Good morning. I thought I would do something a little different to wrap up the year–a series of photos on a particular theme or from a particular place. First up, we have Norway’s stave churches. Most ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Amidst verdant green valleys and rugged mountains lies a ...
Q. Is there an organization that might arrange a tour of the stave churches in Norway? A: Built as early as the 11th century, the wooden stave churches of Norway are constructed from timber that has ...
The medieval wooden “stave” church at Urnes by the Sognefjord in western Norway is one of art history’s most mesmerising Sleeping Beauties. For all that it enjoys Unesco world heritage status, has ...
Believed to be the oldest Norwegian stave church still standing, Urnes Stave Church deep in Norway’s fjord country is a highlight of any Norwegian road trip itinerary. The view out across the ...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Norway Building is home. The ornate, stave church replica has returned to its country of origin and was dedicated Saturday not only in front of hundreds of native Norwegians ...