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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
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Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Citybox – modern and affordable hotels in a central location
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
Cabin Campers – your cottage on four wheels
SJ NORD – the adventure starts on the train
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
Secret Atlas – Svalbard and Northern Norway. Small Ship with 12 guests.
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
Beitostølen – adventure and delight all year
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Spectacular waterfall, festivals and Viking roots – welcome to Haugesund and Haugalandet.
In Fjord Norway between Stavanger and Bergen, you’ll find Haugesund and Haugalandet. The region can be used as a base when you want to explore the fjord culture, the Folgefonna glacier or the Viking Period.
And if you love film and music, you’re in for a treat, as the vibrant city Haugesund hosts several festivals every year, from the Norwegian International Film Festival and Sildajazz festival to Karmøygeddon Metal Festival.
The region used to be the home of the Viking kings and the base of power for Harald Fairhair. The best site to experience the Viking roots is Avaldsnes at Karmøy island.
Top outdoor adventures include island hopping, hiking to mount Himkånå, and a trip to the beautiful Langfoss waterfall.
Get in-depth travel information on Haugesund's official website.
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Historical sites and cultural gems – explore some of the highlights in Haugesund and Haugalandet.
Snorre's sagas of the kings mention the site where Harald Fairhair is buried. In the nineteenth century it…
Go to: Norway's national monumentSnorre's sagas of the kings mention the site where Harald Fairhair is buried. In the nineteenth century it…
Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen situated in Fjæra in Åkrafjorden is perhaps Norways toughest Via Ferrata-…
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Experience the wonderful Åkrafjord on a Fjord sightseeing with MS "Stein Viking". This is how you get the best…
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Between Boknafjorden and Vindafjord lies Nedstrand, sheltered from the north wind, and offers you great nature…
Go to: Høyt & Lavt climbing parkBetween Boknafjorden and Vindafjord lies Nedstrand, sheltered from the north wind, and offers you great nature…
Formbar is a glass studio with a gallery and outlet in the middle of Haugesund city. Here you can experience…
Go to: Formbar Glassverksted- galleryFormbar is a glass studio with a gallery and outlet in the middle of Haugesund city. Here you can experience…
Minigolfen located at Karmøy is the largest of its kind in Norway, and most likely in Europe. We…
Go to: Minigolfen FamilieparkMinigolfen located at Karmøy is the largest of its kind in Norway, and most likely in Europe. We…
Learn more at the Røvær Aquaculture Centre about Norway as a seafood nation and the way we have…
Go to: Røvær Aquaculture CentreLearn more at the Røvær Aquaculture Centre about Norway as a seafood nation and the way we have…
Check out some of the best and most scenic hikes in Haugesund and Haugalandet.
Langfoss is the fifth highest waterfall in Norway. Langfoss was once voted one of the…
Go to: Summit tour of Langfoss WaterfallLangfoss is the fifth highest waterfall in Norway. Langfoss was once voted one of the…
An hour’s drive from Haugesund brings you to the Etnefjellet Mountains where Haugesund Turistforening…
Go to: EtnefjellaAn hour’s drive from Haugesund brings you to the Etnefjellet Mountains where Haugesund Turistforening…
Åkrasanden at Karmøy have been voted the most beautiful beach in Norway. The hiking trip along…
Go to: Karmøy beaches - hike the white sandy dunesÅkrasanden at Karmøy have been voted the most beautiful beach in Norway. The hiking trip along…
TROLLTUNGA - LANGFOSS - HIMAKÅNÅ - PREIKESTOLEN - KJERAG - TROLLPIKKEN Iconic Hikes Fjord Norway…
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From comfy hotels to cosy cabins. Find your home away from home in Haugesund and Haugalandet.
Welcome to Scandic Maritim, our hotel that won the award for having the county’s best hotel breakfast…
Go to: Scandic MaritimWelcome to Scandic Maritim, our hotel that won the award for having the county’s best hotel breakfast…
The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Haugesund, right next to the pedestrian shopping street and the…
Go to: Thon Hotel SagaThe hotel is centrally located in the heart of Haugesund, right next to the pedestrian shopping street and the…
Fashioned from a 1900 landmark stone building, this historical treasure has been beautifully restored into a…
Go to: Banken HotelFashioned from a 1900 landmark stone building, this historical treasure has been beautifully restored into a…
The island of Røvær is a 25 min boat trip from Haugesund where Røvær Kulturhotell…
Go to: Røvær KulturhotellThe island of Røvær is a 25 min boat trip from Haugesund where Røvær Kulturhotell…
Would you like a holiday a bit out of the ordinary? When the ocean is wild and you feel the power of nature? A…
Go to: Light house at UtsiraWould you like a holiday a bit out of the ordinary? When the ocean is wild and you feel the power of nature? A…
Fugl Fønix Hotel, Cafe and Gallery is a cultural oasis located in picturesque surroundings in the…
Go to: Fugl Fønix HotelFugl Fønix Hotel, Cafe and Gallery is a cultural oasis located in picturesque surroundings in the…
Welcome to a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere at Nesheimstunet! Nesheimstunet has been in family ownership since…
Go to: NesheimstunetWelcome to a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere at Nesheimstunet! Nesheimstunet has been in family ownership since…
A camping site with a fantastic view of the sea in surroundings of natural beauty, great hiking trails, and…
Go to: Haraldshaugen CampingA camping site with a fantastic view of the sea in surroundings of natural beauty, great hiking trails, and…
From local food gems to high-end restaurants. Get a taste of what Haugesund and Haugalandet offers.
Naustet Spiseri is a popular a la carte restaurant with great atmosphere. With its tempting and varied…
Go to: Naustet SpiseriNaustet Spiseri is a popular a la carte restaurant with great atmosphere. With its tempting and varied…
A restaurant for memorable culinary experiences and a cosy atmosphere, both in- and outdoor. The bar features…
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A restaurant with real character and warm and cosy atmosphere built in 1855. Tasty tapas, petit and main…
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Besides trading in ordinary grocery items, the shop offers an abundance of local quality products, not least…
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Fugl Fønix Hotel, Cafe and Gallery is a cultural oasis located in picturesque surroundings in the…
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Brasserie Brakstad located in Haugesund by the pier. Brasserie Brakstad is serving lunch and A La Carte with…
Go to: Brasserie BrakstadBrasserie Brakstad located in Haugesund by the pier. Brasserie Brakstad is serving lunch and A La Carte with…
A cosy coffee place centrally located in the traditional premises «Gamle Slaktehuset» in Haugesund…
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A warm welcome to Cupcakehuset (The house of cupcakes) north in Haugesund city centre. In the most colourful…
Go to: Jåblom Bakst - CupcakehusetA warm welcome to Cupcakehuset (The house of cupcakes) north in Haugesund city centre. In the most colourful…
Skudenes Bryggeri, founded in 2014, is a small microbrewery producing a wide selection of local beer. The…
Go to: Skudenes BryggeriSkudenes Bryggeri, founded in 2014, is a small microbrewery producing a wide selection of local beer. The…
Get in-depth travel information on Haugesund’s official website.
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There are no train stations in Haugesund, but you can take the train from Oslo via Kristiansand to Stavanger. From here, you can go by bus to Haugesund.
There are daily bus departures to Haugesund from cities like Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand, and Stavanger.
Travel time is around 2 hours from Stavanger, 8 hours from Oslo, 6.5 hours from Kristiansand, and 3.5 hours from Bergen.
From Denmark, you can travel by ferry from Hirtshals to Stavanger and continue your journey to Haugesund by car or public transport.
If you’re driving, follow E39 from Bergen and Stavanger, and E134 from Oslo.
Travel time is around 7 hours from Oslo, 2 hours from Stavanger, and 3 hours from Bergen.
Haugesund Airport has daily flights from Oslo, as well as direct routes from other European cities.
From the airport, you can take the airport bus or a taxi to Haugesund city centre. You can also rent a car and drive.
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