See & doFlesberg
Flesberg Stave Church
Stave church from the late 1100s, rebuilt as a cruciform church in 1735. Still in use, and open to visitors during Medieval Week (Middelalderuka) in July.
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Get to know Flesberg
The village of Flesberg gave its name to the whole municipality, which was founded in 1838. It is the northernmost village along the Fv40, where the valley turns north-west towards Rollag.
Flesberg Stave Church was built in the late 1100s or early 1200s and is still in use. In 1735 it was rebuilt as a cruciform church, but the west portal and carved medieval lions survive. Nearby is the Dåset farm museum with a forest trail up to Sjurdsnatten, and to the west the road climbs to Fagerfjell and Blefjell.
Flesberg is also home to the large Moelven Numedal sawmill, and along the Fv40 you'll find an inn, a takeaway and camping by the river.
1100sstave church built
1838municipality founded
1,270 mFlesebekkble, the highest point
Sources (in Norwegian): Store norske leksikon: Flesberg, Store norske leksikon: Flesberg stavkirke
Municipal border: © Kartverket (CC BY 4.0). Roads are simplified.
Did you know? The churchyard at the stave church is fenced with large stone slabs fitted with iron rings for tying up horses. The church is mentioned in written sources as early as 1359.
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See & doFlesberg
Dåset Farm Museum
Flesberg's open-air farm museum (bygdetun) at the Dåset farm. Starting point for the forest trail up to Sjurdsnatten.
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Forest trail to Sjurdsnatten
A 2.6 km loop with 13 information boards about the forest and local history, and a view over Strandevannet lake.
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Fagerfjell Ski Centre
Family-friendly ski centre with 6 slopes, a children's slope and two sledging hills, plus about 160 km of cross-country trails. Fagerfjellstua serves food all year.
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Haugen Activity Park
Activity park and sandy beach on the Numedalslågen river, with a floating jetty, volleyball court, hammocks, barbecue spots and a big playground. You can stay in the old farm buildings, or camp with a motorhome or tent from 1 May to 15 September. Run by the volunteer group Haugens venner.
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Fishing in the Numedalslågen
The river runs through the whole municipality. Remember to buy a fishing licence, and check the season and rules before you go.
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Neset Skydsstasjon Kro
Roadside inn serving traditional Norwegian home cooking and Asian dishes, with a terrace and glass veranda. Open all year.
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Neset PitStop
Takeaway serving pizza, burgers, gyros and Asian food. Open every day.
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Neset Skydsstasjon
Cabins for 2 to 7 people, camping and a military camp by the Numedalslågen river. The season starts on 15 April.
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Høimyr Fjellcamping
Year-round campsite with room for about 140 caravans and its own service building, within walking distance of Fagerfjell Ski Centre.
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Joker Flesberg
Grocery store with a post office counter, PostNord and DHL parcel pickup, and cash services. Also open on Sundays.
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