Heddal stavkyrkje

About the museum

Heddal stave church dates from the 1200s and is still a parish church. The church is built of pine and is about 25 metres long, 17 metres wide and 29 metres high, with three spires. Among its best-known details are the altar from 1667, 23 carved faces on the posts in the church interior, and the legend that the church was raised in three days.

Next to the church is the Prestegardslåven, where the exhibitions show the Sigurd legend, copies and reconstructions of medieval furniture, and saints from Heddal, including a reconstructed altar. On the top floor is Låvekirken (the Barn Church), which was completed in 1997 and has free admission. Kafé Olea and the shop are run beside the church.

Highlights

• One of Norway's best-preserved medieval stave churches
• Guided tour of the church, included in the ticket
• The exhibitions Drakedreparen (The Dragon Mender), Sigurd-møblene and Heddal-helgenene in Prestegardslåven
• Altar from 1667 and 23 carved faces on the posts
• Kafé Olea with free Wi-Fi

Permanent exhibitions

• Drakedreparen – Exhibition on the lower floor of Prestegardslåven on the Sigurd legend and its spread.
• Sigurd-møblene – Copies and reconstructions of medieval furniture with motifs from the Sigurd legend.
• Helgener i Heddal – Exhibition with a reconstructed altar and paintings of saints.

Operated by

Heddal sokn

Admission & discounts

Tickets are sold at Kafé Olea. The exhibitions in Prestegardslåven and the guided tour are included in the ticket to the stave church. Låvekirken has free admission.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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 barn (Låven) with the exhibitions and café is adapted for wheelchairs, with HC parking at the barn bridge and an HC toilet in the barn. The stave church itself is not accessible by wheelchair.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Heddal bygdetun (rural heritage farmstead) is within walking distance.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Kafé Olea serves waffles, cakes and light meals; groups can pre-order lunch. Free Wi-Fi in the café. The Olea shop sells silver jewellery, souvenirs, postcards and local food and drink.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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