Utstein Abbey
Utstein kloster
Norway's best-preserved medieval monastery, on Mosterøy island north of Stavanger, with quiet, simple stone cloisters.
Utstein Abbey lies on Mosterøy island, about 25 km north of Stavanger. In the Viking Age, it was the royal estate of Harald Fairhair. From the 13th century, it served as an Augustinian monastery. It is Norway's best-preserved medieval monastery, and its stone church, cloister and refectory have all survived. The abbey is open to visitors in summer, with admission of about NOK 120, and often hosts classical and jazz concerts. From the city center, it is about 30 minutes by car via the Ryfast undersea tunnels. The surrounding coast and farmland are peaceful.
Opening hours
Open May–Sep (by reservation only in winter)
Nearby sights
- Swords in Rock (Sverd i fjell)
- Old Stavanger (Gamle Stavanger)
- Norwegian Canning Museum
- Iron Age Farm at Ullandhaug
- Valberg Tower
- Øvre Holmegate (Colour Street)
- Norwegian Petroleum Museum
- Stavanger Cathedral