• The first church at Hopperstad was likely a small, wooden stave church that was built during the mid-11th century, possibly around the year 1060.
  • The Hopperstad Stave Church today resides in a very appropriate area of the U.S. since it serves as a symbol of the Norwegian heritage in the Red River Valley.
  • During its long life, Hopperstad Stave Church has experienced both periods of decline and a wonderful restoration in the 1880’s by the architect Peter Blix.
  • The Hopperstad Stave Church is an impressive structure combining centuries old wooden church architecture from Norway with modern building techniques.
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  • During its long life, Hopperstad Stave Church has both suffered periods of neglect and experienced a wonderful revival in the 1880s.
  • After an easy 20 minute walk that took us though a pleasant town and some farmland, we came to the Hopperstad Stave Church.
  • Hopperstad Stave Church, built in the 12th century, is another gem among the medieval Norwegian wooden churches with stunning architecture and setting in the...
  • In summer you can join a guided “tour” in Hopperstad Stave Church. Season: See Hopperstad Stave Church website for season and opening hours.
  • The history of the Hopperstad stave church is a story of a dramatic rescue operation where the local community saw no value in keeping an old stave church.
  • Hopperstad Stave Church is a historic parish church located in the village of Vikøyri. The brown, wooden stave church was built during the 12th century.