Ringebu Stave Church
Ringebu stavkyrkje
A medieval stave church dating to around 1220, with a striking red tower added in the 17th century. It is still used as a parish church.
Ringebu Stave Church lies about 60 km north of Lillehammer and was built around 1220. It is one of the larger of Norway's 28 surviving stave churches, and it remains in use as a parish church. The red tower added during an expansion in the 17th century is a distinctive feature. Inside are a medieval wooden statue of Saint Lawrence and a Baroque altarpiece and pulpit. The church is open to visitors in summer with guided tours, and a visitor center stands nearby. It can be combined with Kvitfjell or the Peer Gynt Road on a northern self-drive route.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Sep 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kvitfjell
- Peer Gynt Road
- Aulestad
- Hafjell
- Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track
- Norwegian Road Museum
- Hunderfossen Family Park
- Bjerkebæk