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The Utstein Monastery

Mosterøyveien 801
4156 Mosterøy
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Utstein Monastery
  • Utstein Monastery
  • On the way to the monastery at Mosterøy.
  • Utstein Kloster
  • Detail from window at the monastery.
  • The abbot's house.
  • Utstein monastery.
  • "Lay brothers" in the garden.
  • Window
  • Laid table in the refectory
  • Monastry garden
  • "lay brothers" in the garden
  • Klostervågen.
  • Utstein Monastery.
  • Utstein Monastery.
  • Garmanstuene.
  • The surroundings at the monastery.
  • The inside of the church.

Opening Times

Closed at Utstein Monastery (1 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed
Utstein Monastery open on Sundays (7 Mar 2021 - 13 June 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - SaturdayClosed
Sunday12:00 - 17:00
Bank HolidayClosed
Open for the summer at Utstein Kloster (15 June 2021 - 15 Aug 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday11:00 - 15:00
Sunday12:00 - 17:00

About

Utstein Monastery is Norway’s only preserved medieval monastery. It lies in beautiful surroundings on the island of Mosterøy. Once also the site for the Viking king Harald Fairhair's residence. In the Middle Ages, it was a monastery, and in the 1700s, it became the farm of the local magistrate. It was run as af farm until it became a museum in the 1930s.

At Utstein Monastery, you will be received by smiling guides dressed up in medieval costumes who proudly present their garden with roses, ornamental bushes and herbs. Come and experience the silence and magic of this very special place!

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    • P2510QBhelenm
      Dublin, Ireland
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Worth a visit
      3 of 5 stars
      Monday, 18th March 2019
      Beautiful setting very serene . Sadly went on a Monday in March and Monastery was closed . But still worth a visit. Read full review
    • AKMaggie
      McMinnville, Oregon
      Family Home
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 7th May 2019
      My father-in-law was born in the monastery, which was owned by the Schanche Family for many years along with the adjacent farm. Read full review
    • waldorf53
      Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
      Calming
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 20th August 2019
      A lovely part of the world and this is just so calming, a nice place to see and it helps to have the benefit of a guide to point out the main aspects. Read full review
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    Guide Prices

    Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
    2 adults & 3 childrenNOK250.00 admission
    AdultsNOK95.00 admission
    Children 0 - 5 yearsFree
    Children 6 - 18 årNOK50.00 admission
    SeniorNOK70.00 admission
    with student cardFree

    The ticket is valid at all MUST's museums that day.

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