Plan your visit
Millstone Park (Kvernsteinsparken) is an open air museum in which you can explore traces of extensive masonry industry dating back to the 8th century.
The park is staffed throughout the summer, and offers tours and a café, as well as a number of enjoyable events and experiences for the entire family.
We are here
Millstone Park (Kvernsteinsparken) is beautifully situated within a short walking distance from the municipality centre of Hyllestad. Explore the unique cultural heritage site, and learn more about a large production of hand querns, millstones and stone crosses dating back to the Viking age. Millstone Park offers picturesque paths and wooden buildings, including a smithy, kiln, assembly house, reception, a small shop and a café. Guided tours are offered Tuesday - Sunday during the summer season (medio June - medio August).
Kvernsteinsparken
Lifjordvegen 9
6957 Hyllestad
Norway
Opening hours 2025
Ticket prices
- Adult: 130 NOK
- Children aged 0-17: Free
- Students/seniors: 100 NOK
- Museum pass: 240 NOK
- Groups (min 15 pax) *: Min 1500 NOK (100 NOK pr pers)
Contact information
6957 Hyllestad
Norway
Café
We offer a basic café with coffee and svele (pancakes) during the summer season.
Gift shop
During summer season, we have a small gift shop which offers a selection of high quality local products.
Parking
The Millstone Park offers free parking.
Accessibility
The area around the parking lot and main buildings is relatively flat, connected by gravel roads. Parts of the Stone Mason Path and buildings are also accessible for visitors with mobility issues. The quarry has trails which are not suitable for strollers or wheelchair users. The park does not have accessibility restrooms.