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Vik i Sogn

Hove Stone Church

Hove Stone Church Photo: Karen Weichert
Hove Stone Church Photo: Fortidsminneforeninga
Hove Stone Church Photo: Karen Weichert
Hove Stone Church Photo: Fortidsminneforeninga
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Hove Stone Church Photo: Karen Weichert Hove Stone Church Photo: Fortidsminneforeninga Hove Stone Church Photo: Karen Weichert Hove Stone Church Photo: Fortidsminneforeninga
Hove Stone Church Photo: Karen Weichert
Hove Stone Church Photo: Fortidsminneforeninga
Hove Stone Church Photo: Karen Weichert
Hove Stone Church Photo: Fortidsminneforeninga

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Description

Hove Church is the oldest stone building in the Sogn region and probably one of the oldest in the country. It has been dated to the end of the 12th century. The church is named after Hove farm. Rich burial finds from Roman times show Hove to be an early chieftain s residence and historians think the church may have been built by a prominent landowner as a private chapel.

Text: The Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments

Opening hours and prices: www.stavechurch.com

Facilities

  • General facilities

    • parking

  • Museums, Galleries and crafts

    • guided tour during opening hours
    • guided tour by appointment

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  • Museums & Galleries Museums & Galleries
Last updated: 10/28/2010 Source: Visit Sognefjord
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The Flåm Tourist Office has brochures of the area, and can help you book accommodation, tickets for round trips and fjord cruises.

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Sognefjord is the area where you find the Flåm Railway, the Nærøyfjord, Jotunheimen, Jostedalsbreen, Urnes Stave Church and Vettisfossen Waterfall.

Attractions in Flåm

The Flåm Railway takes you to a panorama view of the fjords and mountains in the area.

What to do in Flåm

Go on a journey with the spectacular Flåm Railway and later explore the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord. Flåm is also perfect for hiking and cycling.

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