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Utstein Kloster - the Abbey beside MosterøyThe Abbey at Utstein Kloster was built around 1260, on the site of an earlier "Royal Farm". It was home to Augustine monks until the Reformation, when it fell into disrepair. Owned by the state since 1700, it was a home and farmhouse until restoration began. Today it is popular for concerts, weddings, meetings and as a museum. |
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Utstein
Kloster is on Klosterøy (or Abbey island) which is connected to Fjøløy
and Mosterøy, and more islands beyond. It is open every day except
Monday, unless there is some special arrangement - which may mean early
closing on Saturday for weddings. Restored over the last 100 years, it is
unique in Norway
Close to the Kloster is the road across the bridge to Fjoloy and the lighthouse there. The network of islands now connected since the undersea tunnels of the E39 were built mean that it is possible to go 15 kilometers to the east end of Amoy, which makes a good bike ride. Map reference: Rogaland county map(scale 1:200 000) 3047 - 65567 By car: Take the E39 north from Stavanger, through the first undersea tunnel (233 metres below sea level), past the toll booth, over the bridge, then turn right at the sign for Mosteroy. Turn left at the roundabout, then follow the road across Mosteroy to Klosteroy. The abbey is at the end of the road. Parking: There are about 30 parking places at the abbey, if busy you may have to park at Utstein Kloster Hotell, which is by the canal between Mosteroy and Klosteroy. By bus: Coast link bus, or nr.10 bus from Stavanger to Sokn toll booth then local bus 33 Distance from Stavanger: 20 km |
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Travel time from Stavanger:
25 minutes by car Duration of the visit: an hour or so Facilities: Carpark. Restaurant at the hotel, with shop nearby. Kids verdict: Maybe not too interesting, depending on their interests See also: Fjøløy lighthouse Åmøy to Mosterøy cycle ride Sørbø church on Rennesøy Stavanger cathedral (Domkirken) Hotel booking in the Stavanger area |
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