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
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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
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.
June
HIGH
10-16°C
June brings warmer temperatures with average highs around 16°C and lows near 10°C. Rainfall is moderate, with about 13 rainy days in the month.
June brings warmer temperatures with average highs around 16°C and lows near 10°C. Rainfall is moderate, with about 13 rainy days in the month.
Open
Increased demand may lead to limited availability; advance bookings are recommended.
Increased demand may lead to limited availability; advance bookings are recommended.
Recommended
June's favorable weather and extended daylight hours make it an excellent time to visit the monument, though expect higher crowd levels and prices.
June's favorable weather and extended daylight hours make it an excellent time to visit the monument, though expect higher crowd levels and prices.
July
HIGH
12-18°C
July features warm temperatures with average highs around 18°C and lows near 12°C. Rainfall is moderate to high, with about 18 rainy days in the month.
July features warm temperatures with average highs around 18°C and lows near 12°C. Rainfall is moderate to high, with about 18 rainy days in the month.
Open
High demand may lead to limited availability; early reservations are advisable.
High demand may lead to limited availability; early reservations are advisable.
Recommended
July offers warm weather and numerous events, making it a popular time to visit. Be prepared for larger crowds and higher prices.
July offers warm weather and numerous events, making it a popular time to visit. Be prepared for larger crowds and higher prices.
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
