Lom Stave Church
Lom, Norway
A large medieval stave church in the village centre, extended in the 17th century, with dragon heads on the gables and a graveyard above the river.
Lom Stave Church (Lom stavkyrkje) is a medieval wooden church in the Fossbergom part of Lom in Innlandet. According to tree-ring dating, its timber was felled in the winter of 1157/58, and the church was built in the 12th century, with sources placing it between 1158 and about 1170. A small post church from the 11th century stood on the site before. It is a three-aisled stave church with free-standing interior posts.
In the 17th century it was extended with transept wings and a tower, among others by the master builder Werner Olsen, giving it a cruciform plan. Most of the furnishings date from the 18th century, including the pulpit and chancel arch. Guided tours run daily in summer. The church is closed to visitors on holidays and during church services, so check times in advance.
- Nearest town
- Lom, Norway
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 61.8398, 8.5661
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Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Lom Stave Church?
Lom Stave Church is in Lom, Norway, at GPS 61.8398, 8.5661. It is about 21 km from Juvasshytta.
Can you camp near Lom Stave Church?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Nordal Turistsenter, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lom Stave Church?
Lom Stave Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Jotunheimen: Valdresflye and Sognefjellet.
What is there to see near Lom Stave Church?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gjende and Besseggen (40 km), Sognefjellet (43 km), Dalsnibba (72 km) and Nigardsbreen (77 km).
When is the best time to visit Lom Stave Church?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)