Ringebu Stavkirke — Attraction in Ringebu

Stave church. At one time, there was 1500 of them in Norway. Then thay went out of fassion(1800's) and was replaced often with(at that time) more modern, warmer, more spacious and more easily maintaind churches. Today only 12 remain. Ringebu Stave church is one of the youngest, first built in ca.1200AD. Later a few minor additions was made. This is the largest remaining stave church as well, and it is still in ordinary use as the church of the area. It is a spessial feeling to see it close and in person. You feel the time, or timelesness. You can feel all the hundreds of years it has existed, and you are forced to reflect on how many different people from so many ages and eras has come here trough time. AIn peace and war time in happiness and sorrow. You can smell the church and the old matherial it's build of, maintained by so many generations.

Part of my family is from the area, and among the graves lay my great grandnparents, my grand parents, aunt and coussin. And many other...

Really pretty from the outside and nice area to walk around. Unfortunately we weren’t able to enter as it closed at 16:00 (we arrived at 16:15). On the website as well as on google it stated a closing time of 17:00, so this was a surprise. There was a post-it on the hours sign when we arrived, but nothing online indicating it would close an hour earlier than advertised. Nowadays it really shouldn’t be hard to update the ‘summer hours’ online so people know when to visit. Guess we saved money by not entering the church, but again, would have been...

Ringebu Stavkyrkje is a truly remarkable place to visit. As one of Norway’s oldest and best-preserved stave churches, it stands as a beautiful example of medieval craftsmanship and history. The wooden structure, with its intricate carvings and peaceful surroundings, creates a special atmosphere that takes you back in time. The guides are knowledgeable and welcoming, providing interesting insights into the church’s rich past. A must-visit for anyone interested in Norwegian history, culture, or...