Category: Stave Churces

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hopperstad Stave Church (Hopperstad stavkirke) in Vikøyri in Vik, is together with Urnes stave church, the oldes stave church in Norway.