Borgund Stave Church, Medieval wooden church in Lærdal, Norway
The church displays intricate wooden carvings of dragons and complex architectural elements, featuring elevated central rooms in both nave and chancel.
Built around 1180 and dedicated to Saint Andrew, the church stands as Norway's most complete medieval wooden structure from that period.
The dragon head decorations on the roof combine Christian architectural elements with Norse design traditions that prevailed during medieval times.
The visitor center across from the church contains exhibitions about stave churches, along with a restaurant and a store selling Norwegian crafts.
The church remains the only Norwegian stave church that maintains its original medieval construction, serving as a reference for other church restorations.
Location: Lærdal Municipality
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: stave church
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: pine, ore-pine
Operator: Fortidsminneforeningen
Website: http://stavechurch.com/en/borgund
GPS coordinates: 61.04724,7.81224
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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