Hovedøya kloster — Attraction in Oslo

Beautiful Abbey Ruins. Norway does not have very many places of historical significance that are made of stone. So it is nice to see something from the past that was stone built.

On a hot summer's day, it is a perfect place to spend a few hours on this paradise island. And the ruins here just make it even more interesting.

They are right by the cafe, so if you are having lunch there, you should definitely explore the ruins afterwards. You will pass through them on your way to the beach, so why not...

(From Wikipedia) The monastery was founded on 18 May 1147 by monks from Kirkstead Abbey in England on Hovedøya island, and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Edmund.

One of the more interesting items to look at on Hovedøya Island.

And to the filthy entitled pig that left their used salad bowl (from the cafe next door) on the wall of the monastery, you’re a scumbag. Please do the world a favor and run to the nearest sharp blade and...

Hovedøya or Main Island is well worth going to. It is only a 10 minute ferry ride from the Akke Brygge public ferry wharf and the trip is part of the Oslo metro zone 1 which is handy if you already use a zone 1 monthly card.

There are public toilets on the island, plus this monastery, beaches, barbecues, trails and also great grassy flat fields for playing sports such as Frisbee and badminton.

The island has a really great vibe.

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