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Heddal Stave Church – brown and black concrete building under white clouds during daytime📷 Photo by Arvid Høidahl on Unsplash
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Heddal Stave Church

Notodden, Norway

History

Norway’s largest stave church, a tiered wooden building from the 13th century beside the E134. Still used for services, so check before visiting on a Sunday.

Nearest town
Notodden, Norway
Category
History & culture
GPS
59.5796, 9.1762
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (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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Telemark: canal locks, stave churches and Rjukan – brown and black concrete buildingPhoto by Karo K. on Unsplash
E134
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Telemark: canal locks, stave churches and Rjukan

202 km7 stops4 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Notodden CampingCampsite
    2 km from Heddal Stave Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bø CampingCampsite
    16 km from Heddal Stave Church
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Åsgrav FamiliecampingCampsite
    19 km from Heddal Stave Church
    Caravans
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  • Max Kro & CampingCampsite
    21 km from Heddal Stave Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Norsjø FerielandCampsite
    22 km from Heddal Stave Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sanda Camping og HytteutleieCampsite
    23 km from Heddal Stave Church
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
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All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Heddal Stave Church?

Heddal Stave Church is in Notodden, Norway, at GPS 59.5796, 9.1762. It is about 33 km from Ulefoss.

Can you camp near Heddal Stave Church?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Notodden Camping, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Heddal Stave Church?

Heddal Stave Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Telemark: canal locks, stave churches and Rjukan.

What is there to see near Heddal Stave Church?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gaustatoppen (42 km), Vemork (50 km), Vigeland Sculpture Park (94 km) and Vøringsfossen (143 km).

When is the best time to visit Heddal Stave Church?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)