Klosterøy Explained

Klosterøy
Map:Norway Rogaland
Location:Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates:59.1037°N 5.5805°W
Area Km2:1.7
Elevation M:79
Highest Mount:Knebberfjellet
Country:Norway
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Rogaland
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Stavanger

Klosterøy is an island in Stavanger municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.[1] The 1.7km2 island lies on the south side of the Boknafjorden in the Rennesøy island group. It lies immediately north of the island of Fjøløy and immediately west of the island of Mosterøy. All three islands are connected by bridges and Mosterøy is connected to the island of Sokn which in turn is connected to the city of Stavanger on the mainland by the Byfjord Tunnel.

Klosterøy island is notable since it is the location of the historic Utstein Abbey and the 800-year old Utstein Church. Most of the island is agricultural land, with most residents living on the far eastern end of the island, along the small channel separating the island from Mosterøy.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Klosterøy, Rennesøy (Rogaland) . 2015-12-14 . . Norwegian.