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Aug 1, 2023 · The church had already survived the threat of demolition and was ultimately saved by being moved piece-by-piece to Fana, Bergen in the late 1800s. But it suffered a terrible fate in April of 1992 when it was burned down due to arson. Fantoft Stave Church was rebuilt over the course of six years and was finally completed in 1997.
Feb 24, 2020 · Fantoft Stave Church was originally built in 1150 in the village of Fortun in western Norway. It was celebrating its 842nd year when it met its doom and was devastated into little more than a pile of ash. This was after the church had already survived the threat of demolition and was ultimately saved by being moved piece-by-piece to Fana ...
The old stave church was built in Fortun in Sogn in 1170 and moved to Fantoft in 1883. Fantoft Stave Church has now been rebuilt as it was before the fire in 1992. In the following centuries, changes were made to the church several times, including extending it, and building a west tower, before the church was demolished in 1883.
The original Fantoft Stave Church was built at Fortun in Sogn in 1150, a village near Sognefjord. Following the threat of demolition (as was, apparently, common in Norway at that time) the stave church was moved to Fantoft in 1883. After it burnt down, it was rebuilt in 1997, and includes the original crucifix, which survived the fire.
Aug 1, 2023 · The distance to Fantoft stave church from the city center is equal to 7-8km approximately. We took "bybanen" (local light rail line) from the city park and reached the church in 20-25min. its location is in the center of wild park area on a small hill. Viking style buildind decorated with dragon heads is imposing.
Feb 8, 2022 · Getting to Fantoft: the Bybanen. The best way to get to Fantoft Stave Church is to take the Bybanen from Bergen city centre. The Bybanen is the light-rail that goes between the city centre and the airport. From the first stop on the line, Byparken, it will take around 20 minutes to get to Fantoft. How to buy a ticket?
Mar 9, 2024 · Fantoft Stave Church: interesting to see, but is closed often, is a reconstruction and any close up access is denied by security fence - See 689 traveler reviews, 607 candid photos, and great deals for Bergen, Norway, at Tripadvisor.
- Fantoftvegen 38C, Bergen 5072,, Norway
