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The largest of the Stave Churches in Norway, Heddal Stavkyrkje is right off of the highway so is accessible from Kongsberg.
Dating back to the 12th century, this stave church is quite magnificent and well kept. The history and folklore surrounding the church can be read by following the link below.
Cost is currently 60NOK. Opening hours:
20th May – 10th Sept. 10am -17pm
Additional long hours: 20th June – 20th Aug ->9am - 18pm
Closed: 11th Sept - 19th May (make an appointment during 'closed' season)
The church is closed occasional Saturdays for weddings and Sundays when there is a service, the stave church opens at 1pm.
The Heddal Stavkyrkje is located just off of HW E134, about 20km west of Kongsberg, about 6km east of Notodden.
Updated Jul 26, 2011
Phone: +47 35013990
Website: http://www.heddalstavkirke.no/lang/gb
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In our place it is well known that meeting a chimney sweeper is a clear sign of being very lucky. It is easy to understand why.
To see in our times a real one on the street in the middle of the city, is certainly impressive, even if the city is in Norway, where the old wooden houses and the old traditions are still "on topic".
I felt anyway very lucky and I had to do some photos with the event. Sorry for the bad quality again but... it was in a big rush.
As an interesting detail, he was looking on the map for an address. So, he was a 100% real one, doing what he has to do... bringing good luck to the good people... like me :)
A very nice link for " le connaiseurs" :))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evji5GrHQjc
Written Oct 30, 2010
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If you are fond of hiking I can suggest a mountain area called Skrimfjella and Raje.
20-30minutes from Kongsberg on a small gravel road you can start your walk up to either the Skrimtoppen or the Styggemann mountain. Both are above 800meters. From the top
you can see all the way to the Oslofjord.
In the winter time this area is perfect for cross country skiing. Take the car up Rajeveien
and park at Kalven(End of the road) From there you can choose from different paths.
Updated Apr 19, 2010
The river that runs through this lovely town is full of fish (apparently) and old trees,very fast flowing wouldn't stand much luck if you fell in!!
I spent the odd evening fishing, but the only thing I caught was a chill...
I think the locals were kidding about the fish !!!
But it past a few hours anyway and kept me out of the pub !!i
Written Jan 15, 2004
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