Kaupanger Stave Church

The church structure contains twenty-two tall wooden posts arranged in rows of eight on each side and three at each end of the nave.

Built around 1140, this church stands on the location of two previous churches, with the first one dating back to the early eleventh century.

The church maintains regular religious services as a parish church of the Church of Norway in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

The church welcomes visitors from June 15th to August 15th, with admission prices of 110 NOK for adults and 80 NOK for children.

The construction uses pine wood from the local Kaupanger forest and features minimal iron components in its assembly.

Location: Sogndal Municipality

Inception: 1140

Operator: Sogndal og Leikanger kyrkjelege fellesråd

Website: https://sogndal.kyrkja.no

GPS coordinates: 61.18416,7.23349

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:28