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| Torpo Stave Church | ||
| Fylke | Buskerud | |
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| Residents | about 400 | |
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Torpo is a small place in Hallingdal in Buskerud.
background
The small town of Torpo lies in Hallingdal between Ål and Gol. Formerly a station on the Bergen Railway, the village is best known for the stave church. It is the only stave church in Hallingdal that has not been moved, but has been preserved in its original place of origin.
getting there
By plane
By train
The neighboring towns Ål and Gol are breakpoints of the Bergen Railway.
By bus
In the street
From Oslo it is about 200 km on the Rv7 Hønefoss, Nesbyen and Gol to Torpo.
From Larvik ferry port on the south coast, it is 264 km via Rv 35 and Rv 7, from Kristiansand
By boat
mobility
Dynamic cardsTorpo is a very small place and can be explored quickly on foot.
Tourist Attractions
Stave church
1 Torpo stave church. The stave church dates from the 12th century and is the only surviving stave church in Hallingdal. The current tower-like appearance, unusual for a Norwegian stave church, is the result of a number of demolitions that have taken place over the centuries, leaving only this presumably smaller part of the church. Originally the church was supposed to be demolished for the new church in 1880, but was then saved by a private association and the new church was built right next door.Open: June - August daily 8.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
2 Torpo Kirke (New Church). The new church dates from 1880 and is right next to the stave church. The architect's white building Conrad Fredrik von der Lippe forms a clear contrast to the dark wood of the stave church, which is almost 700 years older.
activities
shop
1 Joker Torpo, Torpovegen. Open: Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
1 Wangen family camping, 3579 Torpo. Tel.: 47 909 90 465, Email: [email protected]. Cabins and camping.
