Located on the western outskirts of Rapid City, South Dakota, the Chapel in the Hills is a full-scale replica of the 12th-century Borgund Stave Church in Norway.

This unique chapel was built in 1969 by a local benefactor of Norwegian descent and is used by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Worship services are held here every evening in the summer.

Also on the site is a museum consisting of an original log cabin owned by Norwegian immigrants (moved here from another site) with period furniture. There is also a small gift shop with friendly staff that offers books on Norway and other subjects.

Quick Facts on Chapel in the Hills

Site Information
Names:	Chapel in the Hills
Categories:	churches; stave churches
Styles:	Romanesque Revival; Vikings
Dates:	1969
Status:	active
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	44.048442° N, 103.298784° W
Address:	3788 Chapel Lane Rapid City, South Dakota 57702-4942
Phone:	Office: 605-342-8281 Visitor Center/Gift Shop: 605-343-9426
Email:	[email protected]
Lodging:	View hotels near Chapel in the Hills

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours and prices can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

References

1. Personal visit (May 23, 2009).
2. Chapel in the Hills - official website

More Information

• Photos of Chapel in the Hills - here on Sacred Destinations