Fairy tale architecture isn’t what immediately comes to mind when you think about Norway; what does? Fjords, blondes, and Vikings.
See pictures of seemingly fantastical Norwegian rural architecture down below. From mediaeval Stave churches to spectral natural waterfalls and 19th-century Norwegian vernacular style (byggeskikk) wooden cottages, the architectural styles span the centuries.
Feel free to share any photos you’ve taken while traveling across Norway that you believe would fit in a fairy tale, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on which ones.
#1 Church with Borgund Stave
Scandinavian Church with a Rich History
# 2 Valldal Barn
Seriously, this is brilliant!
#3 Vindhellavegen, the Ancient Road
This landscape is straight out of a dream!
quartet Renndølsetra
Green roof systems that started it all!
#5: A Forest-Based Natural Swimming Pool
A swimming pool made of circular, natural concrete 😀
“Under the Aurora” (#6)
Absolutely enchanting!
#7 Tjome Near the End of the World
Verdens ende, the place I hail from, sounds more like the edge of the globe when translated properly.
Norway’s #8 waterfall, Kvednafossen
Because it is so similar, I can see why so many Norvegian immigrants ended up on Canada’s western coast.
#9 Weathered Farmhouses
Norangdal valley, home to ancient seter houses. What a stunning location.
No. 10 Norwegian House
Not far from Hemsedal town!
Number Eleven: Hunderfossen Fairy House, Lillehammer
All it is is a dream castle in a theme park.
#2 Antique Mansion
I can’t stop thinking about the theme song from “Heidi”…
#13 Mountain Retreats
Houses like that are more like CHEVYs. Oh, no!
Norway’s fourteenth bridge
What a spectacular location for the last showdown!
Number fifteen, the historic village
Is anyone familiar with this location in Norway?
(16) Bondhus Lake
Even though it’s not in a tunnel, this place is eerily similar to the lake that Harry and Dumbledore explored. It has been quite a while since I frequently saw stuff reminiscent of Potter.
Near Bergen, at #17, is the Fantoft Stave Church..