Kaupanger Stave Church

This church dates from 1138. I'm not sure of this, but nails and glue were not used in its construction. Around it, like all Norwegian churches, is the cemetery which is very well maintained and green. The church is beautiful with much to tempt you, but I don't recommend going in as they have seized on tourism and charge admission (quite expensive in my opinion). It looks to have been restored and changed a lot, the newer wood is unsightly to my taste. However, if you are interested, you can see the twelve columns supporting its structure. Outside is much prettier and the roofs have some peculiar

This site is of the 28 Viking churches still in existence, and the largest in the province of Sogn og Fjordane.

Located in the town of the same name, next to the Firth of Dreams (Sognefjord), is this twelfth century church. Less well-known is the church of Urnes, a World Heritage Site, which is as spectacular as this.