Gandsfjord - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hotels near Gandsfjord

Scandic Stavanger Forus

★★★★

5 Reviews

6.8

2.27 km away from here

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Smarthotel Forus

★★★

37 Reviews

8.5

3.56 km away from here

$73.06 per nightSelect

Thon Hotel Sandnes

★★★★

25 Reviews

8.1

3.83 km away from here

$91.06 per nightSelect

Ydalir Hotel

7 Reviews

9.5

4.98 km away from here

$225.26 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near Gandsfjord

Attractions Near Gandsfjord

Jernaldergården

5.82 km away from here

The Iron Age farm at Ullandhaug is a reconstructed farm from the migration period, approx. 350 - 550 AD The farm is located on top of Ullandhaug, about 3 kilometers from Stavanger city ​​center, with magnificent views of Nord-Jæren and Hafrsfjord. During the migration period, there was a farm on this site, and curator Tor Helliesen at Stavanger Museum investigated and mapped the sites of the Iron Age farm as early as 1900.

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The Science Factory

6.04 km away from here

Science Factory is a museum and technological know-how center positioned at Sandnes, in Rogaland, Norway. The Science Factory opened in May 2008. It is a technology museum with exhibitions approximately mathematic, astronomy, chemistry, physics, artwork, and generation. The records of Sandnes additionally nicely as nearby records also showcased in the museum.

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Sverd i fjell

6.7 km away from here

The three swords commemorate the historic Battle of Hafrsfjord which by tradition took place there in the year 872 when King Harald Fairhair gathered all of Norway under one crown. The largest sword represents the victorious Harald, and the two smaller swords represent the defeated kings.

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Møllebukta

6.77 km away from here

Beach and recreational area in historical surroundings from the Viking period in Hafrsfjord. The area is located close to Madlaveien south of Madlaleiren. A small river from Store Stokkavatn flows through the beach area. The monument "Sverd i fjell" (Swords in Rock) made by Fritz Røed, is a monument to commemorate the battle of Hafrsfjord that unified Norway into one kingdom in 872.

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Stavanger City Museum

7.04 km away from here

Stavanger Museum is located in the city center and has three departments; the cultural history section, the natural history section, and the Norwegian Children's Museum. he main theme of "From ancient landscape to oil town” is the history of Stavanger from its founding in 1125 until 1995.

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Breiavatnet

7.34 km away from here

A beautiful lake which was located in the heart of Stavanger in Rogaland county, Norway. It is very shallow, only a few feet deep. The lake gets its water from the Kannikbekken stream. The lake is the home of various birds, such as swans, seagulls, ducks, and sparrows.

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Discover More Attractions in Rogaland, Home of Gandsfjord

Rogaland

Mainly a coastal region with fjords, beaches, and islands. It is the center of the Norwegian petroleum industry.

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Location of Gandsfjord

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