Stavanger Norway Swords Sunset

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Sverd i fjell is a commemorative monument located in the Hafrsfjord neighborhood of Madla, a borough of the city of Stavanger which lies in the … See more

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Aug 29, 2024
Amazing monument dedicated to the victory of Harald Fairhair; first king of Norway, at the Battle of Hafrsfjord in 872AD. With a beautiful view of the fjord and we had a beautiful day to enjoy the bo… Full review by Todd H
Aug 10, 2024
Spent a couple of hours here direct from the airport on Flybussen FB50. Lovely area to explore, Sverd I Fjell is great for some pics. It sits very close to the water, has beautiful surroundings and h… Full review by Andrea B
Jul 19, 2024
A fascinating memorial reminding us how Norway came to be United where once it was 25 fiefdoms. An amazing account of the symbolism of the three swords being brought together under one king. A great … Full review by ScotonAlderney

Facts

Architect:Fritz Røed
Construction completed:1983
Height:10 m

Questions & answers

Q:
Anyone know what number bus we need to take and where from? We are arriving at the end of a cruise.
A:
Google Maps says the #16 bus is the most direct. You’ll have to walk from the cruise ship area to the Stavanger S bus station. About 15 mins later it drops you off about 400m shy of …
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Google Maps says the #16 bus is the most direct. You’ll have to walk from the cruise ship area to the Stavanger S bus station. About 15 mins later it drops you off about 400m shy of your destination which you’ll finish on foot. There are other bus routes that get relatively close as well, but longer journeys.
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How far is this from the centre of Stavanger, is it walkable, easy to find?
A:
Approx 6 km from city centre. Easy to find!
Q:
The parking next to the swords is charged or free?
A:
Free
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