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During the Middle Ages, immense stone cathedrals were constructed in many parts of Europe. In Norway, a similar technique was used for building in wood.
Thanks to the Vikings’ interest in boat construction and home building, the technique, and tradition of wood carving was further developed. The work culminated in the stave churches.
There are several types of stave churches, but what they all have in common are corner-posts (“staves”) and a framework of timber with wall planks standing on sills. These walls are known as stave walls, hence the name stave church.
The churches’ wooden doors and finials are beautifully carved. The decorations feature an intriguing combination of Christian motifs and what is often assumed to be pre-Christian Viking themes with animals and dragons.
Today, 28 historical stave churches remain standing. As you can see in the map below, the majority of the churches are located in the inner parts of Eastern Norway and Fjord Norway.
Built around 1180 and is dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. The church is exceptionally well preserved and is…
Go to: Borgund Stave churchBuilt around 1180 and is dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. The church is exceptionally well preserved and is…
Charming, small stave church. Located by West Telemark Museum in Eidsborg.
Go to: Eidsborg Stave ChurchCharming, small stave church. Located by West Telemark Museum in Eidsborg.
The old stave church at Fantoft, originally built in Fortun in Sogn in 1150 and moved to Fantoft in 1883,…
Go to: Fantoft Stave ChurchThe old stave church at Fantoft, originally built in Fortun in Sogn in 1150 and moved to Fantoft in 1883,…
Flesberg stave church dating back to approximately 1150-1200, this church are famous for interior decorations.…
Go to: Flesberg stave churchFlesberg stave church dating back to approximately 1150-1200, this church are famous for interior decorations.…
Located at the top of the hill near the entrance to Maihaugen Open Air Museum, the stave church is the most…
Go to: Garmo Stave ChurchLocated at the top of the hill near the entrance to Maihaugen Open Air Museum, the stave church is the most…
Gol Stave Church, which is in the mediaval park Gordarike, is a true copy of the Gol stave church built in the…
Go to: Gol Stave ChurchGol Stave Church, which is in the mediaval park Gordarike, is a true copy of the Gol stave church built in the…
In the middle of the island, protected by houses and on the island's highest point, you will find the…
Go to: Grip Stave churchIn the middle of the island, protected by houses and on the island's highest point, you will find the…
The church is built to the same dimensions and in the same architectural style as the original from ca. 1170…
Go to: Haltdalen new stave church (millennium site)The church is built to the same dimensions and in the same architectural style as the original from ca. 1170…
The Hedalen Stave Church may be the oldest of its kind in Valdres today. It comprises an unusual amount of…
Go to: Hedalen Stave ChurchThe Hedalen Stave Church may be the oldest of its kind in Valdres today. It comprises an unusual amount of…
The Hegge stave church dates back to 1216 and celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2016. The church…
Go to: Hegge Stave ChurchThe Hegge stave church dates back to 1216 and celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2016. The church…
The richly decorated Hopperstad stave church in Vik would have been lost but for the intervention of cultural…
Go to: Hopperstad Stave ChurchThe richly decorated Hopperstad stave church in Vik would have been lost but for the intervention of cultural…
Høre Stave Church is rich in dragon and lion carvings from the Middle Ages, and among these are two…
Go to: Høre Stave ChurchHøre Stave Church is rich in dragon and lion carvings from the Middle Ages, and among these are two…
Its size and numbers of posts is what makes Kaupanger stave church stand out from other stave churches, as…
Go to: Kaupanger Stave Church, SogndalIts size and numbers of posts is what makes Kaupanger stave church stand out from other stave churches, as…
A beautiful and special stave church. New research in 2020 discovered the true age of Kvernes Stave Church, it…
Go to: Kvernes Stave ChurchA beautiful and special stave church. New research in 2020 discovered the true age of Kvernes Stave Church, it…
Lomskyrkja – the church in Lom - is one of the biggest and most beautiful stave churches in Norway.
Go to: Lom Stave ChurchLomskyrkja – the church in Lom - is one of the biggest and most beautiful stave churches in Norway.
Lomen Stave Church is believed to date back to around 1192. The oldest coin found is from King Sverre`s era…
Go to: Lomen Stave ChurchLomen Stave Church is believed to date back to around 1192. The oldest coin found is from King Sverre`s era…
Nore Stave Church Nore Stave Church is located in Nore and Uvdal municipality in Buskerud. Nore Stave Church…
Go to: Nore StavkirkeNore Stave Church Nore Stave Church is located in Nore and Uvdal municipality in Buskerud. Nore Stave Church…
Reinli Stave Church dates back to around 1326. Prior to this, the site has been home to two other…
Go to: Reinli Stave ChurchReinli Stave Church dates back to around 1326. Prior to this, the site has been home to two other…
Ringebu Stave Church dates back to around 1220, and is one of the country's 28 remaining buildings of its…
Go to: Ringebu Stave ChurchRingebu Stave Church dates back to around 1220, and is one of the country's 28 remaining buildings of its…
Rollag Stave Church The church is located a few kilometres north of the centre of the village Rollag. It was…
Go to: Rollag Stave churchRollag Stave Church The church is located a few kilometres north of the centre of the village Rollag. It was…
The history of this church dates back to the 13th century, and a crucifix from that period is among the oldest…
Go to: Rødven Stave ChurchThe history of this church dates back to the 13th century, and a crucifix from that period is among the oldest…
Røldal stave church is the most important tourist attraction in the rural parts of Røldal. The church has a…
Go to: Røldal stave churchRøldal stave church is the most important tourist attraction in the rural parts of Røldal. The church has a…
This church built in a stave church style was completed in 1897. It belongs to the Church of England and is…
Go to: St. Olaf's Church - The English ChurchThis church built in a stave church style was completed in 1897. It belongs to the Church of England and is…
Ål Stave church was erected around 1170 and demolished in 1880. The stave churches are a wooden building…
Go to: The old Ål Stave Church siteÅl Stave church was erected around 1170 and demolished in 1880. The stave churches are a wooden building…
Undredal Church is built as a stave church in 1147 and was called St. Nicholas Chapel. The church has white…
Go to: Undredal Stave churchUndredal Church is built as a stave church in 1147 and was called St. Nicholas Chapel. The church has white…
UNESCO Urnes Stave Church , the oldest of Norway's stave churches, is included on UNESCO's World Heritage…
Go to: Urnes Stave ChurchUNESCO Urnes Stave Church , the oldest of Norway's stave churches, is included on UNESCO's World Heritage…
Uvdal Stave Church, as it stands today, does not have its original appearance but is a result of steady…
Go to: Uvdal Stave ChurchUvdal Stave Church, as it stands today, does not have its original appearance but is a result of steady…
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