Top Things to do in Valdres
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6 Churches & Cathedrals in Valdres That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Valdres, Norway including Reinli Stave Church, Chapel of Lights, Lomen Stave Church, Oye Stave Church, Lomen stavkyrkje, Hore Stave Church.
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1. Reinli Stave Church
2. Chapel of Lights
3. Lomen Stave Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
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.
