Guidebook for Haugesund

David Joakim
David Joakim
Guidebook for Haugesund

Food Scene

Good food and good atmosphere on the harbour in Haugesund. Café by day and bar with dj by night.
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MM Café & Bar (Haugesund)
130 Strandgata
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Good food and good atmosphere on the harbour in Haugesund. Café by day and bar with dj by night.
Italian restaurant with good food.
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Il Forno
91 Smedasundet
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Italian restaurant with good food.

Drinks & Nightlife

A stylish winebar on the harbour in Haugesund.
Winehouse
92 Smedasundet
A stylish winebar on the harbour in Haugesund.

Essentials

This one is the closest and has 1 hour free parking.
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REMA 1000 Bytunet
177 Haraldsgata
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This one is the closest and has 1 hour free parking.
Longer opening hours
Kiwi Kirkegata
184 Breidablikgata
Longer opening hours

Sightseeing

A nice walk over the bridge and north along the coast (about 30 min) will take you to 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 Snorre had been located. This is where the national monument of the unification of Norway was erected in 1872, during the millennial celebrations of Norway's unification into one kingdom. The monument is located 2km north of the town centre.
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Haraldshaugen station
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A nice walk over the bridge and north along the coast (about 30 min) will take you to 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 Snorre had been located. This is where the national monument of the unification of Norway was erected in 1872, during the millennial celebrations of Norway's unification into one kingdom. The monument is located 2km north of the town centre.
The most beautiful views over the city of Haugesund and the areas around from this viewpoint. It is also nice to take a small trek to the Kringsjå cabin (nice for families with small children) or to one of the nearby peaks like Presten. Just follow the signs and marked trails :-) A beautiful place to watch the sunset!!!
Steinsfjellet
Steinsfjellet
The most beautiful views over the city of Haugesund and the areas around from this viewpoint. It is also nice to take a small trek to the Kringsjå cabin (nice for families with small children) or to one of the nearby peaks like Presten. Just follow the signs and marked trails :-) A beautiful place to watch the sunset!!!
Iconic landmark situated up in the mountains above Odda.
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Trolltunga
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Iconic landmark situated up in the mountains above Odda.

Shopping

It is the biggest shopping center in Haugesund. If you don't have a car you will need to take a bus there.
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Amanda Storsenter
27 Longhammarvegen
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It is the biggest shopping center in Haugesund. If you don't have a car you will need to take a bus there.
In city center, just a short walk from the apartment.
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Markedet legesenter
92 Skåregata
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In city center, just a short walk from the apartment.
The biggest shopping center in Karmøy. If you don't have a car, you will need to take a bus.
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Oasen storsenter station
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The biggest shopping center in Karmøy. If you don't have a car, you will need to take a bus.

Parks & Nature

CNN voted Langfoss in Åkrafjorden to be one of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the world in March 2011. With its 612 m drop (2008 feet), Langfoss is the fifth largest waterfall in Norway. It is located at the end of Åkrafjord. There is an easy-to-climb footpath all the way to the top, where the views are magnificent. CNN: Instead of falling in a straight drop like most waterfalls, Langfoss slips down a cliff, maintaining contact with the rocks the entire way down, before spilling into Akra Fjord. Langfoss isn't the biggest waterfall in Norway, but its combined height (2,008 feet) and width (205 feet) are an impressive combination.
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Langfoss
4 E134
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CNN voted Langfoss in Åkrafjorden to be one of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the world in March 2011. With its 612 m drop (2008 feet), Langfoss is the fifth largest waterfall in Norway. It is located at the end of Åkrafjord. There is an easy-to-climb footpath all the way to the top, where the views are magnificent. CNN: Instead of falling in a straight drop like most waterfalls, Langfoss slips down a cliff, maintaining contact with the rocks the entire way down, before spilling into Akra Fjord. Langfoss isn't the biggest waterfall in Norway, but its combined height (2,008 feet) and width (205 feet) are an impressive combination.
The Viking Farm is situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the island of Bukkøy and is accessible on foot with a 10 minute walk from the Nordvegen History Centre. Here it is possible to see and experience how the Vikings lived. Many buildings typical of Viking times are re-constructed using original techniques and of special interest is the granary and round house from the pre-Christian era. The other buildings are replicas from around 900 AD. Adjacent to the settlement is a pier with a capacity for large boats complete with service building including modern toilet facilities.
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The Viking Village on Bukkøy (Viking Farm at Bukkøy)
101 Kong Augvalds veg
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The Viking Farm is situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the island of Bukkøy and is accessible on foot with a 10 minute walk from the Nordvegen History Centre. Here it is possible to see and experience how the Vikings lived. Many buildings typical of Viking times are re-constructed using original techniques and of special interest is the granary and round house from the pre-Christian era. The other buildings are replicas from around 900 AD. Adjacent to the settlement is a pier with a capacity for large boats complete with service building including modern toilet facilities.
Good for young kids.
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Mikkelparken
6 Husevegen
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Good for young kids.

Arts & Culture

Viking museum by the Viking Village. Also take a look at the old Olav Church that is over 1000 years old.
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Centro Histórico Nordvegen
103 Kong Augvalds veg
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Viking museum by the Viking Village. Also take a look at the old Olav Church that is over 1000 years old.
A nice art gallery in the park just a short stroll from the apartment.
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Haugesund Art Gallery
4 Erling Skjalgssons gate
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A nice art gallery in the park just a short stroll from the apartment.
A nice museum showing how life was in Haugesund in early 1800. Activities and guides in the summer. Located on the island, just a couple of minutes from the apartment.
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Museu Dokken ao ar livre
1D Brugata
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A nice museum showing how life was in Haugesund in early 1800. Activities and guides in the summer. Located on the island, just a couple of minutes from the apartment.