Utstein Monastery is Norway’s best-preserved medieval monastery and is mentioned in historical records going back to the 9th century. It is a beautiful place with an open courtyard and cloisters. The ...
This is not a trip for the kids. This is walking around an old monastery which has had a lot of loving care given to it. We had a 30 minute piano recital which was amazing and I am not a big music fan...
Calming
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.
Family Home
My father-in-law was born in the monastery, which was owned by the Schanche Family for many years along with the adjacent farm.
Worth a visit
Beautiful setting very serene . Sadly went on a Monday in March and Monastery was closed . But still worth a visit.
A Bit of History
Utstein Monastery is Norway’s best-preserved medieval monastery and is mentioned in historical records going back to the 9th century. It is a beautiful place with an open courtyard and cloisters. The ...
Calming experience
This is not a trip for the kids. This is walking around an old monastery which has had a lot of loving care given to it. We had a 30 minute piano recital which was amazing and I am not a big music fan...