Undredal, Norway

Undredal is located along the Aurlands Fjord, a branch of the massive Sogne Fjord. It is very scenic and home to the smallest stave-church in Northern Europe. Lovely Undredal lies wedged in between high mountains. The village has a population of 130 people and 500 goats. Undredal is renowned for its goats' cheese, which is still made in the traditional way. Historically, Undredal was first mentioned when the Bishop of Bjørgvis (Bergen) placed Pål Bårdson, a known scholar, there as a representative of the church. Pål Bårdson was the Chancellor to King Magnus' court, and later Archbishop of Nidaros (Trondheim) during the years of 1333 to 1346. The chapel can be dated back to 1147.

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