Swords in Rock

Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo by Martin Gerrish
Photo by Martin Gerrish
Photo by Terje Stegen
Photo by Terje Stegen
Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed
Photo by Yasser Hamid Syed

Popular places to visit

Season: all year. By Hafrsfjord, the monument Sverd i fjell (Swords in rock). This was where Harald Fairhair gathered Norway into one kingdom in 872. The monument consists of three swords that are fixed into the grown. They symbolise peace, unity and freedom. The hilts of the Viking swords are taken from swords found in different parts of the country. The monument is made by Fritz Røed (1928-2002), and was unveiled by King Olav in 1983. History of the battle of Hafrsfjord The battle of Hafrsfjord has been described in the Saga of Harald Fairhair in Snorre Sturlason's Heimskringla

Swords in Mountain

Find out about the history of Stavanger when you take a trip to Swords in Mountain. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its hiking trails.

Swords in Mountain
Museum of Archaeology

Museum of Archaeology

Discover centuries-old artifacts from Norway’s cultural and natural history while kids have fun dressing up as Vikings and hunting for treasure.

Museum of Archaeology

Møllebukta

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Møllebukta during your trip to Stavanger? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Møllebukta

Amfi Madla

During your visit to Stavanger, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Amfi Madla. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Amfi Madla

Iron Age Farm

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Iron Age Farm during your travels in Stavanger. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Iron Age Farm

Galleri Carrie

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Galleri Carrie during your travels in Stavanger. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Galleri Carrie

Best Lodging Options Near Swords in Rock

Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger

Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger

4 out of 5
Olav V's Gate 3 Stavanger
Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger
Clarion Hotel Stavanger

Clarion Hotel Stavanger

4 out of 5
Arne Rettedals gate 14 Stavanger
Clarion Hotel Stavanger
Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel

Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel

3 out of 5
Gunnar Warebergsgate 17 Stavanger
Thon Partner Stavanger Forum Hotel
Ydalir Hotel

Ydalir Hotel

3 out of 5
Telegrafdirektør Heftyes vei 99 Stavanger Rogaland
Ydalir Hotel
Comfort Hotel Square

Comfort Hotel Square

3.5 out of 5
Løkkeveien 41 Stavanger
Comfort Hotel Square
Scandic Royal Stavanger

Scandic Royal Stavanger

4 out of 5
Lokkeveien 26 Stavanger
Scandic Royal Stavanger
Hotel Victoria

Hotel Victoria

4 out of 5
Skansegaten 1 Stavanger
Hotel Victoria
Thon Hotel Stavanger

Thon Hotel Stavanger

3.5 out of 5
Klubbgata 6 Stavanger
Thon Hotel Stavanger
St Svithun Hotel

St Svithun Hotel

3 out of 5
Gerd-Ragna Bloch Thorsens gate 8 Stavanger
St Svithun Hotel
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