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A bird's eye view over Haugesund, Norway - Photo: Øivind Sætre
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A bird's eye view over Haugesund, Norway

Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a good starting point for exploring the Lysefjord and its surrounding mountains. The city of Haugesund is famous for the Film Festival.
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Where to stay

Spend the night at a lighthouse in the open sea outside of Haugesund, or find a hotel or fishermen's cabin on the coast.
Interest: Where to stay

Getting here and around

There are direct flights from Oslo and Bergen to Haugesund, and ferry connection with Hanstholm in Denmark.
Interest: Getting here and around

Scenic attractions

Enjoy the white, sandy beaches of karmøy, Langfossen Waterfall in Etne and the mountains of Haugalandet.
Interest: Nature attractions, Fjords & Mountains

What to do

Interested in historical tours, landscape and recreational activities, culture and fjords? At Haugesund and Haugalandet you can experience it all.
Interest: Nature attractions, Hiking, Water activites, Biking, Coast & Coastal culture

Alpine skiing

Røldal is one of the most reliable snow areas in Norway.
Interest: Skiing

Cross-country skiing

Seljestad is just a few kilometres from the alpine centre at Røldal.
Interest: Skiing

Winter

Sauda has downhill runs, gentle slopes and a snowboard park.
Interest: Skiing

Shopping

Knitted clothing and textiles, handmade candles and local salmon are among the things you should buy in Haugesund and Haugalandet.
Interest: Shopping

Dining

Eat at a snack bar in Haugesund or find a restaurant with local food off the beaten track.
Interest: Food & Drink

Festivals

Visit Haugesund and Haugalandet during the Viking Festival, the Haugesund International Jazz Festival Sildajazz, or the International Film Festival.
Interest: What's on

About Haugesund and Haugalandet

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Tourist information in Haugesund and Haugalandet

There are tourist information offices established throughout the entire region.

Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a geographical region in the county of Rogaland, in Western Norway. Haugesund is its main town.
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Haugesund and Haugalandet Haugesund and Haugalandet
Where to stay in Haugesund and Haugalandet Where to stay
Scenic attractions in Haugesund and Haugalandet Scenic attractions
Festivals in Haugesund and Haugalandet Festivals
Getting to Haugesund and Haugalandet, and around Getting here and around
What to do in Haugesund and Haugalandet What to do
Tourist information in Haugesund and Haugalandet Tourist information in Haugesund and Haugalandet
Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet
Shopping in Haugesund and Haugalandet Shopping
Dining in Haugesund and Haugalandet Dining
Winter in Haugesund and Haugalandet Winter
Cross-country skiing at Seljestad near Haugesund Cross-country skiing
Alpine skiing in Røldal near Haugesund Alpine skiing
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