Category: Stave Churces

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

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

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

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.

The medieval Gol Stave Church is situated at Norsk Folkemuseum (Norwegian Museum of Cultural History) at Bygdøy in Oslo.

Rollag Stave Church was probably built in second half of the 12th century and is decorated with a mixture of artistic expressions.

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

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

Hegge Stave Church (Hegge stavkyrkje) is a 13th-century stave church in Hegge in Øystre Slidre Municipality.

Nore Stave Church is located at Nore in Viken county. It is one of four stave churches you can admire along road 40.