At Kvernsteinsparken in Hyllestad, you can discover one of Norway’s earliest major industries. Millstones have been quarried here by hand for more than 1,000 years. A walk through the quarry landscape and museum buildings is a fascinating journey through geology, history and craft traditions. A perfect day filled with learning, exploration and discovery.
Kvernsteinsparken in Hyllestad is Norway’s only themed museum dedicated to millstone production and showcases the country’s largest cultural heritage site from the Viking Age and the Middle Ages. Welcome!
Activities for all ages
- The Stonecutter Trail (signposted interpretation trail)
- Grind your own grain using a hand mill
- Try stone carving
- Try working with soapstone
- Walk the Troll Trail with the youngest visitors
Season and opening hours
The park is open and staffed during the summer season:
https://misf.no/kvernsteinsparken/planlegg-besoeket-ditt
Guided tours
Guided tours for groups must be booked in advance. Contact Kvernsteinsparken by email at nks@misf.no, or see the website for more information.
Food, drinks and museum shop
During the summer season you can enjoy coffee, tea and traditional sveler (Norwegian pancakes). In the museum shop you will find a selection of quality products from local producers.
Accessibility
The lower part of the park, including parking and buildings, is relatively flat and connected by gravel paths. Parts of the Stonecutter Trail and the main building Storehuset are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. There is no universally designed toilet in the park.
Access
The park is located at Hyllestadvegen 402, centrally in Hyllestad municipality. Parking is available for visitors.
Kvernsteinsparken is one of 26 key sites along the Coastal Pilgrim Route, which starts in Egersund and ends at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. If you would like to learn more about the Coastal Pilgrim Route, visit their website.
