Category: Stave Churces

Dragon heads stare down from the roof – like a Viking-era stave church. But it's different. The wood is too fresh. The lines too perfect…

Øye Stave Church (Øye stavkyrkje) built in 1965 is located in the village of Øye close to road E16 and the lake Vangsmjøse.

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 church is only 12 by 4 metres (39 by 13 ft) and has only 40 seats, making it the smallest stave church still in use in all of Scandinavia.

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

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

Rødven stave church is beautifully located by the Romsdalsfjord among the peaks of the Romsdalsalpane mountains.

Vang Stave Church is the story of a church that was destined to be demolished, but was moved – first near Berlin, then to Silesia in Prussia.

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.

Lomen Stave Church (Lomen stavkyrkje) is located in Vestre Slidre Municipality in Innlandet county. Today only used is special occasions.