Oscarsborg Fortress, dating back to the 17th century, was military territory until 2003 when the island was made a publicly available resort. The fortress is ... read more
Utstein Monastery, dating back to the 11th century, is Norway’s only preserved medieval Augustinian monastery. Today it is a museum, conference centre and venue for ... read more
The villa Breidablikk, built in 1881, was commissioned by Lars Berentsen, a leading merchant and ship owner in Stavanger. Breidablikk gives a good idea about the local ... read more
Holmeegenes was built as a pleasure spot in the 1860s with a combined residential and operational building. It represents urban history, architectural history, garden ... read more
Ole Bull Museum Lysøen is the former summer residence of the Norwegian violin-virtuoso Ole Bull (1810-1880). The villa was built in 1873. The composer often invited ... read more
