Are you interested in following in the footsteps of King Harald Hårfagre and discovering the rich history of the Vikings? At Avaldsnes, you can experience the Viking history centre, a church dating from the Middle Ages, burial mounds, ancient Scandinavian stone monuments and a reconstructed Viking settlement. Did you know that Avaldsnes was also Norway’s oldest royal seat and that the name Norway is derived from here? Come to Avaldsnes and we will retell both the known and not so well known history of the people who have lived here through 3000 years. Season: all year
Sites with more info about Haugalandet and Bukkøy: Destinasjon Haugalandet | Visit Haugesund
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