Lom stavkyrkje — Attraction in Lom

This stave church is very easy to get to. There is a very large carpark right outside that accommodates campervans and motorhomes. The oldest part of the church dates from 1150, but most is more recent. There is one stave and some of the murals, which are medieval, but most is from the time when Lom's population started to increase again in the 17th century after being decimated in The Black Death. The church was changed from Catholic to Lutheran in 1608, and the church started to change substantially. Short Catholic masses where the congregation stood gave way to long Lutheran masses, which necessitated benches, and the church had to be extended. A lot of the decoration seen in the church now was paid for by parishioners. I paid NOK60 as a senior (over 60), and I believe the full cost is NOK100. Worth it to see the interior, which is so very different from what we’re used to seeing in the UK. The lady taking the money speaks English and is helpful. There's a guidebook in every language. Also worth reading while you sit in the church drinking in...

Just freshly covered in tar pitch the old Stave church has a much darker appearance than most photos I've seen. A short walk from almost all hotels in Fossheim. Old headstones fill the walled grounds. Wasn't able to view the inside due to my travel schedule. If you're just passing through or staying overnight you shouldn't have any problems accessing the heavily monitored grounds proper, but they usually don't open the church doors till 10a. Plenty of benches around the outside of the grounds and parking is also plentiful. Nice bridge on a walking path very close by also. No...

It is one of the largest and most beautiful Stave Churches in Norway. Built in the 12th century, Lom Stave Church has withstood the test of times, and it still looks fabulous. The town of Lom is very pretty too. There are many dark coloured wooden houses, some of which with Turf roofing, located around River Bovra, where there is a gorgeous wooden bridge connecting the communities. It is a very Norwegian town and one of my favor destinations in Norway. I am Uploading a few photos, including the Stave Church and the wooden bridge. (I can't locate this Bridge on Google Map. So...