Se hva du kan gjøre og oppleve i Haugesund

The small town of Haugesund offers a broad spectrum of natural beauty, ranging from a vast and wild coastline to snow-capped mountains with cascading waterfalls flowing into the fjords. Haugesund is known as the Homeland of the Vikings, as the area used to hold the royal seat of ancient Viking Kings. Today, it is a prime travel destination that encapsulates everything Norway has to offer: fjords, waterfalls, mountains, rugged coasts, and an eclectic city culture full of fascinating history and a forward-thinking spirit.

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The town of Haugesund dates back to Viking times, but is today looked upon as young and vibrant, and as one of Norway’s most popular congress and festival towns, hosting the standout Norwegian Film Festival. The town is buzzing with life day and night throughout the summer. The population of Haugesund is only 36,538 people, but the town is the regional centre for approximately 160,000 people. This is one of the reasons the town has a lot to offer in the fields of culture, commerce, and services. As such, it is a huge shopping hub, attracting huge crowds to its commercial streets and shopping malls.

Airport

Haugesund Airport is situated 14 kilometres southwest of the city, on Karmøy Island in the North Sea, just off Norway’s southwest coast. You can catch the airport bus to get to and from the airport. There is another bus connection to the city centre (also to Stavanger and Bergen). The travel time to Haugesund is approximately 20 minutes. The journey is operated by ‘Kystbussen’ and leaves from outside the terminal building. Taxis are usually parked outside the terminal.
Adresse: Haugesund Airport, Haugesund
Telefon: +47 67 03 10 10
E-post: [email protected]

Public Transport

Haugesund itself can be covered on foot, so if you bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes, you will be just fine. However, it can be a little bit cold to walk around in the winter, and the local bus is the easiest means of transport if you do not wish to walk. The bus is also convenient if you want to visit any of the towns nearby. They are usually reliable and on time. The bus company is called Kolombus, and depending on how much you would need to use the bus, there are discount cards available.
Telefon: +47 815 00 182

Taxi

You can call a taxi or hail one down in the street. Haugesund Taxi: +47 52 80 80 80 Haugaland Taxi: +47 52 81 81 81

Post

Post office in Norwegian is called "Posten". There are numerous post offices in the city.
Adresse: Torggatan 10, Haugesund
Telefon: +47 8100 0710
Åpningstider: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Pharmacy

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Adresse: Haraldsgata 90, Haugesund
Telefon: +47 52707850
Åpningstider: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 5pm-7pm

Telephone

Country code: +47 Area code: 52

Electricity

Voltage: 230 V Frequency: 50 Hz Power sockets: type F