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.

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

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

Garmo stave church is a unique building at Maihaugen, originally built at Garmo in Lom in the early 1200s – moved and rebuilt in 1921.

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

Borgund Stave Church is a former parish church of the Church of Norway in Lærdal Municipality in Vestland county, Norway.

This cute little stave church is located in the village at the small island Grip – a 12 km ferry trip from from Kristiansund.

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

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

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