Chapel in the Hills, Lutheran stave church in Rapid City, United States.
The Chapel in the Hills features traditional Nordic architectural elements with detailed woodwork throughout its timber-framed construction and multiple peaked roofs.
Constructed in 1969 as a Lutheran Vespers radio ministry center, the chapel stands as an exact reproduction of Norway's Borgund Stavkirke from 1150.
Norwegian woodcarvers Erik Fridstrøm and Helge Christiansen created intricate decorative elements that adorn both the interior and exterior of the structure.
The chapel welcomes visitors from May through September, with daily worship services at 7:30 PM and operates through donations rather than admission fees.
The grounds include an authentic Norwegian grass-roofed stabbur that functions as a visitor center and an 1876 log cabin museum from a gold prospector.
Location: Pennington County
Address: 3788 Chapel Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA 57702 Rapid City 57702 Rapid City
Phone: +16053428281
Website: https://chapel-in-the-hills.org
GPS coordinates: 44.04835,-103.29888
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:08
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