– the first king of Norway
Harald Fairhair was a Norwegian king at the end of the 9th century and the beginning of the 10th century, and he probably died around 930–933.
In tradition, he has been portrayed as the first king to unify Norway, after the victory in the Battle of Hafrsfjord, which is often dated to around 872.
He received the epithet «Fairhair» according to the sagas because he is said to have refused to cut his hair and beard until the unification of the kingdom was complete.
Read more about Harald Fairhair (Visithaugesund)
The statue of Harald Fairhair stands at Havnaberg only 700 meters from the hotel. Click on the map for a larger version and directions to the statue.
Sources / Links for more information
- Harald Fairhair – Wikipedia
- VisitHaugesund – information about Haugesund and Haugalandet
- Historical Avaldsnes – Norway’s oldest Royal Seat
Photos and author: MisjeCollection – Kurt Misje