Borgund Stave church

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Built around 1180 and is dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. The church is exceptionally well preserved and is one of the most distinctive stave churches in Norway. Some of the finest features are the lavishly carved portals and the roof carvings of dragons's heads. The stavchurches are Norway's most important contribution to world architecture and Norway's oldest preserved timber buildings.
"UNIQUE VIKING FINDS" - new permanent exhibition opening 15th of May. Presenting Viking Finds.

VISITORS CENTRE - The Center offers exhibitions about the history of stave churches in Norway and their role in the Middle Ages. Restaurant, souvenir shop and quiet rom.

The King’s Road across Filefjell
Borgund Stavechurch is situated at The King’s Road across Filefjell. Combine a walk on Vindhellavegen with Sverrestigen for a splendid rounddtrip !(1.5 hour .
It is easy to reach Borgund stavechurch and The King’s Road across Filefjell by public transport (bus) from Lærdal. You can also rent a bike in Lærdal and bike to the church (25 km).

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Tania M
Trip type:
Couples
Eerily beautiful
Monday, 11th September 2017
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Norway. The breathtaking scenery alone was worth it, and the church itself is like something out of a fairytale. It was smaller than I was expecting, but... Read full review
Huringen
Oslo, Norway
Trip type:
Couples
Lovely and well preserved stave church, but poor non-Norwegian guide
Saturday, 9th September 2017
The church is Norway's best preserved stave church. It's not a big one, but rich in history; one of the 28 left in the country. We are locals who don't necessarily need a guide, but we came across an... Read full review
Ruth N
London, United Kingdom
Trip type:
Family
A very unusual attraction
Tuesday, 5th September 2017
Looking like a dark witch squatting in the valley the Borgund Stave Church is remarkable and should be visited. The architecture and history is fabulous, I understand this is probably the best... Read full review

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adults	NOK 90.- price interval
Children	NOK 70.- 1 person
Family discounts	NOK 220.- price interval
Groups Min. 15 pax	NOK 70.- price interval
Senior citizens	NOK 70.- price interval
Students	NOK 70.- price interval

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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food/refreshments
other times open by arrangement
restaurant
toilet

Classification

Ancient monument

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