Lom stavkyrkje
Stave church (stavkirke) from the mid-12th century, with daily guided tours in the summer season and a large collection of votive paintings.
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About the museum
Lom stavkyrkje (Lom stave church) is one of the largest and oldest stave churches in Norway. The timber of the oldest part was felled in the winter of 1157–58, and the church has since been the main church of Lom. It was an important hub between east and west, where pilgrims and other travellers shared the space with the local people.
The nave and the choir are built in stave construction and framed by a corner post at each corner. The church has a raised central section (midtrom), where the roof is carried by a row of internal posts. Originally a gallery (svalgang) ran all the way round the church, but it was removed when the church was extended in the mid-17th century. The dragon heads on the roof have characterised the church from the very beginning: the uppermost dragon head on the east side and the ridge comb above the choir are copies from 1964, and the originals are displayed in the stave church exhibition in Lom.
The church has a large collection of votive paintings, most of them painted by Eggert Munch, a priest's son born in Vågå in 1685.
Highlights
- Stave church from the mid-12th century
- Daily guided tours in the summer season
- Large collection of votive paintings by Eggert Munch
- Characteristic dragon heads on the roof
- Written information in 15 languages
Permanent exhibition
- Lom stavkirke – Guided tour of the stave church from the 12th century, with votive paintings and architectural details.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 110 |
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| Reduced | NOK 70Pensioners and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 50 |
| Seniors | NOK 70 |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 70 |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 100 per personPer person from 10 people, with joint payment. |
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Bus parking is arranged on the church grounds. Public toilets are located just across the bridge.
The church lies right by the municipal centre of Fossbergom in Lom.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours with a guide who answers questions. The group tour is a presentation of 20–30 minutes followed by questions; guides speak Norwegian and English, and German on advance booking. Smoking is not permitted in the churchyard or in the church. |
