Nordvegen History Centre

Name: Nordvegen History Centre
Address: Kong Augvaldsvei 103, Avaldsnes 4299 Norway, Haugesund, Norway
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Kong Augvaldsvei 103, Avaldsnes 4299 Norway

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Nordvegen History Centre – one of Norway’s most important areas within national history!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. The History Centre has an audio visual exhibiton telling you stories of the past using instruments of our own time. Included in the price are audioguides in selected languages. Nordvegen History centre also has a souvernir shop and a cafeteria that is open in the summer season. Nordvegen History centre are designed for universal accessibility.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes