Avaldsnes Viking Village: Norway’s Home of Viking Kings

A trip to the viking farm and Nordvegen history centre at Avaldsnes, near Haugesund in western Norway. More info and photos: Avaldsnes was home to Norway’s first viking king, Harald Hårfagre. Known as Harald Fairhair in English, the king was said to be the first to unite Norway’s kingdoms into a single crown. The viking village is set on a lovely wooded island, a 10-minute walk from the museum. The village is hosted by four actors dressed as the chieftain, h