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Lom Stave Church – brown wooden house near mountain📷 Photo by Arvid Høidahl on Unsplash

Lom Stave Church

Lom, Norway

History

A large medieval stave church in the village centre, extended in the 17th century, with dragon heads on the gables and a graveyard above the river.

Nearest town
Lom, Norway
Category
History & culture
GPS
61.8398, 8.5661

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

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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FAQs

Where is Lom Stave Church?

Lom Stave Church is in Lom, Norway, at GPS 61.8398, 8.5661. It is about 39 km from Dombås.

Can you camp near Lom Stave Church?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Nordal Turistsenter, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lom Stave Church?

Lom Stave Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Jotunheimen: Valdresflye and Sognefjellet.

What is there to see near Lom Stave Church?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gjende and Besseggen (40 km), Sognefjellet (43 km), Dalsnibba (72 km) and Nigardsbreen (77 km).

When is the best time to visit Lom Stave Church?

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

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