Hallingdal

Hallingdal follows the Hallingdal River through a long valley between the high country of eastern and western Norway. Farms and villages occupy the valley floor and slopes, while mountain pastures rise above them. At Torpo stands a stave church, built in the late twelfth century and dedicated to Saint Margaret. Its timber walls and painted medieval ceiling preserve the work of the craftsmen and worshippers who made the valley their home.