Swords in Rock
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Swords in Rock
Swords in Rock
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At Hafrsfjord we find the monument Swords in Rock. It was here Harald Harfagre fought a battle that united Norway into one kingdom in 872 AD. The monument represents peace, unity and freedom. The Viking swords' hilts are modelled on swords found in various parts of the country. The monument was made by Friz Roed (1928-2002) and unveiled by King Olav in 1983. The monument can be reached by bus nr. 29 from the centre of Stavanger.
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MisterTNorway
As, Norway1,428 contributions
Apr 2022
Great spot and easy accessible. Recommend to walk/run from Swords in Rock to Alexander Kielland Memorial (Brutt lenke).
Written 15 April 2022
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Beate H
6 contributions
Jul 2021
Cozy little beach with delightful ice cream (expensive) The swords in Rock is a must see nearby Stavanger
Written 10 August 2021
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Anda A
Slovenia236 contributions
Jul 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 make some nice photos. The statue of 3 swords is quite impressive, but there is not much else to do there so it is actually a short stopover. Unless you want to have picnic in the area, which is always a good idea when in Norway.
Written 30 July 2021
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Travel&Dive
Ban Pong, Thailand1,529 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
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, I went just after sunrise today and it was peaceful with just a few exercisers running about and a flyfisgerman in the sea. Its worth a visit to see these and just take in the crisp fresh Norwegian Air.
No man made walk way so could be a bit awkward for those with mobility problems but these are clearly visible from the car park so you can still see them.
Free parking right next to these
3 20ft stone swords overlooking the sea. Actually quite nice and relaxing, I went just after sunrise today and it was peaceful with just a few exercisers running about and a flyfisgerman in the sea. Its worth a visit to see these and just take in the crisp fresh Norwegian Air.
No man made walk way so could be a bit awkward for those with mobility problems but these are clearly visible from the car park so you can still see them.
Free parking right next to these
Written 3 October 2020
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Anita WR
Norway53 contributions
Sep 2020
Impressive swords. Nice view and a beach where you can swim in summertime. Historic sight. Bring walking shoes and walk a path along the fjord, or bicycle.
Written 30 September 2020
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Ida K
Oslo, Norway9 contributions
Jun 2020
Impressive monument with a cute beach right next to it. Both nice for swimming or just relaxing with friends or family.
Written 27 September 2020
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barbaraebner
Leonding, Austria874 contributions
Sep 2020
...going there just to take a picture is bait out of the way but if you pass by and there are not too many people its a pretty sight and the explanation about the whole area is interesting.
Written 5 September 2020
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nilslyseng
Oslo, Norway123 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a place to take photoes and selfies.
It is what it says on the tin. It is three swords in a rock.
Its a bit tricky getting there by bus, but still able. You have a walk from either bus-stops, but possible. This is a nice place if you got a car or travels as a part of group.
This is a place for selfie and such. While it is a historical battleground and worth visiting.
It is what it says on the tin. It is three swords in a rock.
Its a bit tricky getting there by bus, but still able. You have a walk from either bus-stops, but possible. This is a nice place if you got a car or travels as a part of group.
This is a place for selfie and such. While it is a historical battleground and worth visiting.
Written 23 August 2020
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Eric S
Drobak, Norway555 contributions
Jul 2020
The swords are of course worth seeing when visiting Stavanger. There is something historic about it all and the swords themselves are impressive. Nice to have seen them up close and worth reading a bit about the history around them.
Written 2 August 2020
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Filip Sverige
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Bonjour, le site est-il facilement accessible depuis le centre-ville de Stavanger ? Bus ?...
63certo-me
Londres, Reino Unido578 contributions
Avec le bus 16, depuis la place du lac dans le centre de Stavanger, arrêtez-vous juste devant une académie militaire, de là aux épées, à environ 10 minutes à pied.
Boy J
Weddingstedt, Germany
Wir waren gerade in Stavanger und haben uns die Sehenswürdigkeit angesehen. Wenn man gerade vor Ort ist, sollte man es sich ansehen. Wir hatten gerade das Pech, dass zwei Kreuzfahrtliner in Stavanger angelegt haben und das Monument permanent von den Passagieren belegt war und ordentliche Fotos nicht möglich waren
James L
Norwich, UK494 contributions
Not really a question is it? More of just a comment. A shame the site was busy with cruise passengers.
susieBirmingham
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK203 contributions
Anyone know what number bus we need to take and where from? We are arriving at the end of a cruise.
James L
Norwich, UK494 contributions
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.
susieBirmingham
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK203 contributions
How far is this from the centre of Stavanger, is it walkable, easy to find?
Jakob K
Stavanger, Norway128 contributions
Approx 6 km from city centre. Easy to find!
g-cardozo
Porto Alegre, RS1,676 contributions
The parking next to the swords is charged or free?
Debbie G
England, UK185 contributions
I could be wrong but I think it’s free. Only because I saw people coming out of the cars and walking over. We were on a coach and the driver parked and waited.
There was also a little bit of an off road parking bit too. Enjoy and oh one tip take a photo on the opposite side the sun is shining for a better photo. We nearly got caught out with that that one. xx
terryteza
Tamworth, UK7 contributions
how far is it from the cruise dock.
Cruiser_D_R
Burlington, Canada344 contributions
you can take a public bus from close by.
There is a tourist office in the center, they can give you a map and show you, where the bus leaves.
Or you can take a cap, cheaper with 4 people.
The bus driver was very friendly, we did not have to pay because we did not have the correct amount !
Good luck, hope you have better weather than we had
lena085
Bournemouth, UK210 contributions
Hi I'm away again( great name!), or anyone else who knows. How did you get to this site? What time would be advisable to give from and back to aStavanger. Thanks in advance .
Geoff M
Portugal149 contributions
You can get to this easily by bus from Stavanger centre I think its a number 6 or 7 bus. It takes less than 10 mins
lena085
Bournemouth, UK210 contributions
Hi (maybe again) .
I'm visiting Stavanger in July as a port of call, and would like to see Sword In The Rock, but unsure as to how to get there.
If walking from the port how long might it take.?
If by taxi, how much would that cost?
If by bus , how much, and how regular is the service.
Many thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
feliperios2015
Stavanger, Norway15 contributions
Hi, if you are traveling from the main port or Stavanger sentrum (Breiavatnet lake) you get the kolumbus central bus station right in front of the lake, so take the bus No. 29 (From bus station: Stavanger hpl. 32) to (bus station: Madlaleiren), then walk for 200 m until the "Swords in Rock". It takes around 13 minutes and it costs 33 NOK. Bus No. 29 runs every 30 min (weekdays).
Walking would take 1.5 - 2 hrs. Taxi will cost you around 300-400 NOK.
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