Garmo stave church

The Garmo stave church features vertical wooden staves, a cruciform structure, and intricate timber construction techniques that demonstrate Norwegian architectural methods.

Built around 1200 in Garmo village, the church was dismantled in 1880 and reconstructed at its current location in Maihaugen between 1920 and 1921.

The church contains a collection of religious artifacts, including a claystone baptismal font from the 1100s and an altarpiece from 1695 originating in Lillehammer.

Visitors can access the church through Maihaugen museum, where guides provide detailed information about the structure during summer operating hours.

The church underwent a substantial transformation in 1730, when builders expanded the original layout into a cross shape, incorporating new architectural elements.

Location: Lillehammer Municipality

Inception: 12 century

Made from material: wood

Operator: Maihaugen

Website: https://maihaugen.no/Opplev-Maihaugen/Friluftsmuseet/Bygda/Garmo-stavkirke

GPS coordinates: 61.11111,10.47611

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:46