Chapel In The Hills
A replica of Norway's Borgund Stavkirke, nestled in the Black Hills, offering a quiet retreat and a piece of Norwegian architecture in South Dakota.

šŸ“œ An ornate wooden church in Rapid City, South Dakota, built in 1969 as an exact replica of Norway's ancient Borgund stave church.
šŸ” Originally housed a Lutheran radio show and is now a popular place for weddings, owned and operated by the Lutheran church.

Why Go

✨ Admire intricate Norwegian stave church architecture
šŸ•Šļø Enjoy a peaceful and inspiring retreat
šŸ’’ Popular venue for weddings
šŸŽ Explore a grass-roofed gift shop and log cabin museum
🚶 Take a prayer/meditation walk

Why Avoid

🚫 Closed seasonally from October 1st to April 30th

Tips

šŸŽ¶ Evening worship services held during summer months

Cost

šŸ’° Free admission, donations accepted.

Hours

šŸ•’ May-September: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Closed October-April.

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