Heritage Sites
Norway’s architectural and natural history is showcased through this collection of medieval stave churches, stone ruins, and historic landmarks. The list features the 12th-century Borgund Stave Church, the Cistercian ruins of Hovedøya Abbey, and the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord. From the 17th-century Stadsporten gate in Bergen to the modern Ypsilon Bridge in Drammen, these sites highlight the country’s transition from the Middle Ages to the present, encompassing Romanesque, Neo-Gothic, and Baroque styles.
A Oslo Cathedral
Historic Lutheran cathedral featuring baroque architecture and serving as the main church for the Oslo diocese. It hosts religious ceremonies, cultural events, and official national and royal functions.
B Borgund Stave Church
Borgund Stave Church is a former parish church initially of the Catholic Church and later the Church of Norway in Lærdal Municipality in…
C Geirangerfjord
The Geiranger Fjord is a fjord in the Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located entirely in the Stranda Municipality.
D Uranienborg kirke
1886 Neo-Gothic brick church designed by Balthazar Lange. It features significant stained glass work by artist Emanuel Vigeland and occupies a prominent hilltop location in Oslo.
E Ypsilon Bridge
The Ypsilon Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over Drammenselva in Drammen, located in Buskerud in Norway.The pedestrian bridge connects…
F Hovedøya Abbey
Hovedøya Abbey was a medieval era Cistercian monastery on the island of Hovedøya in Oslofjord outside of Oslo, Norway.
G Hammerfest Church
Hammerfest Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Gamvik Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway.
H Ringebu stavkyrkje
One of Norway's largest stave churches, dating back to approximately 1220. It is characterized by its 17th-century red tower and a blend of medieval architecture with post-Reformation interior elements.
I Sola Ruinkyrkje
Restored ruins of a Romanesque stone church built around 1120. Originally a private chapel for a local chieftain, the structure was partially reconstructed in the 1990s and now functions as a cultural space.
J Stadsporten
A two-story masonry city gate in Bergen dating to 1628. Historically marking the city's southern boundary, it served as both a defensive structure and a customs post.
K Rauland Church
Situated at the shore of Totak lake, this wooden church dating back to the 19th century is set in simply perfect scenery.
L Langenes Church
Langenes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Øksnes Municipality in Nordland county, Norway.
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