Stand inside Norway's oldest stave-church site at Moster — the very spot where Christianity was declared the law of Norway in 1024 AD. An open-air amphitheatre, ancient stone church, and extraordinary Viking-age history await.
What to expect
A short drive from Leirvik brings you to Moster, a quietly extraordinary peninsula where St Olav landed in 1024 to proclaim Christianity across Norway. The ancient Moster Old Church (c. 1150 AD) stands beside a dramatic open-air amphitheatre carved into the hillside, used each summer for the epic Mostraspelet historical pageant. Expert local guides contextualise the saga of Viking-age faith, power, and tradition with remarkable depth. The atmosphere — sea breeze, ancient stone, and Norse mythology — is genuinely spine-tingling.
Good to know
Moster is approximately 20 minutes by car from Leirvik port. The Mostraspelet outdoor theatre runs in July — check dates to time your visit. Wear layers; the coastal site can be breezy. Combine with the Sunnhordland Museum on the return for a full cultural day.