Hopperstad Stave Church, Medieval wooden church in Vik, Norway.
The Hopperstad Stave Church features a triple-nave design with vertical wooden planks, steep roofs, and intricate carvings throughout its structure.
Built in 1130, the church underwent major restoration in the 1880s under architect Peter Andreas Blix after serving as the main religious center of Sognefjord.
The wooden structure represents the transition from Viking traditions to Christianity, incorporating Norse symbols and medieval architectural elements in its design.
The Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments maintains the church and offers guided tours to visitors throughout the year.
Archaeological excavations near the church revealed Viking burial sites, connecting the location to both pagan and Christian periods of Norwegian history.
Operator: Fortidsminneforeningen
GPS coordinates: 61.07748,6.56907
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:28
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