Shared Guided Tour in Borgund Stave Church and Vindhella
From
£53
pp
2h 30 mins
Borgund Stave Church is the best preserved stave church. Vindhella is one of the greatest engineering feats. Experience both wonders in the same tour!
At 12 pm you start the experience with entering the visitor centre with exhibitions, cafe, travel shop and toilets, before going to the Stave Church and experiencing the mysticism of the Middle Ages. This part is self-guided and you listen to the guide inside church. The ticket is valid for the whole day.
At 13.30 you'll meet our skilled guide outside the church (not same guide as in the stave church) and we walk up the east side of Vindhella to the top of the famous hairpin bends.
You will learn about the King's Road and the construction of the masterpiece that meanders on high walls down through the mountain pass. Hear about the road workers, about slave labor and punishment, about railings, stones and kings.
Also learn about the hill fort, ancient defense facilities, and the ambush by the medieval rebel army «Birkebeinerne».
Free cancellation
What's included
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- The mother of all wooden churches. The most authentic stave church in the world. Build 1180/1181. (1h 30min) Admission included
- The marvel of road engineering. The first road for horse and chart (1793) built on high stone walls and with several hairpin bends. A hikers must-see! (30 min) Admission included
- Vindhellavegen is the most famous section of the "King's Road across Filefjell" (Kongevegen over Filefjell) the first road for horse and cart crossing the mountains that divides east and west of Norway. (30 min) Admission included
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
This is in Lærdal municipality at the Sognefjord.
To enter the Stave Church you meet up at the visitor centre. To join the walk to Vindhella afterwards, you meet up at the paved section in front of the church.
End point
This is in Lærdal municipality at the Sognefjord.
To enter the Stave Church you meet up at the visitor centre. To join the walk to Vindhella afterwards, you meet up at the paved section in front of the church.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Kongevegen over Filefjell
- Max group size
- 24 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- no, en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Everyone with normal health conditions can participate.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.