UNESCO World Heritage Archives

7 World Heritage Sites in Norway

December 22, 2020August 20, 2015 by Ludvig Hoel

7 World Heritage Sites in Norway to Visit Explore the world heritage sites in Norway. The criteria for admittance to the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites are strict ; “Masterpieces created by human” is one such criterion. Another might be places that document the exchange between cultures or places …

Urnes Stave Church-One of the many stave churches in Norway

List over Stave Churches

December 22, 2020August 20, 2015 by Ludvig Hoel

List Over Stave Churches in Norway In Lustrafjorden, on a beautifully pointed and narrow piece of land that juts out into the sea surrounded by farms and fruit trees, is the stave church which was incorporated into the World Heritage Site in 1979. Urnes stave church is the oldest and most …

Urnes Stave Church

December 22, 2020July 31, 2015 by Ludvig Hoel

Urnes Stave Church Located in the village of Ornes, the Urnes Stave Church is a historic landmark in Norway that attracts thousands of tourists every year. The church was originally constructed in the 12th century and sits on the eastern side of a large fjord, presenting visitors with a glimpse …

Heddal Stave Church

December 22, 2020July 31, 2015 by Ludvig Hoel

Heddal Stave Church is the largest stave church in all of Norway. Constructed all the way back in the 13th century, it has been through several renovations due to poor maintenance over the years, most notably in the 16th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The most recent restoration brought back the …