Roldal Stave Church

Roldal Stave Church, also known as Roldal Stavkyrkje, is a beautiful wooden church in Vestland, Norway, that dates back to roughly 1250 AD. Roldal Stave Church, Norway's sole operational church of its type, continues to attract visitors today.

The Roldal Stave Church was built between 1200 and 1250 AD, and is a timber-framed church with pine pillars known as'stafr' in Old Norse. Norway's land became concentrated in the hands of the king, aristocracy, and Church during this early period, with a part of farmers' profits going to the Church.

The Roldal Stave Church has been restored to its former glory, and mass is still held there. There are still various pilgrim pathways connecting to the church for visitors interested in seeing more of the Norwegian scenery. Take a guided tour of the wooden church, which is covered with fake fabric murals and elegantly carved pews, during the summer.

It's easy to be taken back to medieval Norway on a misty day, surrounded by mountains and low-lying clouds. On July 6th, look for the church's legendary'sweating,' which occurs every year on 'Olsok,' Norway's national day of celebration.

Location: Røldal, Norway