Sverd i Fjell - Swords in Mountain, Norway
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Next to the Hafrsfjord, just outside of Stavanger stand three giant bronze swords. They are set into the rocks along the shore line and stand at an impressive 10 meters tall.
The swords are a monument to commemorate the battle of Hafrsfjord in 872, where King Harald Fairhair united Norway under one crown. The larger of the three swords represents the victor, with the smaller two representing the defeated kings.
I’ve attached my attempt at taking a few photos of the swords. Alan and I were lucky enough to be graced with a sunny afternoon whilst we were visiting, which can be some what of a rarity for Norway.
