Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Norwegian Wood Carvings
Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 29, 2019
1. Norwegian Wood Carvings Marker
Look closely at the wooden doors of any stave church, and you'll discover an expertly carved piece of art. The carvings, which were originally inspired by the Vikings, share many traditional designs, like beaded ribbons. However, because wide fjords and mountain ranges separated many Norwegian villages, the village woodworkers often developed their own unique carving styles and patterns, resulting in a unique fingerprint for every stave church
The wood carvings you see today are replicas of the original carvings on the 12th century Gol Stave Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 28° 22.24′ N, 81° 32.827′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. It can be reached from Avenue of the Stars north of Germany Service Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando and in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From Ships to Staves (here, next to this marker); Stave Churches (a few steps from this marker); Runic Writings (a few steps from this marker); Miniature Garden
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, June 29, 2019
2. Norwegian Wood Carvings Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
