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Shopping at Haugesund International Jazz Festival Sildajazz, Norway Photo: Fotogen

Shopping in Haugesund and Haugalandet

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

Shopping centres

In the city of Haugesund you will find a shopping centre and many different shops, all situated in a charming environment in the city centre. Just outside the city centre you will find large shopping centres with a selection of shops united under one roof. 

Local products and specialities

Loiten Lys is the largest producer of handmade candles in Norway.

If you are interested in arts and crafts, visit the Himmel & Hav Art Café in the picturesque town of Skudeneshavn, the Fugl Fønix Galleri in Etne, and Galleri Å’Godt in Sandeid.

Other locally handmade products that are for sale, are knitted clothing and textiles. One of these stores is Garnkroa in Haugesund specialising in making national costumes, sweaters, different kinds of embroideries, and much more.

Salmon

Salmon is a product that Norwegians are proud of, and one of the most dedicated producers of the tasteful fish is situated on Karmøy, thus the name Karmøy Laks. Their products are produced using an old traditional curing method, and have a unique taste you cannot find anywhere else.

Last updated:  2011-04-15
Smoked salmon from Karmøy Laks, Norway - Photo: Karmøy Laks
Smoked salmon from Karmøy Laks, Norway
Candle lights from  Løiten Lys, Norway - Photo: Løiten Lys
Candle lights from Løiten Lys, Norway

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Shopping at Haugesund International Jazz Festival Sildajazz, Norway - Photo: Fotogen

Shopping in Haugesund and Haugalandet

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

Shopping in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Source: Visitnorway

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