How do the Norwegians manage to construct wooden buildings that last over 800 years? It's simply amazing! This stave church was built around 1180 by traveling tradesmen. The majority of this type of church were built between 1130 and 1350, when the Black Death brought an end to new building. Similar churches were built elsewhere in Europe, but only the... More

This is definitely a "must-see". It is not big and impressive, but surprisingly small, and very charming. The woodcarvings are masterpieces, and you really feel a time-warp walking around this small, wooden church. This is possibly the most-photographed landmark in Norway, and once you see it, you feel you know it from postcards etc. If I travel in the area... More

beautiful place near the church and incredible church

Of course, it is the church that is the main attraction, but we would strongly recommend the visitors center. Very informative and nice exhibition, and very good food to (in norwegian context) affordable prices. And if you have the time, do take the walk in the woods and hills to see the historic roads as well.

A very well preserved stave church. They are in the process of reshingling it now, which is very interesting to watch. You can buy some of the old shingles at the visitors center to help offset the restoration costs, how cool!! The visitors center is definitely worth some time to visit. It contains artifacts from several stave churches and lots... More