Borgund Stave Church - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Borgund Stave Church

It was the church for the Lærdal parish until 1868 when it was closed and turned into a museum. The brown, wooden church was built in a stave church style around the year 1200. The museum now run by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments.

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Lærdal Tunnel

Lærdal Tunnel

17.17km from Borgund 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.

Aurlandsfjellet

Aurlandsfjellet

25.42km from Borgund Stave Church

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

Aurlandsdalen

Aurlandsdalen

30.65km from Borgund Stave Church

The well-known and historic Aurlandsdalen Valley, was once one of the main routes between the eastern and western parts of Norway. It is a glacially-formed Norwegian valley that is about 40 kilometres in length

Utladalen

Utladalen

31.95km from Borgund 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.

Stegastein viewpoint

Stegastein viewpoint

35.84km from Borgund Stave Church

Stegastein is one the most photographed viewpoints in the region. It offers an amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape.

Vettisfossen

Vettisfossen

37.79km from Borgund 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

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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