Ginnerup Church
Ginnerup Church near Grenaa is a chalkstone church dating from the 12th century. Discover the Romanesque nave, the late Gothic chancel and a church interior featuring an altarpiece, a baptismal font and a crucifix from various historical periods.
A medieval church built of chalk stone
Ginnerup Church dates from the 12th century and was built during the Romanesque period. The church is constructed of chalk stone, which was also used for several other churches on Djursland.
Today, only the nave has retained its Romanesque style. Towards the end of the Middle Ages, the original chancel was demolished and replaced by the present late Gothic chancel, which forms a single unit with the nave.
Church art through the centuries
The altarpiece was created around 1600 and dates from the Renaissance. The painting on the altarpiece was painted by H.C. Levy in 1875 and depicts the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
In the church, you can also see a crucifix dating from around 1300. The Romanesque baptismal font is carved from granite and decorated with foliage and animal figures. The baptismal basin originates from southern Germany and is dated to 1575.
Hidden frescoes
In 1907, traces of frescoes were discovered in the church’s vaults. The paintings were in poor condition and were therefore whitewashed over again.
In the porch hangs a chandelier, which the church inherited from Ellen Hougaard in 2016.
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Contact information
- Phone: +45 23 99 99 95
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