Høre Stavkirke sits away from the main road in Valdres. You'll need to take a short detour to reach it.
This medieval stave church is thought to date back to the 11th century, making it one of Norway's oldest. During recent renovations, archaeologists found coins from the 1040s buried beneath the church floor, confirming its ancient origins. Unfortunately, the church was heavily altered in the 19th century, so much of what you see today isn't original.
Be aware that it's only open during summer months. The church remains active for services. It's smaller than many famous stave churches, but the medieval atmosphere is still there if you appreciate these old wooden buildings.
This medieval stave church is thought to date back to the 11th century, making it one of Norway's oldest. During recent renovations, archaeologists found coins from the 1040s buried beneath the church floor, confirming its ancient origins. Unfortunately, the church was heavily altered in the 19th century, so much of what you see today isn't original.
Be aware that it's only open during summer months. The church remains active for services. It's smaller than many famous stave churches, but the medieval atmosphere is still there if you appreciate these old wooden buildings.
