Category: Stave Churces

Flesberg Stave Church is dating back to approximately 1150-1200 and is known for its interior decorations and stone fence.

Lom Stave Church is an impressive church with a rich history. It was built in the mid-12th century and was used by both locals and travelers.

Hedalen stave church is probably built sometime between 1150 and 1200, but the first reference to it is in 1327.

Høyjord Stave Church is located in the village of Høyjord in Sandefjord and is the suthernmost stave church in Norway.

Ringebu Stave Church in Gudbrandsdalen north of Lillehammer was built around 1220 and is among the largest stave churches.

Torpo Stave Church is the only one in Hallingdal which is preserved on its original site and among the oldest stave churches in Norway.

Eidsborg Stave Church is located in the village of Eidsborg. The church was built in a long church design around the year 1250.

Kvernes Stave Church from the 14th century is located at Averøy in Møre og Romsdal. The old church is among the smallest ever built.

Høre stave church, built in 1179 is located in Vang, 2 km from road E16. Year confirmed by runic writings – and by dendrochronology.

Kaupanger Stave Church (Kaupanger stavkyrkje) is the largest stave church in Vestland county – along the longest fjord – Sognefjorden.