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Urnes Stave Church

Ornes, Norway

About

The wooden church of Urnes (the stavkirke) stands in the natural setting of Sogn og Fjordane. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is an outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture. It brings together traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Hours

Sun
Closed
Mon
10:00–16:00
Tue
10:00–16:00
Wed
10:00–16:00
Thu
10:00–16:00
Fri
10:00–16:00
Sat
Closed

Booking

No booking needed

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor

What to bring

  • comfortable shoes
  • modest clothing

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