Flesberg between the Stave Church and the Numedalslågen

Flesberg combines the architectural history of Flesberg stave church with the broad, flat valley floor around the church. Near the Haugen farm, there is a recreation area along the Numedalslågen. The area also includes Haugen Activity Park, with a sandy beach, playground, volleyball court and historic buildings. This offers a chance to discover Flesberg through both culture and outdoor activities.

Flesberg stave church and its architectural history

Flesberg stave church was originally a three-aisled church. In 1735, it was converted into a cruciform church. This transformation is a distinctive part of its history: the church thus brings together an earlier three-aisled design and its later cruciform form. Anyone interested in church architecture and historic changes has a specific reason to explore Flesberg from a cultural perspective, too.

Part of the medieval west portal has been preserved. This means that both the 1735 conversion and a surviving section of the medieval portal are among the church’s distinctive features. These two details point to different periods in its architectural history, without reducing Flesberg to a single era. The stave church stands on the edge of the settlement centre, making it a distinct landmark in the village.

Valley floor, cultivated land and pine forests

The valley floor around the church is broad and flat. Cultivated land and pine forests shape the landscape. This offers a different perspective from the church’s architectural details: here, the focus is on the openness of the valley floor; there, on the development of a particular building. If you are looking for both culture and scenery on your trip, you can include both sides of Flesberg in your holiday plans.

Sandy beach and activities at Haugen Activity Park

Near the Haugen farm, there is a recreation area with a large sandy beach along the Numedalslågen. To reach Haugen Activity Park, turn off Fv40 at Flesberg stave church. A large car park and a gravel path lead to the beach.

Haugen Activity Park also has a playground and a sand volleyball court. There are different options side by side: children can use the playground, while the volleyball court offers another outdoor activity. The riverside recreation area, sandy beach and facilities in the park make Haugen a varied destination for spending time together.

Historic buildings and a local festival

Haugen Activity Park also includes historic buildings. These include a storehouse from Søre Førlie and the Juvenes schoolroom. If you are interested in older buildings as well as spending time at the beach, the park offers an additional cultural aspect. The buildings add other specific places and structures to the story of Flesberg stave church, without implying that the two interests in visiting historic sites are the same.

The Lågen Pike Festival is another experience associated with Haugen. It was first held in 2018 and includes a Midsummer celebration at Haugen Activity Park. The year 2018 marks the first time the festival was held; for your travel plans, it is therefore helpful to check current information about the festival separately rather than infer a future event date from that year.

Which holiday apartment suits your travel plans?

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Flesberg, first consider which aspects of the area matter most for your stay. Church architecture and medieval history offer a cultural focus. The valley floor, cultivated land and pine forests lend themselves to a focus on scenery; along the Numedalslågen, there is also a beach, playground, volleyball court and historic buildings.

If you are also considering other destinations, take a look at Drammen, Gol, Hemsedal and Flå.

For the main travel overview: Buskerud.