Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

As you travel out of Åndalsnes you'll pass the villages of Isfjorden, known for its many small clothing and woodworking factories, Torvikeidet and Eidsbygda before reaching the ancient, medieval stave church of Rødven.

The Rødven Stave Church, now the property of the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments, dates back to 1300 and is still located on its original site. The wooden stave churches of Norway are the most famous and characteristic achievements of medieval Norwegian architecture. The distinguishing feature of their construction is the inner and outer frame of wooden columns or 'staves' supporting the weight of the many steep roofs one above the other. In the 14th century, it is believed that there were more than 1,000 stave churches in Norway. When the country was depopulated by plague most of them fell into decay and later were demolished because they were too small for growing congregations. You'll have the opportunity to discover the unique architecture and atmosphere of this pretty church, which is one of only 30 surviving stave churches in Norway.

Before heading back to the port, you'll drive up close to Trollveggen (Troll Wall), with its 3,300 foot vertical and overhanging wall it is Europe's highest perpendicular rock face.

Essential information. There is a walk of 50 yards from the car park to the church. Flash photography is not permitted inside the church. Please note that during the winter this tour might be run in the dark due to short daylight hours in Norway.