Visit giant swords at Sverd i Fjell monument
Stavanger, Norway • 
Must Do
Must DoStavanger, Norway
Must Do
Best months to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug
10°C – 16°C, june brings warmer temperatures with average highs around 16°c and lows near 10°c, high crowds, peak season
10°C – 16°C, june brings warmer temperatures with average highs around 16°c and lows near 10°c, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Walking may be required
Walking may be required
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Hours of operation
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
February
LOW
2-5°C
Cold with frequent rainfall and occasional snow; slightly longer daylight hours.
Cold with frequent rainfall and occasional snow; slightly longer daylight hours.
Open
Short daylight hours and potential weather-related disruptions.
Short daylight hours and potential weather-related disruptions.
Not recommended
February continues the cold and wet conditions of winter in Stavanger, with frequent rainfall and occasional snow. The Sverd i Fjell monument is accessible, but visitors should be prepared for wet and chilly conditions. Tourist activity remains minimal, leading to lower prices and greater availability. Slightly longer daylight hours offer more time for exploration, but weather-related disruptions may still occur.
February continues the cold and wet conditions of winter in Stavanger, with frequent rainfall and occasional snow. The Sverd i Fjell monument is accessible, but visitors should be prepared for wet and chilly conditions. Tourist activity remains minimal, leading to lower prices and greater availability. Slightly longer daylight hours offer more time for exploration, but weather-related disruptions may still occur.
March
LOW
3-7°C
Cool temperatures with decreasing rainfall; signs of spring emerging.
Cool temperatures with decreasing rainfall; signs of spring emerging.
Open
Unpredictable weather patterns as winter transitions to spring.
Unpredictable weather patterns as winter transitions to spring.
Not recommended
March in Stavanger marks the transition from winter to spring, with cool temperatures and decreasing rainfall. The Sverd i Fjell monument is accessible, and visitors can enjoy longer daylight hours. Tourist activity remains low, resulting in lower prices and greater availability. However, unpredictable weather patterns may affect outdoor plans.
March in Stavanger marks the transition from winter to spring, with cool temperatures and decreasing rainfall. The Sverd i Fjell monument is accessible, and visitors can enjoy longer daylight hours. Tourist activity remains low, resulting in lower prices and greater availability. However, unpredictable weather patterns may affect outdoor plans.
April
MEDIUM
4-10°C
Mild temperatures with reduced rainfall; spring fully underway.
Mild temperatures with reduced rainfall; spring fully underway.
Open
Occasional rain showers; generally favorable conditions.
Occasional rain showers; generally favorable conditions.
Recommended
April brings milder temperatures and reduced rainfall to Stavanger, making it a favorable time to visit the Sverd i Fjell monument. Spring is fully underway, and longer daylight hours enhance the experience. Tourist activity increases to moderate levels, but prices remain reasonable, and availability is good. Visitors should be prepared for occasional rain showers but can generally expect favorable conditions.
April brings milder temperatures and reduced rainfall to Stavanger, making it a favorable time to visit the Sverd i Fjell monument. Spring is fully underway, and longer daylight hours enhance the experience. Tourist activity increases to moderate levels, but prices remain reasonable, and availability is good. Visitors should be prepared for occasional rain showers but can generally expect favorable conditions.
May
MEDIUM
8-11°C
May in Stavanger experiences mild temperatures with average highs around 10.5°C and lows near 7.8°C. Rainfall is moderate, occurring on approximately 17 days throughout the month.
May in Stavanger experiences mild temperatures with average highs around 10.5°C and lows near 7.8°C. Rainfall is moderate, occurring on approximately 17 days throughout the month.
Open
No significant restrictions; however, some events may require advance booking.
No significant restrictions; however, some events may require advance booking.
Recommended
May offers pleasant weather and moderate crowd levels, making it a good time to visit the Sverd i Fjell monument. Attending the MaiJazz festival can enhance your experience.
May offers pleasant weather and moderate crowd levels, making it a good time to visit the Sverd i Fjell monument. Attending the MaiJazz festival can enhance your experience.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
The local bus service, particularly bus number 16, is a convenient option. Board the bus from stops like Byparken (Stavanger hpl. 20) and disembark at Madlaleiren, followed by a short walk to the monument.
Car
Recommended
Driving from Stavanger city center takes 7-15 minutes. Free parking is available in a large parking lot with access from the road Regimentveien.
Taxi
Recommended
Taxis are readily available in Stavanger and provide a fast and direct way to reach the monument, with a journey time of around 7 minutes from the city center.
Bike
Cycling is a popular and scenic option, with established routes leading to the monument from the city center. Various routes are available, with some loops covering around 10-34 kilometers.
Walking
Walking from the city center is possible, covering a distance of about 5.4 kilometers, taking a little over an hour. A more pleasant hiking and biking path runs along the Hafrsfjord.
Additional info
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Pregnancy
Not suitable for pregnancy
Not allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required
