A thousand year anniversary is no small feat, and should be celebrated with pomp. That is exactly what happened in Haugesund, Norway, where a monument was commissioned in honour of the Battle of Hafrsfjord. Unveiled in 1872 by King Oscar II, this monument is also used as a celebration of 1000 years of Norway’s unified rule, thanks to King Harald Fairhair.

The base of the monument is a mound, flanked by 29 granite stones, each one representing the old counties of Norway prior to unification. Above the mound lie four bronze panels, telling the tale of King Harald, and in the centre rests the 17m tall granite obelisk. Fancy staying overnight here? Next to this majestic monument is a campsite and a few cabins readily available! A unique experience living under the stars, right smack in the middle of Haraldshaugen, your stay here is bound to be memorable. If you happen to find yourself in Haugesund, don’t forget to stop by this historic monument.