Selja Kloster — Attraction in Stad

A visit to the monastery located on Selja Island is an extraordinary experience that transports you through time and allows you to immerse yourself in history and spirituality. It is a place where nature and mysticism intertwine in an unforgettable way. Selja and its monastery are not only about the past but also an inspiration for modern spiritual seekers. It serves as a reminder of the values of focus, peace, and reflection, which are so crucial in today's fast-paced world. This journey through time and space enables us to understand how much wisdom and depth lie in distant corners of the world and how they can enrich our...

Went 2 days ago. Would not recommend. Fjord Guiding billed this as a 2-hour guided tour, making the point that if you wanted a guided tour, you had to choose that option at checkout, which we did. What they didn't tell you: the tour is conducted in Norwegian. There were approximately 16 English speakers on the boat, and the main tour guide had the captain give us a short (15 minute) overview in English, before he had to leave to pick up another group of passengers. The Norwegian group on our boat had a 45-50 minute...

Si tratta dei resti del monastero benedettino costruito sull'isola nella quale si rifugiò Sunniva, in fuga dall' Irlanda per non sottostare alle nozze forzate con un principe vichingo. Sunniva e i suoi seguaci si rifugiò sull'isola vivendo del poco che l brulla terra dava. Dopo qualche tempo, scorgendo delle navi avvicinarsi minacciose, lei ed i suoi seguaci si rifugiarono in una grotta ove pregarono il Signore di farla crollare uccidendoli per non essere catturati. Successivamente vennero scoperte delle ossa ed il corpo di Sunniva che venne proclamata Santa dalla chiesa cattolica e riconosciuta tale anche da...