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National Fortresses

There are 14 large fortresses along the coast of Norway. Akershus Fortress in Oslo and Oscarsborg Fortress in Drøbak are among the most popular ones.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, History, History

Stave churches

Urnes Stave Church in Luster, beside the Sognefjord, is the only stave church in the world to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, Cultural heritage, History

Norway's remaining stave churches

Urnes Stave Church in Luster, beside the Sognefjord, is on the prestigious UNESCO's World Heritage List. Altogether Norway has 28 stave churches.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, History

Architecture

The stave churches are Norway's contribution to the history of world architecture. Snøhetta is one of the modern firms with international attention.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, Culture

Buildings & Monuments in Norway

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Attractions in the Sognefjord area

See several of Norway’s most popular attractions, such as the Nærøyfjord, Urnes Stave Church, Flåm Railway and Vettisfossen Waterfall.
Interest: Nature attractions, Buildings & Monuments, Museums & Galleries, Fjords & Mountains

Attractions in Bjorli and Lesja

Lesja Bygdetun, the ironworks at Lesjaverk and the watermill at Sagelva are among the many attractions you can visit when visiting our beautiful area.
Interest: Museums & Galleries, Buildings & Monuments

Attractions in Geilo

Experience Geilo as it used to be century ago. Visit stave churches, local museums and learn about the knife and tool manufacturing in the area.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, Museums & Galleries

What to do in the Kristiansand Region

Go on a boat trip to picturesque Lillesand, take a stroll thorough Kristiansand's charming old town or visit the former naval base at Odderøya.
Interest: Tours & Safaris, Buildings & Monuments, Museums & Galleries, Family & Fun
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