St Olav's Church

St Olav's Church is a historic Danish Protestant church located in Serampore (Frederiksnagore), Hooghly district, West Bengal, on the banks of the Hooghly River. Built between 1800 and 1806 under Danish Governor Colonel Ole Bie and dedicated to King Olaf II of Norway, it features a distinctive yellow facade, clock tower and classical European architecture. Restored with assistance from the National Museum of Denmark, it stands as a prominent reminder of Danish colonial heritage in Bengal.

Visitors can expect a well-preserved colonial-era church with a bright yellow exterior, white trim, tall clock tower, and classical pediment. Inside is a spacious hall with wooden pews, altar, and Danish royal insignia. The church stands on an open compound near the Hooghly River, close to Serampore College. The setting is quiet and suitable for sightseeing, photography of the exterior, and learning about Danish heritage in Serampore.

Built between 1800 and 1806 during Danish rule over Frederiksnagore (Serampore) under Governor Colonel Ole Bie, who funded the construction. Dedicated to St. Olav, patron saint of Norway. It served the Danish community until Serampore was sold to the British in 1845. The church was later managed by the Serampore College Council and restored between 2013-2016 with assistance from the National Museum of Denmark.

An important example of Danish colonial architecture and Protestant heritage in West Bengal. It represents the cultural legacy of the Danish settlement in Serampore and remains a landmark of Indo-Danish historical ties, located near other Danish-era structures such as Serampore College and the Danish Cemetery.