Urnes stavkyrkje
World Heritage stave church from around 1130 by the Lustrafjord, known for its richly decorated north portal in the Urnes style.
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About the museum
Urnes stave church stands at Ornes by the Lustrafjord in Luster and has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1979. The church was built in the early 1130s, but several parts were reused from an older church from the 1070s, including all the external wood carvings, almost all the wall planks and two sill beams. The present church is the fourth on the site.
The north portal, with its intricate animal ornamentation, gave the Urnes style its name. The interior includes a Romanesque calvary group from around 1150, an altarpiece from 1699, a candlestick shaped like a Viking ship and a bishop's chair from the 12th century. Fortidsminneforeningen (the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments) has owned the church since 1881.
Highlights
- World Heritage site since 1979
- The north portal that gave the Urnes style its name
- Romanesque calvary group from around 1150
- Candlestick shaped like a Viking ship
- Playground, nature trail and poetry trail by the church
- Founded
- 1130
- Operated by
- Fortidsminneforeningen
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 150 |
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| Reduced | NOK 100Children and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 100 |
| Seniors | NOK 130 |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 100 |
| Groups | NOK 150 per personNo group discount. |
| Families | NOK 350 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
There is accessible parking (HC parking) by the church. New toilet facilities are located on the quay.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | NOK 350 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
By the church there is a playground, a nature trail, an archaeological excavation area for children and the TRANQUIL poetry trail.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking by the church is limited. Use the car park at the entrance to the area and walk up to the church; a parking attendant directs traffic.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
New toilet facilities on the quay.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | A maximum of 25 people are admitted to the church per guided tour and 50 people per hour, and only one bus group per hour. Waiting times may therefore occur. |
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