The Millstone Park in Hyllestad

About

Discover one of Norway’s first major industries at the mouth of Sognefjorden; the special garnet shimmer-slate rock, perfect for making millstones.

About

Rock was extracted here as early as the 700s. These life-giving stones were carved from the Hyllestad mountains and shipped as far as Sweden and Germany. Without a millstone, it was impossible to grind the grain needed to put food on the table. Hyllestad therefore played a major part in trade and exports throughout the Viking Age and Middle Ages.

The park itself is open year-round. Here you can follow the stone mason path through our quarry. You can discover traces of the millstone industry, learn more about life as a stone mason, and about Hyllestad’s place in the world.

The park is staffed throughout the summer season, from mid-June to mid-August. We offer tours and a number of enjoyable activities for the whole family. How about trying a hand-grinder and making your own millstone bread? Or making your own soapstone jewellery? Or perhaps you’d like to try hunting with a bow and arrow? You can also relax and enjoy some coffee and snacks in historical surroundings.

From Bergen to Hyllestad it is about 140 kilometers, less than 3 hours by car.

You can also take the boat from Bergen to Hyllestad. Please see Norled.no for timetable.