Nordvegen History Centre - Experience Norway’s Birthplace - Museum in Avaldsnes, Karmøy

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For 3000 years chieftains and kings controlled the strait Karmsundet – Nordvegen – the shipping lane that gave Norway its name.

At Nordvegen History Centre you can learn about the sovereigns that controlled the coast of Norway from Avaldsnes. Some of them are known from kings’ sagas and old songs. Others are known from archaeology.

You will also get a glimpse of the magic world that people once believed to be real. You’ll meet sorcerers, female warriors and Norse gods.
At Nordvegen History Centre the history will be told using instruments of our own time – it is a grand, informative and very exciting place to visit!

Souvenir shop with local literature, large and small Viking products. You can also purchase a selection of locally produced goods such as mittens and socks. You can also buy Viking jewellery, including Snorre jewellery.

See our web site www.opplevavaldsnes.no for opening hours and prices.

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Allison B
Connecticut
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Will never forget this place!
Saturday, 4th August 2018
Can't believe I never reviewed this! My mother and I were there in JUNE of 2017. I had heard about it because of the Viking ship Draken Harald Harfagre, which was built nearby and sailed across the... Read full review
Tor A
Oslo, Norway
Trip Type:
Couples
Where it all started
Sunday, 29th July 2018
At Norvegen kultursenter you will learn about the old Norse Mytology, how Norway got its name, became one Kingdom and how Christianity was introduced. Very interesting and great presentations. Read full review
David A
Preston, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
A really good day out
Sunday, 22nd July 2018
We started at the Viking village which was quite a trek from the car park. We were greeted by a Viking vial get who clearly explained the history of the Vikings. There should have been other... Read full review

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Public Transport Directions

Bus
Kolumbus bus 8 9 and 10 run from Haugesund to Avaldsnes. From here it is about 10 min walk to Nordvegen History Center. For schedules see: www.kolumbus.no

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTj3XAspApw

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