Avaldsnes

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Avaldsnes is a village in Karmøy municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located on the northeastern part of the island of Karmøy, along the Karmsundet strait, just south of the town of Haugesund. The village was an ancient centre of power on the west coast of Norway and is the site of one of Norway’s more important areas of cultural history. The trading port of Notow and the Avaldsnes Church are two notable historic sites in Avaldsnes. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.9 thous. (2019)Area: 1.21 mi²Coordinates: 59°21'17"N, 5°17'30"E

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Avaldsnes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oasen, Torvastad Church, Kopervik kirke, Haugesund Teater.

1.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Oasen
43 min walk • Oasen Shopping Centre is a bustling hub of retail activity located in the heart of Norway, offering a convenient and diverse shopping experience for both locals and tourists alike. With its wide range of stores, shoppers can find everything from the latest fashion...
2.7 miNW
Church
Torvastad Church, Karmøy
70 min walk • Torvastad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Torvastad on the northern part of the island of Karmøy.
5.1 miS
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Kopervik kirke, Kopervik
129 min walk • Kopervik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the town of Kopervik on the eastern shore of the island of Karmøy.
4.2 miN
Theater
Haugesund Teater, Haugesund
108 min walk • Haugesund Teater is a theatre based in Haugesund, Norway and is regional theatre for Nord-Rogaland. The theatre was established in 1986. Maryon Eilertsen served as theatre director from 1993 to 1995. Birgit Amalie Nilssen was theatre director from 2005 to 2014.
3.9 miN
Architecture, City hall
Haugesund Rådhus, Haugesund
99 min walk • Haugesund City Hall is the city hall of Haugesund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.
1.5 miN
Bridge
Karmsund Bridge
37 min walk • Karmsund Bridge is a bridge over the Karmsundet strait in Rogaland county, Norway. The bridge is located in Karmøy municipality and it links the island of Karmøy to the Norwegian mainland.
5.2 miN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Haraldshaugen, Haugesund
132 min walk • Haraldshaugen is a national monument in Haugesund, Norway. The monument was erected during the millennial celebration of Norway's unification into one kingdom under the rule of King Harald Fairhair.
4.8 miSW
Church
Vedavågen Church, Karmøy
124 min walk • Vedavågen Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Veavågen on the western coast of the island of Karmøy. It is the church for the Vedavågen parish which is part of the Karmøy prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
3.1 miN
Church
Rossabø Church, Haugesund
79 min walk • Rossabø Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the southern part of the town of Haugesund. It is the church for the Rossabø parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
4.6 miN
Church
Skåre Church, Haugesund
117 min walk • Skåre Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the town of Haugesund. It is one of the two churches for the Skåre parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
4.2 miN
Church
Vår Frelsers kirke, Haugesund
107 min walk • Our Savior's Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the centre of the town of Haugesund. It is the church for the Vår Frelser parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.