Plan your trip to Haugesund and Haugalandet

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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Top attractions in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Norway's national monument

Snorre's sagas of the kings mention the site where Harald Fairhair is buried. In the nineteenth century it was believed the place described by… Read more

Norway's national monument

Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen

Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen situated in Fjæra in Åkrafjorden is perhaps Norways toughest Via Ferrata- route. The route is primarily on rock… Read more

Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen

Fjord Cruise - Langfoss Waterfall

Experience the wonderful Åkrafjord on a Fjord sightseeing with MS "Stein Viking". This is how you get the best view towards the huge number of… Read more

Fjord Cruise - Langfoss Waterfall

Høyt & Lavt climbing park

Between Boknafjorden and Vindafjord lies Nedstrand, sheltered from the north wind, and offers you great nature experiences. “Høyt og… Read more

Høyt & Lavt climbing park

Formbar Glassverksted- gallery

Formbar is a glass studio with a gallery and outlet in the middle of Haugesund city. Here you can experience glassblowing up close and buy Norwegian… Read more

Formbar Glassverksted- gallery

Minigolfen Familiepark

Minigolfen located at Karmøy is the largest of its kind in Norway, and most likely in Europe. We have 3 courses, each one with a seperat… Read more

Minigolfen Familiepark

Røvær Aquaculture Centre

Learn more at the Røvær Aquaculture Centre about Norway as a seafood nation and the way we have developed into a world leader for… Read more

Røvær Aquaculture Centre

Sveio Golfpark

Haugaland Golf Course is situated in Sveio, approximately 20 km north of Haugesund. This18 hole golf course is of very high standard and is renowned… Read more

Sveio Golfpark

Escape Haugesund AS

Live escape rooms takes the concept of the classic point-and-click computer games into the real world. A team of 3-5 persons is… Read more

Escape Haugesund AS

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Kristiansund

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Nordfjord

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Northwest

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Northwest

Ryfylke

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Ryfylke

Røldal

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Røldal

Stryn

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Stryn

Suldal

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Sunnfjord

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Sunnfjord

Five people kayaking close to the Folgefonna glacier in Kvinnherad

Sunnhordland

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Sunnhordland

The Fjord Coast

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The Fjord Coast

View over Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters waterfall

The Geirangerfjord area

The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow- covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation. Read more

The Geirangerfjord area

The Hardangerfjord region

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The Lysefjord area

Step on world famous mountain plateaus like Preikestolen and Kjerag, and then challenge yourself on the 4444 steps of the wooden staircase of… Read more

The Lysefjord area

The Sognefjord area

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The Sognefjord area

A ferry sailing towards Stavanger city centre in Fjord Norway

The Stavanger region

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The city Ålesund, Fjord Norway, seen from viewpoint Aksla

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Voss

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Voss

Åndalsnes

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Åndalsnes

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By train

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.
By bus

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.

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By boat

From Denmark, you can travel by ferry from Hirtshals to Stavanger and continue your journey to Haugesund by car or public transport.
By car

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.

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By plane

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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