Fantoft stavkyrkje
Stave church (stavkirke) in Fana in Bergen, originally from the 1100s in Fortun in Sogn, moved to Fantoft in 1883 and rebuilt after the fire in 1992.
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About the museum
Fantoft stave church was built in Fortun in Sogn in the 1100s and enlarged several times, including with a tower at the west end. In 1883 the consul Fredrik Georg Gade bought the building materials, moved the church to his property at Fantoft in Fana and used it as a family chapel. The church is built in the traditional stave construction, with tall posts, and is decorated with dragon heads and carvings.
In June 1992 the church was set on fire and burned down, leaving only the foundation frame standing. It was rebuilt following the old drawings, using 350–400-year-old pine from Kaupanger, and the work was completed in 1997. The church was consecrated at the end of August that year. Only a wish stone (ønskestein) built into one of the walls and the altar cross are original.
The church lies in the forest in Fana, not far from Fantoft light rail stop, and is one of the most photographed motifs in Bergen.
Highlights
- Stave church from the 1100s, moved from Fortun in Sogn in 1883
- Rebuilt after the fire in 1992 with old pine from Kaupanger
- Dragon heads and carvings
- A short walk from Fantoft light rail stop
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 90 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | NOK 70Students (valid student card required) |
| Children & teens | NOK 50 |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 70Student card required. |
| Groups | –Tour operators have their own prices and must book via a user account on the website. |
Single tickets are sold only by credit card at the entrance. With the Bergen Card the price is 25 per cent lower. Tour operators have their own prices.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The church is not accessible by wheelchair.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Fantoft
Take light rail line 1 to Fantoft, walk past the grocery store, turn left at the junction and follow the signs to the stave church. An alternative is to take the light rail to Paradis and walk up Birkelundsbakken over the tunnel to the car park, then take a short, steep path to the church.
By car
Parking available
Car park (also for buses) at Birkelundsbakken by Paradis, with a steep path up to the church.
By car, follow route 582 towards Nesttun for about five kilometres and turn left at the sign for Fantoft.
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Events & venue rental
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