Lyse Abbey, Medieval monastery ruins in Bjørnafjorden, Norway
The stone remains of Lyse Abbey stand at the base of Lyshornet mountain, featuring architectural elements from both Romanesque and Gothic periods.
Founded in 1146 by Bishop Sigurd of Bergen, monks from Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire established this first Cistercian monastery in Norway.
The monastery introduced fruit cultivation to Norway, with monks developing the first apple orchards that influenced modern Norwegian agriculture.
Located 34 minutes south of Bergen via route E39, the archaeological site maintains regular visiting hours and offers guided tours of the excavated structures.
The stones from the dissolved abbey were later used to construct parts of the Rosenkrantz Tower in Bergen and Kronborg Castle in Denmark.
Location: Bjørnafjorden Municipality
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 60.22778,5.40556
Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:30
Troldhaugen
11.1 km
Kysthospitalet i Hagevik
5.4 km
Villa d'Ole Bull
2.8 km
Bergen Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Milde
8.2 km
Fana Stadion
8.4 km
Stend hovedgård, Bergen
6.5 km
Siljustøl
9.1 km
Lysefjorden
6.4 km
Rådalslien skole
8.3 km
Hordamuseet
6.4 km
Lysekloster kapell
439 m
Os Church
5.8 km
Skjold Church
9.6 km
Askviknes Voksenpsykiatrisk Senter
5.9 km
Ytrebygda Church
10.4 km
Fanafjorden
6.3 km
Fusafjorden
9.4 km
Nore Neset Church
5.4 km
Troldsalen
11.1 km
Telenorsenteret
10.6 km
Øvsttun Kirkegård
9.7 km
Øvsttunheimen
9.6 km
Bahus
4.1 km
Ervikane
9.4 km
Os prestegård
5.6 km
Lysekloster
406 m
Ulven - Fetts fk. 2
3.6 km
RÅHEIMSTOVA (RÅHEIM), Sætervegen 6
9.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes