Undredal Stave Church

Undredal, Norway

Undredal Stave Church was built in the middle of the 12th century. The church has been moved from different locations and reconstructed a few times. Around 1850 the building was extended to the west with the addition of a clock tower and porch. In 1913 there were plans to dismantle the church and move it to a museum in Kaupanger, but this never happened. Instead it was reconstructed in 1984 and under extensive maintenance work. Inside the church, the ceiling is decorated with biblical figures and angels. The church with 40 seats is the smallest church Stave church in Norway.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Riksveg 601 50, Undredal, Norway

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Details

Founded: c. 1147
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

www.visitnorway.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.coast-alive.eu

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Vangen Church (6,8 km)

Urnes Stave Church (40,4 km)
Kaupanger Stave Church (26,9 km)
Leikanger Church (30,2 km)
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Dale Church (57,7 km)

User Reviews

Carlo Salvesen (2 years ago)
UNESCO World heritage hidden between mountain and fjord. A wonderful place.

Christian Ardito (3 years ago)
Beautiful 12th century stave church in Undredal.

Al Lewis (3 years ago)
Beautiful historic church. Strongly recommend a visit if you like historical buildings. Charge to enter the church grounds 100 NOK.

Ann-Evy Hagen (Annie) (3 years ago)
It's so beautiful there

Amit Tarte (4 years ago)
Nice place for peace

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