Chapel in the Hills 
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
Site Information |
| Names: | Chapel in the Hills |
| Location: | Rapid City, South Dakota, USA |
| Category: | Churches |
| Faith: | Christianity |
| Denomination: | Lutheran |
| Status: | active |
| Date: | 1969 |
| Architecture: | Neo-Romanesque, Viking |
Visitor Information |
| Coordinates: | 44.048442° N, 103.298784° W (view on Google Maps) |
| Address: | 3788 Chapel Lane, Rapid City, SD 57702-4942 |
| Phone: | Office: 605-342-8281 Visitor Center/Gift Shop: 605-343-9426 |
| Website: | www.chapel-in-the-hills.org |
| E-mail: | info@chapel-in-the-hills.org |
| Cost: | Free; donation requested |
| Photography: | Permitted |
| Services: | Daily 7:30pm mid-June to August |
| Facilities: | Small gift shop; toilets |
| Parking: | Free parking lot at the church. |
Location Map
Below is a location map and aerial view of Chapel in the Hills. Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. For a larger view, see our USA Map.
Article Sources
Article written by Holly Hayes with reference to the following sources:
- Personal visit (May 23, 2009).
- Chapel in the Hills - official website
Article last updated: 07/11/2009.
