Fåvang Stave Church

Fåvang, Norway

Fåvang stave church is a reconstruction of parts of other churches, built 1627-1630. The oldest parts can be dated to c. 1150-1250. Because it has been extensively modified, it is not counted amongst Norways 'real' stave churches. The altar and pulpit are of Renaissance style.

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E6, Fåvang, Norway
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Founded: 1627-1630
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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Det litt spesielle ! (10 months ago)
Cozy wooden church with good attendance from the locals. We were there on the 2nd of Advent 2020, at a service where the main theme was 4 year olds in the village, who each received a songbook from the congregation. Fun to experience the modest 4-year-olds who were called up, and who took part in performing songs for and with those present. We were greeted by 2 popular dogs who walked around the cemetery and welcomed you to Fåvang church.
jan erik rundsveen (12 months ago)
Trust intimate church
jan erik rundsveen (12 months ago)
Trust intimate church
Tore Kløfta (2 years ago)
Good old nice church
Marit Pauline Bergum (3 years ago)
Lett adkomst, rullestol inngang. Har et spesielt forhold til denne kirka, er døpt, konfirmert og gift der. Er en nydelig kirke. Velstelt og fin kirkegård
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