HAFRSFJORDNorway
Sword in Mountain
Local name: Sverd i fjell
The monument by sculptor Fritz Røed is a symbol of the unification of the Norwegian nation, it was unveiled in 1983 by King Olaf V. Three 10-meter bronze swords are intended to remind of the historical battle for the Hafrsfjord, which took place at the end of the 9th century. As a result of the victory, Harald I the Fair-haired man created one powerful kingdom.
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