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Gol Stave Church vs Oslo Cathedral

Two churches in Oslo. Gol Stave Church has no online ticket listed; Oslo Cathedral has 2 tickets and tours to book. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.

Gol Stave Church

Gol Stave Church

Oslo, Norway

Gol Stave Church stands in the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the Norsk Folkemuseum, on the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo, Norway, and it is visited with the museum's ticket. It is one of the most famous medieval wooden churches in Norway and the highlight of the museum's open-air collection, which brings together more than 150 historic buildings from across the country. The museum is reached by bus from the city centre or, in summer, by ferry from the City Hall pier across the harbour.

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Oslo Cathedral

Oslo Cathedral

Oslo, Norway

Oslo Cathedral stands on Stortorvet square in the centre of Oslo, Norway, near the main shopping street, Karl Johans gate, and entry is free. It is the main church of the Church of Norway in Oslo and is used for royal and state events, including royal weddings and funerals. Walking tours of Oslo pass the cathedral on the way between the Central Station, the Royal Palace, the Parliament and the Opera House.

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Side by side

Gol Stave ChurchOslo Cathedral
TypeChurchCathedral
Opened11571697
Tickets and tours on GetYourGuidenone listed2
Official websiteyes

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Tours and activities in Oslo