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Stave churches

Stave churches are considered to be among the most important examples of wooden Medieval architecture in Europe. In the Middle Ages, there were probably more than 1,000 stave churches in Norway. Today, only 28 remain, including Urnes stave church, which is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

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Lærdal

Borgund Stave church

Built around 1180 and is dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. The church is exceptionally well preserved and is one of the most distinctive stave churches in...

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Kristiansund

Fishing village of Grip

Situated 14 km out to sea, the island of Grip is part of Kristiansund municipality. It is a small fishing community made up of more than 80 islands of all...

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Kristiansund

Grip Stave church

In the middle of the island, protected by houses and on the island's highest point, you will find the little red stave church, standing as it has stood since...

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Vik

Hopperstad Stave Church

Hopperstad stave church is one of the oldest and biggest stave churches in Norway.

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Sogndal

Kaupanger Stave Church, Sogndal

This stave church at Kaupanger in Sogndal is the largest of the stave churches, and is still in use as the local parish church. The Kaupanger Stave Church was built in the so-called Borgund style on the remnants of two earlier churches, and dates back to about 1190.

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Kvernes Stavkirke, Averøy

Averøy

Kvernes Stave Church

A beautiful and special stave church. Kvernes stave church, dating from approx. 1300 AD., is one of the youngest of the Norwegian stave churches. Located...

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Averøy

Kvernes Stave Church

Kvernes has had great historical significance as a religious and cultural meeting point for Nordmøre. The excavation of a white phallus stone, a sacred symbol...

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Rauma

Rødven Stave Church

The history of this church dates back to the 13th century, and a crucifix from that period is among the oldest furnishings. A new chancel and sacristy was...

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Odda

Røldal Stave Church

The church was built at the end of the 13 th century and is famous for its crucifix. According to legend it sweats once a year (July 6 th), and the sweat has...

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Aurland

Undredal Stave church

Undredal Church is built as a stave church in 1147 and was called St. Nicholas Chapel. The church has white clapboard sidings and is the smallest in...

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