Stabkirche Stiege

Stabkirche Stiege is a wooden church built in Norwegian style, distinguished by its characteristic construction using wooden staves without nails. The building features a central bell tower and was relocated to its current site next to Stiege railway station.

The church was originally built in 1905 as a chapel for a lung sanatorium and served tuberculosis patients until the facility closed in 1993. After standing vacant for years, the building was relocated to its current site next to the railway station in 2022.

The interior features leaded glass windows made by Quedlinburg craftspeople that create an effect reminiscent of a ship's hull. This design shapes how visitors experience the wooden interior when they step inside.

The building stands directly next to Stiege railway station and can be reached by car or via the Selketalbahn steam train. Visitors should check local opening times and follow the main entrance, which is easy to locate.

This is the only surviving sacred building in Germany constructed in Norwegian dragon style using traditional Nordic architectural elements. The unusual building method and the geographical distance from Scandinavia make this place particularly interesting for those curious about architecture.

Location: Oberharz am Brocken

Inception: 1905

GPS coordinates: 51.64236,10.92626

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45