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Swords in Stone
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Hafsfjord: Swords in stone
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    • Rusket
  • By Rusket on October 16, 2005
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    • Swords in stone, Møllebukta - Stavanger
    Swords in stone, Møllebukta
    by Rusket
    While you are taking a nice bath in Møllebukta, you can admire the three swords in stone, a monument by Fritz Røed commemorating the battle of Hafrsfjord in 872 AD that led to Norway becoming a united kingdom. Actually, King Harald Hårfagre (Fairheaded Harald) was about 10 years old by that time, meaning that the battle, which is now thought to have been the last uprising from his enemies, must have taken place a lot closer to year 900 AD.

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  • Address: Møllebukta
  • Directions: Madla Buses no 5A and 5B every 15th minute from stops no 19 and 26.
  • Website: http://www.stavanger-web.com/touristinfo/swords_in_rock.htm
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    Hafsfjord: Møllebukta
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    • Rusket
  • Updated By Rusket on October 16, 2005
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    • Topless bathing is allowed and common, Møllebukta, - Stavanger
    Topless bathing is allowed and
    common, Møllebukta,
    by Rusket, 1 more photos
    Møllebukta in Hafrsfjord is a popular beach. The fjord is shallow with a narrow opening into the ocean, which means that bathing temperatures are often higher here than on the Jæren beaches. And I must admit I prefer sunbathing on grass rather than on sand!

    A part of the beach is reserved for surfers.

    The linked page is in norwegian, press "Kart - Møllebukta badeplass" to see a map of the area.

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  • Address: Møllebukta
  • Directions: Madla Buses no 5A and 5B every 15th minute from stops no 26 and 19 Bus no 7 from stops 17 and 19, 12 and 42 minute past the hour, to Madlaleiren.
  • Website: http://www.stavanger.kommune.no/e-services/tjenester.nsf/SVGtjenesteralfabetisk/B4091A01C0DC04C7C1256F77004D629E?OpenDocument
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    Hafsfjord: Stavanger Things To Do Tip (Untitled)
    Daniel5
  • Updated By Daniel5 on August 27, 2002
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    Hafsfjord: Swords In Stone
    Jonesy77
  • By Jonesy77 on April 9, 2004
  • Stavanger Page by Jonesy77
    • Swords in Stone - Stavanger
    Swords in Stone
    by Jonesy77
    By Hafrsfjord these three bronze swords have been put up as a monument to a Viking battle that took place here in 872 A.D. After the battle Harald H?rfagre (Fairheaded Harald) united Norway into one kingdom.

    This is also a very nice place to relax during the summer. There is even a little beach next to the swords.

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