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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Hostelling International – the door to Norway
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2020
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
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In 1854, Haugesund counted 1000 inhabitants and today, the city is known as one of the country’s premier trading spots. Crises and backdrops haven’t been able to put a stop to the development of this city; Haugesund always fought back in a continuous dance with the sea.
You will visit the highlights, explore the meaning of the herring fisheries to the development of the city and hear all about how thousands of tons of the fishes were exportet abroad. When the herring disappeared, other industries took over: ship building and the oil industry. Enormous constructions for the oil industry are built in Haugesund.
After the fascinating stories of the gifts from the sea, you will also take a quick dive into the Viking times with a stop at the national monument, where according to Snorre’s historical sagas the Viking king Harald Fairhair was buried. Finally you will pass one of Norway’s finest city halls and elite parts of the city where shipowners lived in the 18th century. You conclude the tour with a beautiful viewpoint where you can take some pictures to commemorate this beautiful day.
Duration: 2 hours.