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The saga islands & the Viking history

The islands of Giske are often mentioned as the saga islands. Here you will find the marble church of Giske as well as other historical buildings, graves and monuments - all telling the story of settlements on the islands for more than 8000 years.

The saga islands & the Viking history
Photo: Giskespelet

Gange-Rolv or Rollo was from Giske. He founded Normandy in the year 911 and was the forefather of William the Conqueror, who conquered England in 1066 - making Rollo the forefather of the English royal family as well. The Giske Play is a historical play about the Viking Age and the dramatic battle on Stiklestad. This is put up every second year in the historical surroundings of the Gullik farm on Giske.

Changed   7/16/2010  
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