Detalles de excursión en tierra

Boat To Sacred Selja Island

Maloy, Noruega

Boat To Sacred Selja Island

DETALLES

  • 4
    horas Duración estimada

OVERVIEW

Explore the medieval monastery on Selja, a sacred island where Sunniva – Norway’s only female saint – lived in the 10th century. You will reach Selja on an extraordinarily scenic cruise through the Ulvesundet Strait, past a number of other barren islands and on to the stark monastery. Benedictine monks built this holy site, whose stone tower still remains, rising above the excavated ruins of the other structures. While wandering about the serene setting, you will hear the legend of Saint Sunniva, which is recorded in three differences sources, all more than a thousand years old. In essence, she was an Irish princess that fled an arranged marriage to a heathen Viking chief. Sunniva lived in a cave on Selja, where a miracle occurred resulting in her sainthood. If you climb the tower steps, you will be rewarded with an incredible view. You might also drink from a spring whose waters can supposedly heal.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise to sacred Selja Island, a pilgrimage site with a medieval monastery.
• Hear the legend of Sunniva and the miracle that led to her being sainted.
• See the cave where Sunniva lived in the 10th century and explore the monastery.
• Take in the gorgeous views from the monastery tower and drink from a sacred spring.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 1 ½ hours of moderate uphill walking/standing; There will be some inclines, steps and uneven surfaces to negotiate. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and may not be suitable for those with mobility concerns who are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD

Tipo de excursión:

Aventura
Tours por la ciudad y panorámicos

Nivel de actividad:

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Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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