Mosterhamn

Mosterhamn can be explored through local history, Norwegian church history and a historic trail landscape. At the Moster Museum, seafaring and fishing are presented alongside everyday life; Moster Amfi conveys the historical significance of the area for the church. The Kulturløypa passes through landscapes that range from open terrain with fjord views to dense deciduous forest. This lets you choose between a museum visit, church history and a walking trail with various thematic highlights for your trip.

Local history at the Moster Museum

The Moster Museum displays pictures and equipment from seafaring and fishing. It also features a home, a classroom and a shoemaker’s workshop. The exhibits place maritime history alongside home life, school and crafts, offering different insights into local history. The museum has a unique collection of objects that tell the story of Moster and is run by Moster sogelag.

Moster Amfi and church history

Moster Amfi presents Norway’s national church history. Its origins lie in two events on Moster: the Christianisation of Norway in 995 and the Christian law introduced at the Mostrating in 1024. The two dates refer to different milestones in this history. Moster Amfi and the church history centre are set in an idyllic, disused marble quarry.

Moster Amfi is also a specific stop for pilgrims: it is stop number 6 on the Kystpilegrimsleia Coastal Pilgrim Route. You can have your pilgrim passport stamped there; a pilgrim passport is available at Kaupang. Moster Amfi also offers guided tours of Moster gamle kyrkje. If you would like to learn more about the church, you can make this tour a distinct part of your stay.

The Kulturløypa between fjord and forest

The Kulturløypa is a historic walking trail that begins in Mosterhamn and leads to Moster gamle kyrkje and Moster Amfi. Along sections of the old postal route, it follows the Bømlafjord and continues along the Marmorvegen to Notland. The landscape shifts between open terrain with views of the fjord and dense deciduous forest. These contrasts shape the trail: those interested in landscapes and local history will find a different way to explore Mosterhamn here than by visiting the museum exhibitions.

Another historic stop along the Kulturløypa is the region’s best-preserved lime kiln. The trail combines this glimpse into the past with a route to the church and Moster Amfi. When planning your trip, you can therefore decide whether to visit individual cultural attractions or take in the different stops and landscapes together on a walk. You do not need a trail length or walking time to make this choice: the focus here is on the historic sights and the changing landscapes described.

Getting around and finding accommodation

There is good parking at Moster gamle kyrkje, including space for buses. The Moster gruvepark has facilities for boat tourists. These details complement the cultural and landscape experiences with two different points of orientation for visitors.

When choosing a holiday apartment or house, it helps to start by deciding what you would most like to focus on in Mosterhamn: local history at the museum, Norway’s national church history at Moster Amfi, or the historic Kulturløypa with fjord views and deciduous forest.

Discover more places

Other places in the same destination include Håvik, Lykling, Bremnes, Foldrøyhamn, Brandasund, Finnås, Bomlo and Rubbestadneset.

For the overview of the wider area: Bømlo.