Therefore, it was unsure whether it was heavy enough to resist the strong wind that occurs in this area, so 70 000 stones were used to line the tower from the inside. It was the first cast-iron tower to be built in Norway. The lighthouse was built to ensure safety of the shipping traffic along the coast. This in order to avoid funerals, weddings etc.Įstablished in 1853-54, it has one of Europe's most powerful lights. When arranged visits at Borgund church are requested, please contact the church office in advance to make an appointment. Several burial mounds from the Middle Ages have also been discovered in the area around Katevågen. Study the stone altar from the Middle Ages.ĭuring the Middle Ages, the trading community in Borgundkaupangen had three churches, and hidden under the ground on the way to Borgund Animal Club, lies the remains of a marble church, Kirstkyrkja. Notice the beautiful carved interior, made by Nicolai Mejdel and HansJohannessen, Lars Kinsarvik, Lerdal, Johansen and Johannes Rykken. There was several extentions made between 1632 -1868. Peter's Church, which was built in the 12th century. Parts of the church originate from the St. The church was reconstructed after a fire in 1904, but they chose to keep the roman style. Most parts of today's church are from 1904, with lovely carvings by Nicolai Mejdel og Hans Johannessen.īorgund Church can seat 650 people. The road is closed in the winter and snow lies on the mountain throughout large parts of the summer, so the name 'the snow road' is truly befitting.īorgund Church is situated in the old trading community Borgundkaupangen, and is partially built on the remains of the old St. The road runs from Lærdalsøyri to Aurlandsvangen over the mountains and the highest point is 1,306 metres above sea level. The road was opened in 1967 and its forerunner was a construction access road. Also parking 3 km direction Lærdal to marked hiking trails with fjordview and mountain peak Prest - 1363 m.a.s.l. The roas is also called 'the snowroad', since you can see snow along the road most of the summer.Īt Stegastein - here you will find parking and toilet. You will come away with powerful impressions, and the contrasts between the fjord and the high mountain region where snow lies on the ground for most of the year are compelling. The crossing Aurland - Lærdal- Aurlandsfjellet is 48 km and the highest point 1306 m a.s.l. From Aurland to the viewpoint- Stegastein (7,5 km), the road is open all year. The mountainroad between Aurland and Lærdal is normally open from the 1st of June to approx.

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