Category: Stave Churces

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

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

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

Ringebu Stave Church in Gudbrandsdalen north of Lillehammer was built around 1220 and is among the largest stave churches.

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

Uvdal Stave Church (Uvdal stavkirke) is situated at Uvdal in the beautiful valley Numedal along the great riding road Road 40 in Buskerud.

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.

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

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