Old Eidfjord Church
Some restoration work has taken place to preserve this Old Norwegian Church. Rustic in appearance, we are told that this is how it would have been in the 18th century. The White stone built church dates back to 1309 and for centuries was the Parish Church for Eidfjord.
The village is surrounded by the high mountains through which Hardangerfjord carves its way. I am told that the name Eidfjord comes from the Norwegian name of Eidar which translated means Farm, very appropriate, for despite the isolation created by the mountains, the shores along the Fjord are very fertile and lined with farms and orchards.
The villagers of Eidfjord built themselves a new church…. but the old church was not abandoned and is used for special occasions.
Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, Norway
19th August
(C) David Oakes 2018
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What a marvellous old church! Seen on a cruise?
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Yep… this time. But some 18 years ago was there with car and caravan on a tour of Norway. Since that trip the road through the mountains and down to Eidfjord very much improved and not as scary. Arriving by boat exciting in a different way 🙂
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Oh, OK!
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I told a lie…. after sending the above reply I got to thinking about that Norwegian Road Trip. Then I remembered which car we were in….and guess what it was 28 years ago (I lost a decade in the grey matter!) 🙂
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Ooer! Some of my best road trips on the continent were in a 1969 sportscar, 15-25 years ago…..
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What an elegant little church – the white rock is lovely.
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