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Idretts-, kultur- og religionsbygg

Idretts-, kultur- og religionsbygg (sports, cultural and religious buildings) is a collective category for buildings that house sport, culture and faith communities: sports halls, swimming pools, riding arenas, cinemas, theatres, museums, libraries, churches, mosques, synagogues and similar. The category is defined in SSB's standard for building types, which is also the classification that matrikkelen uses to sort every building in Norway.

The standard is hierarchical. Main category 6 covers the whole area, and beneath it sit three families:

  • Idrettsbygg (61x), sports buildings: sports halls, swimming pools, ice rinks, riding arenas, stands, changing facilities, strength training buildings.
  • Kulturbygg (65x), cultural buildings: cinemas, theatres, concert halls, museums, libraries, cultural centres, monuments.
  • Religionsbygg (67x), religious buildings: churches, chapels, crematoria, monasteries, mosques, synagogues, other ceremonial buildings.

Each building is given one three-digit code (for example 651 Kino-, teater- og konsertsalsbygg, 671 Kirke), and the code is used in official statistics, property tax valuation, municipal planning and building case processes, and energy labelling. Many of the buildings are also cultural heritage sites and may be protected or listed, which governs what can be changed without permission from Riksantikvaren or the county authority.

For property development, these buildings matter in two ways. On the one hand, they set a quality mark on a neighbourhood: proximity to a swimming pool, library or sports facility is a measurable attraction for residential buildings, especially for families with children, and counts in living-conditions analyses and the social section of the municipal master plan. On the other hand, municipalities can set order-of-development requirements in a zoning plan stating that sports and local-area facilities must be in place before new homes can be taken into use, which affects the schedule and cost picture in a development project.

In Placepoint, building types are shown as a property map layer, and you find the SSB code per building in the building panel.

How the dataset appears on the map

The dataset is part of the map layer Property as Cadastre – Property Map:

Idretts-, kultur- og religionsbygg in Placepoint

From Placepoint's dictionary: Idretts-, kultur- og religionsbygg

More information: SSB: bygningstype, classification 31, Riksantikvaren: protection and management

English: Sports, cultural and religious buildings.

Common questions we come across

What are idretts-, kultur- og religionsbygg?

Idretts-, kultur- og religionsbygg are special buildings for sport, culture and faith, such as sports halls, swimming pools, churches, mosques, cinemas, theatres and museums. These matter for the living environment and the local community.

Why are these buildings important for housing developers?

For housing developers, proximity to sports and cultural facilities increases attractiveness. The municipality can set order-of-development requirements stating that such facilities must be in place before new homes can be taken into use.

Where do I find an overview of such buildings in an area?

Data on such buildings is available in matrikkelen, municipal plans and Norway's official statistics (Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB)). Placepoint shows these as map layers so that you can quickly map the provision in an area.

Are churches and religious buildings protected?

Churches and other religious buildings are in many cases protected or preserved as cultural heritage sites. Changes or demolition require permission from the city conservation officer, Riksantikvaren or the church authorities.

What effect do sports facilities have on housing prices?

Proximity to sports facilities such as swimming pools, gyms and football pitches is a clear factor for many home buyers, especially families with children. It can affect housing prices positively.