a straightforward stop if you are interested in how village churches have changed over time. The story of the earlier tuff-built church, its cracking walls and later collapse in the 17th century, gives a clear sense of how building materials and techniques affected church life in rural Denmark.

Worth a short stop if you are interested in church history and nearby countryside villages.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

15-30 minutes

Best time to visit

Daylight hours, when you can clearly see the church’s exterior details and understand its setting in the surrounding countryside.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Jeppe Væktæppe the Troll

  Attraction · 679 m

• Nielstrup Museum

  Museum · 1.8 km

• Alling Ådal Valley near Randers

  Park · 2.0 km

• The Baroque castle Clausholm Slot near Hadsten

  Historic building · 2.3 km

• 

  Skader Church

  Church · 2.6 km

• Halling Church

  Church · 3.4 km

Frequently asked

What is special about Voldum Kirke compared to other churches in the area?

Voldum Kirke stands on a site where there has probably been a church since the 12th century. An earlier, smaller church here was built in tuff, a relatively porous stone. Over time the tuff walls cracked, the building became unstable, and the church eventually collapsed and was demolished in the early 17th century. That background makes the site interesting if you are curious about church building history.

Why did the earlier church at Voldum Kirke collapse?

The older church at Voldum was built using tuff, which is a relatively porous and soft material. As time passed, the stone developed cracks and the structure weakened. At some point the instability led to the building collapsing. This problem with the tuff construction was the reason the earlier church was eventually demolished in the early 17th century.

How old is Voldum Kirke?

There has probably been a church at Voldum since the 12th century, so the church site itself has a long history. The original smaller church from that period, built in tuff, no longer stands because it cracked and collapsed and was later demolished in the early 17th century. The current church building is therefore younger than the first medieval church on the site.

Is Voldum Kirke worth a detour from Margueritruten?

Voldum Kirke is a modest stop, mainly of interest if you care about church architecture and building history. The story of the earlier tuff-built church, its cracking walls and eventual collapse in the early 17th century, gives the place a clear historical angle. If you have limited time, you might combine a quick visit here with other nearby stops.

Can I combine a visit to Voldum Kirke with other nearby sights?

Yes, Voldum Kirke is close enough to fit into a short local circuit. You could look at the church and then continue to Jeppe Væktæppe the Troll for an outdoor stop, or on to Nielstrup Museum for a small dose of local history. This makes the detour more worthwhile if you are planning your day around several brief visits.

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