Urnes Stave Church

Excursion

Free

Duration

Approx. 3hrs in total. 1h40 driving time.

Season

Available all year

Min. number

0 traveller(s)

Booking code

INCL-SLN1


Enjoy a visit to the UNESCO listed Urnes Stave Church.
  • Visit the UNESCO listed Urnes Stave Church.

  • Scenic bus drive through fjord landscape.

  • Enjoy a guided tour at the Stave Church.


Enjoy a trip to nearby Urnes Stave Church. Urnes is the oldest stave church in Norway, built in the 12th century, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture, it brings together Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque style. Marvel at the church’s exquisite interior carvings, notable for both their artistic and historical significance.

Practical information

  • Language: English.

  • Included: Bus, guide, entrance.

  • Remarks/requirements: Dress warmly in layers with a wind and waterproof outer layer. No photography permitted inside the church.  

  • Walking information: Walking over uneven terrain, inclines, and some steps.

  • Wheelchair accessible: On request.

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