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Haraldshaugen — Attraction in Haugesund

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Haraldshaugen is a national monument in Haugesund, Norway. The monument was erected during the millennial celebration of Norway's unification into one kingdom under the rule of King Harald Fairhair.
Nearby attractions
Krosshaugen
Haraldshaugvegen 13, 5515 Haugesund, Norway
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Plan B på Haugå
Haugevegen 70, 5523 Haugesund, Norway
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Haraldshaugen Camping AS
Krossvegen 5, 5515 Haugesund, Norway
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Haraldshaugen

5515 Haugesund, Norway
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Haraldshaugen is a national monument in Haugesund, Norway. The monument was erected during the millennial celebration of Norway's unification into one kingdom under the rule of King Harald Fairhair.

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attractions: Krosshaugen, restaurants: Plan B på Haugå
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Krosshaugen

Krosshaugen

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5.0
6y

Norges Riksmonument. Flott sted med fin utsikt over sletta.

Riksmonumentet Haraldshaugen, lokalt også kjent som Haraldsstøtten, er et monument til minne om Harald Hårfagres samling av Norge i 872. Støtten ble avduket i 1872 i forbindelse med tusenårsjubileet for slaget i Hafrsfjord, der Norge ifølge sagaen ble samlet til ett rike. Monumentet står på Gard like nord for bykjernen i Haugesund på stedet der Harald Hårfagre sies å ha blitt gravlagt.

Monumentet er tegnet av arkitekt Christian Christie, som en stor gravhaug omgitt av en granittmur med 29 bautasteiner, en fra hver av de gamle norske fylkene. På toppen av haugen står en 17 meter høy granittobelisk, med fire bronsepaneler rundt basis. Hvert av panelene avbilder viktige scener fra Harald Hårfagres liv og levnet.

Haraldshaugen har vært et av Haugesunds fremste klenodier helt siden avdukingen. I forbindelse med tusenårsskiftet ble Haraldshaugen valgt til Haugesunds tusenårssted.

Fylkessteinene:

Opprinnelig var meningen at hvert fylke skulle bidra med en stein av sine særegne bergarter, hvilket hadde gitt et interessant tverrsnitt av Norges geologi. Dette ble dessverre ikke helt gjennomført, men en viss variasjon har det blitt.

Følgende steiner med inskripsjon med historiske fylkene i Norge (bergart, hvor dette er kjent):

Haleygjafylki (kleberstein) Naumdælafylki Eynafylki Sparbyggjafylki (grønnlig sandstein) Verdælafylki (grønnlig sandstein) Skeynafylki Stjørdælafylki (hvit granitt) Strindafylki (hvit granitt) Gauldælafylki Orkdælafylki Nordmærafylki (lys granitt) Raumsdælafylki (mørk granitt) Sunnmærafylki (granitt gjennomglettet av gneis) Firdafylki Sygnafylki Hordafylki (presset granitt) Haddingjadalir Valdres Rygjafylki (presset granitt med...

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5.0
6y

Haraldshaugen monument is a few steps from an easy parking lot one turn from Haugesund's main road. The area is well maintained, and the monument itself is a must see. An old 1000 year old stone cross nearby is also a interesting sight. But to me this area is the starting point of a short 2km walk on the shore down to a small lighthouse. The path takes you through sheep country, where the smell and breeze of the sea makes for a great ambiance. I did a walk here once, as many of Haugesund's citizens, just to relax and enjoy a nice view...

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3.0
5y

The monument has huge national significance but as a monument is a little underwhelming. The great thing about this place is what you can explore from here. Nearby is an ancient medieval cross and the walk out to the nearby lighthouse provides stunning views across the bay. The ladder up the lighthouse is a little corroded and precarious....one for the brave or stupid ..take your pick..All in all great walking using the monument as a base. In good weather this is...

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SUHAS DubeySUHAS Dubey
Haraldshaugen monument is a few steps from an easy parking lot one turn from Haugesund's main road. The area is well maintained, and the monument itself is a must see. An old 1000 year old stone cross nearby is also a interesting sight. But to me this area is the starting point of a short 2km walk on the shore down to a small lighthouse. The path takes you through sheep country, where the smell and breeze of the sea makes for a great ambiance. I did a walk here once, as many of Haugesund's citizens, just to relax and enjoy a nice view and fresh air.
Simon cookSimon cook
The monument has huge national significance but as a monument is a little underwhelming. The great thing about this place is what you can explore from here. Nearby is an ancient medieval cross and the walk out to the nearby lighthouse provides stunning views across the bay. The ladder up the lighthouse is a little corroded and precarious....one for the brave or stupid ..take your pick..All in all great walking using the monument as a base. In good weather this is quite a spot.
Christian FalkeChristian Falke
I really enjoyed Haraldshaugen. Monument of the first norwegian King. Not far away from Haugesund harbour and city center. Impressive place. Even, the old cross that represents the establishment of Christianity in Norway. Besides monumental aspects and the breathtaking environment, you can get into contact with interesting men and women there. Liked the discussions on the relation between cross and monument. Greetings from Germany!
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Haraldshaugen monument is a few steps from an easy parking lot one turn from Haugesund's main road. The area is well maintained, and the monument itself is a must see. An old 1000 year old stone cross nearby is also a interesting sight. But to me this area is the starting point of a short 2km walk on the shore down to a small lighthouse. The path takes you through sheep country, where the smell and breeze of the sea makes for a great ambiance. I did a walk here once, as many of Haugesund's citizens, just to relax and enjoy a nice view and fresh air.
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The monument has huge national significance but as a monument is a little underwhelming. The great thing about this place is what you can explore from here. Nearby is an ancient medieval cross and the walk out to the nearby lighthouse provides stunning views across the bay. The ladder up the lighthouse is a little corroded and precarious....one for the brave or stupid ..take your pick..All in all great walking using the monument as a base. In good weather this is quite a spot.
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I really enjoyed Haraldshaugen. Monument of the first norwegian King. Not far away from Haugesund harbour and city center. Impressive place. Even, the old cross that represents the establishment of Christianity in Norway. Besides monumental aspects and the breathtaking environment, you can get into contact with interesting men and women there. Liked the discussions on the relation between cross and monument. Greetings from Germany!
Christian Falke

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