Nordvegen History CentreMeet Harald Fairhair and his beautiful Gyda. Here you will hear about the rulers who governed the Norwegian coast from Avaldsnes. The cultural landscape at Avaldsnes has great national value. For the sake of the medieval church and the historical landscape, most of the Nordvegen History Center is located underground. From the Karmsund, we see the façade of glass and concrete. From the church plateau, we only see the round entrance section that symbolizes Mimir's well, the source of knowledge in Norse mythology.Hairfair the Viking KingIn the exhibition, you will meet Harald Fairhair who introduces you to the rulers who sat and controlled the Norwegian coast from Avaldsnes – both before and after his time. Some of them we know from royal sagas, hero sagas, and old poems. Others we know from archaeology. A Magical WorldAt the history center, you get to see into a magical world that people once believed was real. You'll meet seidmen, shield maidens, and Norse gods. Dress up as a Viking or knight, play Hnefatafl or try the Viking Hunt puzzle. Here is lots of fun for both young and old. Right by the center, you can enjoy yourself at Leikvoll - a great place for taking a break with a view over Nordvegen. Nordvegen History CentreOpening Hours 2024/2025Jan 1-Apr 28 and Sep 21-Dec 15Wednesday: 10:00-16:00Sunday: 11:00-16:00Apr 28-Sep 20 Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PMSaturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM-4:00 PMClosed 17th of MayPricesAdult: 130,-Senior/Student: 110,-Child (under 16 years): 80,-Children under 4 years freeTickets can be purchased upon arrival. Includes Nordvegen Historycentre. We have good capacity for individual visitors.Buy tickets hereIn the summer season, we offer a combined ticket with a different entrance fee. The ticket then applies for entry and guided tours at all our venues.Summer PricesJune 17 - August 15Adult: 180,-Senior/student: 140,-Child (under 16 years): 80,- Children under 4 years freeThis is a combined ticket and is valid for entry to all our venues and guided tours Visit Nordvegen Café Nordvegen History Centre was opened by Queen Sonja on April 29, 2005.Nordvegen History Centre was designed by Telje-Torp-Aasen architectural firm. Did you knowDid you know that the entrance to the Nordvegen History Centre is built like the giant Mimir's well; the source of knowledge in Norse mythology. Odin sacrificed one of his eyes to drink from the well. Thus, he became the wisest of the gods.