Travel Reference
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Kinsarvik Stone Church
CHURCH
(Kinsarvik)
Built in around 1180, this is one of Norway's oldest stone churches. It was restored in the
1960s; the walls still bear traces of lime-and-chalk paintings depicting Michael the
Archangel weighing souls while the devil tries to tip the scales. According to local legend,
the church was built by Scottish invaders on the site of an earlier stave church.
Grieg's Hut
HISTORIC BUIDLING
(Lofthus; 24hr)
The one-time retreat of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg is in the garden of Hotel Ul-
lensvang.
Lofthus Stone Church
CHURCH
(Lofthus; 10am-7pm late May-mid-Aug)
This stone church dates back to 1250 (although the tower was added in the 1880s) and has
some fine stained-glass windows. It's surrounded by an atmospheric cemetery containing
some graves from the Middle Ages.
Sleeping & Eating
Kinsarvik Camping
CAMPGROUND
(
53 66 32 90;
www.kinsarvikcamping.no
;
Kinsarvik; sites Nkr245, 4- to 8-bed cabins Nkr595-1595;
)
This simple, friendly place is right by the water's edge; if you've kids in tow, Mikkel-
parken's waterslides and other activities are 500m away.
Lofthus Camping
CAMPGROUND
( 53 66 13 64;
www.lofthuscamping.com
; Lofthus; tent or caravan sites Nkr230, 2-/4-bed cabins
Nkr485/595; )
A well-equipped fjord-side campsite with front-row views, Lofthus Camping has a heated
indoor pool and can arrange boat rental. Cabins are traditional and super cute.
