Selja Abbey

The island of Selja, which has been formerly known as Sellø or Selø, is located 15 minutes by boat from Selje's mainland.

[3][4][5] The bishop was instrumental in the establishment of the monastery here, and throughout its history there remained a strong connection between the abbey and the bishopric.

Selja situated halfway between Bergen and Nidaros, was a natural stopover for travelers.

[8][9] Due to a lack of later habitation, the ruins the abbey as well as the shrine of Saint Sunniva and the cathedral are extensive and extremely well preserved.

The artist Bernt Tunold (1877– 1946) spent his childhood and some of his adult life on the island and often painted the monastery ruins.