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Hafrsfjord
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Hafrsfjord is situated north at Jæren and is 9 km long and leading to the airport. The depth of the fjord varies from 3,5 m to 60 m which means that large boats can not enter the fjord. In the north there is a bridge, Hafrsfjord brigde, where it is possible to cross the fjord.

Hafrsfjord is known through the Norwegian history as the place for the battle that united Norway to one kingdom in 872. King Harald Hårfagre (Harold the fairhair) won that battle and settled at Utstein, which later became a monastery.

People have lived in the area around Hafrsfjord long before the battle. In 1879, the petroglyph field at Fluberget at Hestnes was discovered and a few years later, two bronze horns were found in Revsheimsmyra nearby. The petroglyphs are from the Bronze Age, approx. 1800 - 500 BC. The whole area around Hafrsfjord is rich in ancient memories.

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Three 20ft swords
Saturday, 3rd October 2020
Nestled halfway between the airport and town centre so your not far if you are staying at an airport hotel or in the centre. 3 20ft stone swords overlooking the sea. Actually quite nice and relaxing... Read full review
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Fun photo spot
Friday, 30th July 2021
Stavanger is a really nice city and if you have time, do visit this bay (or par, or whatever they call it). We were lucky with the weather, and there weren't many people on the location so we could... Read full review
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Very beautiful !
Tuesday, 10th August 2021
Cozy little beach with delightful ice cream (expensive) The swords in Rock is a must see nearby Stavanger Read full review

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Ytraberget at Hafrsfjord, SolaRuins of a fortress. The fortress is mentioned in Snorre's saga literature, assumably, the Viking king Kjotve the rich sought refuge there after losing the battle against Harald Fairhair at Hafrsfjord.

Swords in Rock, Stavanger«Sverd i fjell» is a monument to commemorate the battle in Hafrsfjord. The monument is on a tiny mountain in the area where perhaps the battle took place. Nobody knows. The fjord is widest here and the Vikings placed their boats side by side when they were fighting.

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Ullandhaugtårnet tower, StavangerPossibly the best viewing point in Stavanger is at the Ullandhaug tower. From the top balcony of the tower, you can really see in all directions. Not too far from the centre, therefore easy to get to. From the parking lot there is a slightly steep hill to walk.