Top 9 Sacred & Religious Sites in Oppland, Eastern Norway

July 26, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Oppland, Norway including Reinli Stave Church, Ringebu Stave Church, Lom Stave church, Vaga Kyrkje, Hegge Stave Church, Lomen Stave Church, Lillehammer Church, Steinhuset, Sel Church-Selsverket.
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1. Reinli Stave Church

Reinlivegen 369, Bagn 2933 Norway +47 416 74 669 http://www.stavechurch.com/reinli-stavkirke/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Reinli Stave Church

2. Ringebu Stave Church

Ringebu Centre, 2630 Norway [email protected] http://www.stavechurch.no/eng/index.asp
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Ringebu Stave Church

3. Lom Stave church

Jotunheimen, Lom 2686 Norway +47 481 65 528
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4.5 based on 310 reviews

Lom Stave church

The Lom stave church was timber dated to 1158. The church is still in use as the main church in Lom. Inside the church you will find a large collection of paintings from the 1700s and a lot of beautiful acanthus carvings. Over time the church has been rebuilt and enlarged several times, something one can see clear traces of. When the church was restored first in the 70'ies, there was an opportunity for extensive excavations. It was made ​​several interesting findings of pilgrimage brand, rune staves, parchment documents and the largest total of coins found in Norway of 2,245 coins.

Reviewed By lupasrou - Oslo, Norway

Stave church is a church only made of wood structural elements. There are few left because they can easily burn. This one is very well kept and accessible. They also have a brochure for it that comes with the entrance ticket, which is very helpful.

4. Vaga Kyrkje

Vagamo 2680 Norway +47 61 29 37 40 http://www.vagakyrkja.com
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Vaga Kyrkje

5. Hegge Stave Church

2940 Norway https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/hegge-stave-church/6054/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Hegge Stave Church

6. Lomen Stave Church

Lomisgoto 18, Lomen 2967 Norway +47 958 68 588 [email protected] http://www.stavechurch.com/lomern-stavkirke/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Lomen Stave Church

Reviewed By reise-tanta-di - Lafayette, United States

We have visited Lomen Stave Church several times before. I especially like the little path leading up to the entrance, the nice gate and the old cemetery in front. However, this was the first time we saw the interior. What a delightful visit it was. We had a knowledgeable guide that provide a lot interesting information. I was pleased to see the old carved Viking gods looking down on us from the rafters. They were often placed there as an insurance in case the new god did not work. They are only visible with a flashlight. Apparently the timber for the church was cut in 1192 or shortly thereafter. The church has gone through several expansions in the 17-1800 century as the population expanded. Tragically the Black Plague in 1350 reduced the population from 3500 to 1200. Still in the Middle Ages Valdres had 21 churches, 18 Stave churches and 3 churches in stone. This is one of the 21 Stave churches left in Norway. They are all unique and special.

7. Lillehammer Church

Lillehammer Norway http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Lillehammer_church
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Lillehammer Church

8. Steinhuset

Granavollen, 2750 Norway +47 970 66 889 [email protected] http://www.steinhuset.org/
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3.5 based on 6 reviews

Steinhuset

Steinhuset from the 1200s is the only nonecclesiastic stone building from the Middle Ages in rural Norway. What the building has had for function, is uncertain, but the theories are many. Cistercian monastery, banquet hall for the parish priest, or house for the Hamar bishop during his visitations? One has good reason to belivev that the house has had some connection with Sosterkirkene - the Sister Churches. Today, Steinhuset is used for different arrangements. Steinhusets Venner invite regulary to culture evenings. Guided tours can be arranged.

9. Sel Church-Selsverket

Route 51 Norway

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