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Haraldshaugen - Norway's national monument

Haraldshaugen - Norway's national monument Photo: Magnus Jonas Fjell Haraldshaugen - Norway's national monument Photo: Magnus Jonas Fjell Haraldshaugen - Norway's national monument Photo: Magnus Jonas Fjell
Haraldshaugen - Norway's national monument Photo: Magnus Jonas Fjell
Haraldshaugen - Norway's national monument Photo: Magnus Jonas Fjell
Haraldshaugen - Norway's national monument Photo: Magnus Jonas Fjell

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Snorre's sagas of the kings mention the site where Harald Fairhair is buried. In the nineteenth century it was believed the place described by Snorre had been located. This is where the national monument of the unification of Norway was erected in 1872, during the millennial celebrations of Norway's unification into one kingdom. The monument is located 2km north of the town centre.

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Enjoy the white, sandy beaches of Karmøy, take a peek at Langfossen Waterfall in the Åkrafjord and go for a hike in the local mountains.

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Visit the Haugesund region during the Viking Festival, the International Jazz Festival, known as Sildajazz, or the International Film Festival.

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Interested in historical tours, landscape and recreational activities, culture and fjords? In Haugesund and Haugalandet you can experience it all.

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The Haugesund region is situated in the northern part of the county of Rogaland in Western Norway. Haugesund is the main city.

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Choose fresh delicacies delivered directly from the sea, or a local dish rich in tradition.

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