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Hopperstad Stave Church

6893 Vik i Sogn
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The richly decorated Hopperstad stave church in Vik would have been lost but for the intervention of cultural conservationists, who managed to save it just in the nick of time.
This stave church was one of the many stave churches that would have been lost but for the intervention of cultural conservationists, who managed to save it just in the nick of time. Hopperstad was built in 1130 and is, together with Urnes, the oldest stave church in existence. 

During its long life, Hopperstad Stave Church has both suffered periods of neglect and experienced a wonderful revival in the 1880s. With the exception of the nave and the chancel, most of the church's interior had been removed. In 1881, the architect Peter Andreas Blix offered his services free of charge. The stave church was restored using other churches as models. The external gallery and ridge turret are clearly inspired by Borgund Stave Church.

For updated opening hours and prices: www.stavechurch.com

 

Season:
01. June  – 30. September

Opening hours:
09:00 –16:00
 

Reservations for groups:
tlf. +47 57 69 52 70 (or +47 57 67 88 40)
e-mail: hopperstad@stavechurch.com

Prices

Adults                                              NOK 80

Groups (min. 15)| pensioners         NOK 70

Student/children over 5 yrs             NOK 60

Family                                           NOK 200

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    • traveltheworld012
      Rochester, Minnesota
      Wonderful visit in the village of my ancestry.
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 26th August 2019
      We were visiting Vik because my Great Grandmother grew up here on a nearby farm in the 1850s. Special interest was to visit here and explore the grave markers to see if I recognized any names... Read full review
    • 30Paul27
      Lisburn, United Kingdom
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      Couples
      So quaint
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 18th September 2019
      Was on trip with Go Fjords and came to Vik and visited this unique and quaint Church. Guided tour spoke of its history. Read full review
    • Mainseagull
      Charlestown, Rhode Island
      Our favorite Norwegian Stave CHurch.
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 25th October 2019
      We walked about 20 minutes from the fyord ferry dock, passing through the village centre. Hopperstad is located in a rural setting. Beautifully preserved. We were moved to find engravings, intact... Read full review
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    Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
    AdultsNOK80.00 per person
    ChildrenNOK60.00 per person
    Family ticketNOK200.00 1 day
    Senior citizensNOK70.00 per person

    Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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    Coming from the village centre turn right following the sign "Hopperstad stavkyrkje".

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