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A statue of Harald Fairhair standing in a prominent spot at Havnaberg overlooking the narrow strait to the north of Haugesund town centre. The statue by Frode Mikal Lillesund was created in 2012 and is 230 cm tall.
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Mar 6, 2024 · The Harald Fairhair statue stands as a proud symbol of the town’s rich history and cultural heritage. Depicting King Harald Fairhair, who unified Norway in the 9th century, the statue serves as a reminder of the nation’s ancient roots and the legendary figures who shaped its destiny.
Mar 26, 2021 · Illustration. A statue of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway (c. 850 – c. 932 CE). The statue was erected in 1872 CE, at the Haraldshaugen monument in Haugesund, Norway.
This statue is at the Havnaberg viewpoint looking south across the sound Haraldshagen, Norway’s national monument looking over the Karmsundet strait, which is believed to be where King Harald Fairhair is buried.
Jul 24, 2019 · The statue of Harald the Fairhaired at the Havnaberg viewpoint. According to the sagas, Harald succeeded his father to the sovereignty of several small, and somewhat scattered kingdoms.
The burial site of Viking King Harald Fairhair, the first king of a unified Norway, is 1.5km north of Haugesund. The obelisk memorial, erected in 1872, commemorates the decisive 872 Battle of Hafrsfjord, which effectively led to Harald's conquest of western Norway.
It’s basically an obelisk, standing on top of what is thought to be the grave of a viking king(Harald fair hair). It’s the king that made Norway one combined kingdom. His name is said to be Harald the fair haired, as he woved not to cut his hair & beard until he had gathered Norway into one united kingdom(there was a lot of kings in those ...
