Nore Stave Church

The wooden church structure features galleries, a chancel, cross naves with an apse, and ornate carvings of dragons and lions on its west portal.

Built after 1167, the church underwent modifications in the 1600s and 1700s, including a chancel replacement in 1683 and nave reconstruction in the early 18th century.

The interior walls display religious murals and inscriptions, including medieval crucifixes and painted decorations dating from 1655 and 1683 in the naves and chancel.

The Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments manages the church, which opens for occasional summer services and tourist visits.

Archaeological excavations in 1978 revealed that the current structure stands upon the foundation of an earlier church, adding multiple historical layers to the site.

Location: Nore og Uvdal Municipality

Inception: 12 century

Operator: Fortidsminneforeningen

GPS coordinates: 60.16454,9.01029

Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:07