Dolm church
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On the other side of the island of Hitra, with a beautiful view of the sea, lies Dolm Church, one of the oldest church buildings along the Trøndelag coast still in use today. We don’t know exactly when it was built, but it likely dates back to the 15th century, when Dolm became the center of one of Norway’s wealthiest parishes. In the Middle Ages, this was a major religious hub for islanders, and many came here for baptisms, weddings, or mass. Some may have come simply to seek comfort and hope in a time when life was often challenging. The church is often associated with the pilgrim tradition and the journey toward Nidaros in Trondheim, which was the most important holy site in Norway at the time. Dolm Church is also the setting for the annual “Maren Play,” which tells the story of Maren Johanne Olsdatter Jektvik, who was sentenced to death on Dolmøya in 1849. Maren was accused of poisoning her husband. She initially denied the charges but later confessed and was executed by beheading that same year. Dolm Church thus tells more than just the story of religious life, it preserves the memory of the everyday lives and dramatic events of those who lived here long ago.