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Urnes Stave Church is a 12th-century stave church built on a basilica plan inspired by medieval Christian churches, with cylindrical columns and semi-circular arches inside. Urnes Stave Church was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Aurlandsfjellet

Aurlandsfjellet

27.59km from Urnes Stave Church

Aurlandsfjellet is a mountainous area and plateau along the border between the municipalities of Aurland and Lærdal.

Lærdal Tunnel

Lærdal Tunnel

27.92km from Urnes Stave Church

It is the longest road tunnel in the world, succeeding in the Swiss Gotthard Road Tunnel. The Tunnel is a 24.51-kilometer-long road tunnel connecting the municipalities of Lærdal and Aurland in Vestland county, Norway.

Utladalen

Utladalen

29.28km from Urnes Stave Church

Utladalen is Norway's deepest valley. The valley of Utladalen is part of the Utladalen Landscape Protection Area and known for its epic scenery.

Glacier Museum

Glacier Museum

32.94km from Urnes Stave Church

The museum's stated purpose is to "collect, create and disseminate knowledge about glaciers and climate". It provides information about the glacier Jostedalsbreen and the Jostedalsbreen National Park.

Supphellebreen

Supphellebreen

34.03km from Urnes Stave Church

The Supphellebreen glacier is the neighbor of the Bøyabreen glacier in Fjærland. The place is well known for hiking.

Vettisfossen

Vettisfossen

34.23km from Urnes Stave Church

Vettisfossen is one of the most beautiful and highest protected waterfalls in Norway. Vettisfossen has a single drop of 275 meters and is often mentioned as the highest single-drop waterfall in Norway.

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Vestland

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Vestland is a western county of Norway and was created in 2020. It features many tourist attractions that include Hardangervidda National Park and waterfalls.

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