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Borgund Stave Church Cemetery

Laerdalsoyri, Lærdal kommune, Sogn og Fjordane fylke, Norway

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Get directions 6888 Borgund, Norway
Laerdalsoyri, Lærdal kommune, Sogn og Fjordane fylke 6888 Norway

Coordinates: 61.04734, 7.81268
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Believed to have been built around 1180, the Borgund Stave Church, was dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. Off Highway E16, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of the village of Lærdalsøyriat (6886 Laerdalsoyri). Borgund Stavechurch is situated at The King's Road across Filefjell. Public transport (bus) from Lærdal is available (2021). It sits in the village of Borgund, Norway, which is about 56 km from Flåm and 167 km from Bergen. Vindhellavegen 606, 6888 Borgund, Norway. (Note: Borgund is a former municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. It is located in the southeastern part of the traditional district of Sogn. Historically, the village was part of the old Borgund Municipality (1864-1964)).

The church was purchased by the National Trust of Norway and has intricate engravings, including carvings of dragon heads.

The church has been converted into a museum and houses a permanent exhibition of Viking artifacts. Exhibits include the history of the Vikings and the "Stave churches of Norway." Also onsite, are a restaurant, souvenir shop, and a quiet room.

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