Category: Stave Churces

Heddal Stave Church is located near Notodden in Telemark. It is built in the 13th century and is the largest stave church in the country.

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

Røldal stave church was one of the most important pilgrimage destination because it is said that the church crucifix has healing properties.

Overlooking the Lustrafjord, Urnes stave church in Luster is among the oldest stave church in Norway. UNESCO listed in 1979.

Reinli stave church built around 1190 is not the first church built on its location in Valdres. It's not the second either. But the third!

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

The impressive Stave Church visible from road 7 when passing Gol is not a medieval church, but a replica built in the 1980s.

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

Haltdalen Stave Church was built in the 1170s in the village of Haltdalen, Trøndelag. Two twin churches – or replicas – are built.

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.