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Borgund Stave Church – Borgund stavkirke 2016 inne-1📷 Bjørn Erik Pedersen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Borgund Stave Church

Borgund, Norway

History

The best-preserved of Norway’s medieval stave churches, built around 1200 with dragon heads on its roof ridges. It stands next to the E16 east of Lærdal, with a visitor centre and an entrance fee.

Nearest town
Borgund, Norway
Category
History & culture
GPS
61.0472, 7.8122
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.

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Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund – Norwegen 1998 (123) Tvindefossen (34862917221)© Rüdiger Stehn from Kiel, Deutschland · CC BY-SA 2.0
E16
Mountains & lakes

Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund

256 km9 stops3 days

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Carvings in north wall portal, Urnes Stave Church-1© Bjørn Erik Pedersen · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Flåm – Carl Zeiss Ni22© PaperHuman · CC BY 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Borgund Hyttesenter og CampingCampsite
    2 km from Borgund Stave Church
    TentsCaravansWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Steinklepp CampingCampsite
    6 km from Borgund Stave Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Maristuen Fjellferie ASCampsite
    14 km from Borgund Stave Church
    Caravans
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  • Lærdal Ferie- og FritidsparkCampsite
    19 km from Borgund Stave Church
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • NatvikgardMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Borgund Stave Church
    Motorhomes
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All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Borgund Stave Church?

Borgund Stave Church is in Borgund, Norway, at GPS 61.0472, 7.8122. It is about 19 km from Lærdal.

Can you camp near Borgund Stave Church?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Borgund Hyttesenter og Camping, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Borgund Stave Church?

Borgund Stave Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sognefjord: Nærøyfjord, Stegastein and Borgund.

What is there to see near Borgund Stave Church?

Places worth a stop nearby: Stegastein viewpoint (36 km), Urnes Stave Church (38 km), Flåm (43 km) and Sognefjellet (58 km).

When is the best time to visit Borgund Stave Church?

Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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