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THE
WHITE HAVEN
BY THE SEA
HOMELAND NORWAY´S
OF THE VIKING BIRTHPLACE
KINGS
WELCOME TO THE
PORT OF
HAUGESUND
NORWAY
WATERFALL
AND
FJORDS HIKING
GLACIER
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NORDVEGEN HISTORY CENTRE tells the story about how Avaldsnes
became The First Royal Throne of Norway.
HOMELAND OF
THE VIKING KINGS,
NORWAY´S
FROM The Viking Farm.
BIRTHPLACE
In Norway, and at the heart of Fjord Norway, you will find the Haugesund
region. This is the Homeland of the Viking Kings – Norway’s birthplace.
Here you can discover the island of Karmøy, where Avaldsnes is situated
– Norway’s oldest throne.
PRIOR TO the Viking Age, Avaldsnes was a seat of Avaldsnes is therefore a key point in understanding
power. This is where the Vikings ruled the route the fundamental importance of voyage by sea in
that gave its name to Norway – the way north. terms of Norway’s earliest history. The foundation
Around 870 AD, King Harald the Fairhaired made stone of modern Norway was laid in 1814, but the
Avaldsnes his main royal estate, which was country’s historical foundation is located at Avaldsnes.
to become Norway’s oldest throne.
Today, one can visit St. Olav’s church at Avaldsnes,
From the time the first seafaring vessels were built as well as Nordvegen History Center, and the
in the late Stone Age and up to the Middle Ages, Viking Farm. These are all places of importance
the seat of power of the reigning princes and kings for the Vikings and the history of Norway.
has been located at Avaldsnes. Such power-continuity
does not exist anywhere else in Scandinavia.
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HAUGESUND In the heart of Norway´s south-western cruise region.
Experience the best of what Norway has to Offer: fjords, waterfalls, coastal and city culture, the
unique Viking history, a glacier, mountains, and idyllic islands are among what you will find.
The region offers a wealth of natural wonders just waiting for you to explore!
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HAUGESUND CITY CENTRE
JAZZ FESTIVAL
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SHORE
EXCURSIONS
INHALE THE
VIKING SPIRIT
Viking boat, as shown in the image, is not available for excursions WELCOME TO EXCITING ADVENTURES ON HISTORIC GROUND!
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HAUGESUND
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Experience the heart of Haugesund and get a good
introduction to this small but vibrant city.
AMONG THE THINGS YOU WILL SEE ARE: TOUR FACTS
- The City Hall, which is considered - Haraldshaugen - the place in Snorre’s Sagas - Duration: 2 h
Norway’s most beautiful city hall where the Harald Fairhaired is buried. - Roundtrip: 24 km/15 miles
- The upmarket area at Salhus Road where all - Steinsfjellet Mountain view point - admire the view - Means of transport: bus
the wealthy ship owners lived in the 1800’s of the mighty North Sea from this vantage point. - Activity level: 1 (easy)
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TOUR FACTS
- Duration: 1 h
- Means of transport: boat
- Activity level: 1 (easy)
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HAUGESUND THE BOATS GO THROUGH Smedasundet Sound and
BY BOAT
between the islands of Risøy, Hasseløy and Vibrandsøy.
On Hasseløy the boats make a short stop for a taste of
herring delicacies at the herring factory. You can go
Experience Haugesund from charming wooden boats. ashore at Vibrandsøy and experience the cultural
landscape where refreshments can be ordered.
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AVALDSNES
Travel back in time to experience Avaldsnes, the first ice-free location in Norway.
The site is also home to the first king of Norway – Harald the Fairhaired.
AT THE NORDVEGEN HISTORY CENTER we Norwegian Kingdom completed by King
will be introduced to the history of Norway Håkon Håkonsson. We make a visit inside to
using modern technology, where the senses hear more about this important Church.
are stimulated to enhance the overall experi-
ence. With audio, lighting, images, and film An upright stone is located behind the
– Harald the Fairhaired himself will guide us Church. This is known as the Virgin Mary’s
on a journey through 3,500 years. sewing needle and is the only one remaining
of several monumental stones which once
Outside the history centre lies St. Olav’s stood around the church. The stone leans in TOUR FACTS
Church, built by King Håkon Håkonsson towards the church wall and a saga tells that - Duration: 2-3 h
around 1250 AD. Norway’s power was then at Judgment Day will arrive when the stone - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min
its greatest and the church can therefore be comes into contact with the church wall. - Means of transport: bus or boat.
seen as a symbol of the unification of the Can be combined with bus and boat.
- Activity level: 1 (easy) 2 (medium)
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PANORAMIC
WHITE WALKING
TOUR
SANDY CRUISE
DUNES
PIER
By the North Sea
VIKING RAID
TO AVALDSNES FROM
LIVE YOUR LIFE as a Viking for a few hours. Try out
activities such as spear throwing and bow and arrow,
KARMØY TO HIKE THE HILLS of Haugesund with a panoramic view of the
NEW YORK
or you can take it easy and relax at the seaside. North Sea, the islands, the city, and the municipalities of the
Experience Vikings close up. region.
Enjoy a walk through a tiny forest and an open landscape before
TOUR FACTS THIS IS A GREAT HIKE along the nature and heritage trail that runs from you end up at Kringsjå – a mountain farm with wild sheep. The
- Duration: 3,5 h the village of Åkra to the village of Ferkingstad. Cultural and historical DID YOU KNOW that the copper used in the Statue of Liberty in view from the cabin, and the mountain farm, is beautiful. Coffee
- Distance from cruise pier: Departure monuments lie in abundance between Åkra and the boathouse ruins at New York came from Karmøy? At the Mining Museum of Visnes and waffles are served in front of the fireplace in the cabin, or
from cruise pier Hop. The hike starts at the north end of the beach at Åkra. From here you you can learn about the history of the mining community, which outdoors with a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape
- Means of transport: boat or bus. Can can enjoy the view of the white beaches stretching along the shore. The consisted of about 3000 inhabitants in the 1800s. Take a stroll in of Haugesund.
be combined with bus and boat. hike follows a natural path, and along the way you can see and sense a Director Charles de Franse’s elegant garden and view the
- Activity level: 1/2 rich fauna and birdlife. At the south end of the beach the tour continues remains of the old melting works out by the sea. This is an
over to a historical area dating back to the Viking Age. Here, you will see adventure for the children too - the mining playground is very TOUR FACTS
stone monuments symbolizing the two daughters of King Augvald, one of popular. The Visnes Natural History Collection contains birds - Duration: 2,5-3 h
our Viking kings. The tour continues to Ferkingstad Beach, where you can and animal species native to Karmøy. You can also study the - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min
have a break and a snack. Afterwards, you can walk to the charming boat fauna and flora of the area. - Means of transport: bus
harbour, built in the 1960’s. The tour finishes at the Fisherman’s Memorial, - Activity level: 2 (medium)
a monument symbolizing local fishermen who lost their lives at sea.
TOUR FACTS
- Duration: 2 h
TOUR FACTS - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min
- Duration: 4 h - Means of transport: bus
- Distance from cruise pier: 40 min - Activity level: 1 (easy)
- Means of transport: bus
- Activity level: 2 (medium)
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SKUDENESHAVN - THE
WHITE HAVEN BY THE SEA
Old Skudeneshavn is one of the most well-kept old wooden house
towns of Europe and a quiet harbour for tall ships and small boats
alike. With its narrow streets, the idyllic harbour and the old white
wooden houses may charm you to stay for longer than you have
planned to.
OLD SKUDENESHAVN - 130 white wooden At a local restaurant we enjoy home made fish TOUR FACTS
houses originating from the 1800’s, when the soup, after the meal there will be free time to - Duration: Half day tour
herring-fishing industry was at its peak. In walk around in the town, before returning - Distance from cruise pier: 50 min
Skudeneshavn we take a stroll through the back to Haugesund by bus. - Means of transport: bus
streets and our guide will share stories - Activity level: 1 (easy)
about the locals that once lived here.
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ARQUEBUS
MUSEUM 10.
ON MAP
BOAT TOURS
ISLAND
SAFARI BY
RIB BOAT RYVARDEN
LIGHT- 9
HOUSE
THE PEOPLE who hail from Norway’s birthplace
have always lived from the sea; from the time of the
Vikings up to our modern age of petroleum. Join in a
thrilling maritime experience in Haugesund. The tour
provides you with an exciting close-at-hand AT RYVARDEN LIGHTHOUSE, the forces of nature will
experience of the sea. Feel the ocean spray while the touch both body and soul. The headland seems to reach
boat brings you from the city islands to where the out and lift you towards where the huge sky meets the
fjord opens out to the sea. This is a tour for the ONE OF NORWAY’S LARGEST WORLD WAR II MUSEUMS, Arquebus mighty sea. Whether the storms rage and you lean
adventurous! Museum. Covering more than 2000 m2, the museum takes the visitor into the wind, or the sea is calm, the scenery will give WELCOME ON BOARD!
through the dramatic history of the occupation on April 9th up to the you a breathtaking feeling. With the Cruise Port as starting point, we are happy to take our
TOUR FACTS liberation in 1945. One of the most distinctive aspects of the museum is After the lighthouse became automatic in 1984, the guests on a journey to the fjords in the Haugesund region – or
- Duration: 1 h the 100 mannequins wearing different civil and military clothes from the buildings have been used as a cultural centre. Here to the islands in the west coast of Haugesund.
- Distance from cruise pier: Pick up at the pier Second World War. There are several scenes from the war depicted by one can find a gallery, café, and museum. On the way from Haugesund the boat will sail in the strait
- Means of transport: High-speed RIB boat using vehicles, equipment, and even a reconstructed street! Karmsundet. For the Vikings, this was the North Way – the way
- Activity level: 2 On the return trip we will visit Steinsfjellet Mountain, a nearby summit to the north – this is the strait that gave the name to the country
TOUR FACTS
that commands a panoramic view of Haugesund and the North Sea. – Norway.
- Duration: 4 h
This view point is 227 metres above sea level. It is possible to order dining - or a kiosk on board can sell
- Distance from cruise pier: 25 min
beverages, snacks and small dishes.
- Means of transport: bus + walking
(30 min one way)
TOUR FACTS - Activity level: 2 (gravel road, Welcome to a great experience!
- Duration: 2-3 h marked path)
- Distance from cruise pier: 15 min Passenger capacity: 84
- Means of transport: bus
- Activity level: 1 (easy)
- Photo stop at Steinsfjellet viewpoint
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VIP
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KRINGSJÅ
MOUNTAIN
FARM
TOUR FACTS:
Starting point:
Pedestrian quayside
Haugesund (Indre kai)
Duration:
Means of transport: ON MAP: NO.
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Bus ON MAP: NO.
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permanent pasture here. There is also a playground JOIN US FOR AN EXITING EXPERIENCE taking in
ies of the region.and On a sunfireplace.
an outdoor Haugesund’s history and enjoy exclusive local cuisine. The
trip includes great nature, fabulous stories and a fantastic
look at the city from the sea. With RIB boats you get many
experiences in a short period of time and lunch is served at
TOUR FACTS Høyevarde, a restored lighthouse from the 18th century. We visit the beautiful home and garden of our hosts, Anne and Leif
- Duration: 3 h A RIB boat with a storyteller and guide will take you from the
- Distance from cruise pier: 15 min cruise pier through Smedasundet Sound and Karmsundet Bjarte. They live in a charming wooden house from 1884. In their own
- Means of transport: bus + 25 minutes of walking, Sound and conclude at Høyevarde for a drink in the words; “the house and the garden live together in quiet harmony, and
good shoes required lighthouse followed by a 3-course lunch.
- Activity level: 2
the simplicity is the beauty of the place”.
- Dining can be included
TOUR FACTS www.visithaugesund.no AN OLD STONE PATH leads you into the old the garden there is also a greenhouse where
TOUR FACTS
- Duration: 3-4 h garden. This is the place for perennials and they cultivate tomatoes, cucumbers, chili,
- Duration: 3-4 h
- Distance from cruise pier: 20 min roses, and an old stone stair leads you into apricots, and other plants for eating.
- Distance from cruise pier: 20 min
- Means of transport: RIB boat the house. The garden includes several
- Means of transport: bus
- Activity level: 2 (medium) hundred different plant species. It is divided Fresh herb tea will be served, made from
- Activity level: 1
- Maximum pax per tour: 24 into sections, each with a different expression. herbs from the garden. Nature is close by,
There are quite a few herb spices to be found, and there is a rich bird life. This is a place
which are used in both food and drinks. In for silence and beauty.
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ACTIVITY PARK
Great fun for everybody in gorgeous surroundings.
Experience an exciting world from the treetops! An active and fun-filled day of excitement TOUR FACTS
and mastery. A memorable day where you can challenge yourself and your loved ones. - Distance from cruise pier:
Here, the adults have just as much fun as the kids. Just enjoy! 45 min. Scenic route
- Means of transport: bus.
- Activity level: 1-3
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- Haugesund City Hall IN
- Karmsund Civic Museum TYSNES
- Haugesund Art Gallery Rosendal FO LG E FO N N A H A R DA N G E R V I D DA
- Kyvik Herring Factory Sandvikvåg
- Panoramic movie showing the region O RD
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- City island cruise ER
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- Our Saviour’s Church
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- City walks
22 Eikemo/Tractor Safari
- Guided Tours 21
22 Langfoss Waterfall Stavechurch
- Visit the Statue of Harald the Fairhaired STO R D Husnes
Røldal
- Havnaberg Viewpoint Ranavik Røldal Ski Resort 24
- Dokken Outdoor Museum 22 Aakrafjord Adventures
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- Playground in City Park Utåker Oslo
- Christmas Market
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INFORMATION: Skjersholmane S A U DA
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Bus and boat can be combined Skånevik
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from/to Haugesund - Viking Farm, Go sailing 16
Arquebus and Skudeneshavn. National
Moster Tourist Route
Boat: Haugesund - Røvær 25 min. Utbjoa
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Boat: Haugesund - Utsira 70 min. Sauda
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Langevåg Rose Painting Workshop 21
Ølen
Frønsdal Activity Park 27
Auklandshamn
Buavåg 520
SV E I O V I N DA FJ O R D
Ryvarden Lighthouse 9
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HAUGESUND
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Hagland Activity Park / Hagland Farm 15
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Røvær 18 513
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Herring 5 Steinsfjellet Viewpoint
Factory 17 11 Kringsjå 515 46
HAUGESUND 1 8 Arquebus Museum
EXCURSION
18 Eagle Safari
Island Safari 7
13 Home and Garden Visit
JELSA
Visnes 4 13
2 Viking Farm/History Centre/Olav´s Church
Boat Tours / Sea Fishing 10 20
PLANNING MAP
14 Høyt & Lavt Activity Park
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Høyevarde T Y SVÆ R
Bird Watching 26 Go sailing 16
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THE REGION IS RICH IN HISTORY with many
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HAGLAND FARM
Ahhhh...mmmm...
Enjoy the scenery, visit the farm and see the animals. Sit down,
relax and enjoy the local food in the open air house in the wood.
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HAGLAND
NATURE AND
ACTIVITY PARK
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THE ACTIVITY PARK is located north of Haugesund ON MAP
in a typical rough and fascinating Norwegian
landscape with views looking out over the North Sea.
In addition to a World War II fortress, there is also a
HERRING
rich history from the Viking Age and from the mining
activities that started in the 1800s.
Hagland Natural Park is perfect for hiking and biking,
FACTORY
and for exiting adventures. The park includes activities
such as obstacle courses, Tyrolean traverse, treasure
hunts, paintball hunting trail and boat trips with RIB
boat. There is also a large play area featuring plenty of
activities and experiences for children and adults.
The area is one of beautiful scenery with rocks, heaths
and woodlands. Take time to see and experience
the natural surroundings with its animal and plant
life, and maybe you will be lucky enough to see
GO SAILING Since 1866 the Kyvik family have attained a vast knowledge about the salting, seasoning,
preservation and finishing of what is called the silver of the sea. Herring preservation is a
TO SAIL IS A BREATHTAKING EXPERIENCE. When the wind takes
eagles, deer, or Adder snakes. hold of the sails and all you see is the ocean, it is a breathless subject that requires specialized knowledge and experience.
moment. We organize short cruises, fjord cruises and voyages.
Sail ships “Johanne Karine” and “Seladon”.
TOUR FACTS
- Duration: 3-4 h THE H.J. KYVIK HERRING FACTORY was established in 1940 and is currently owned by
- Distance from cruise pier: 20 min brothers Bjørn and Tor Kyvik. As 4th generation Kyviks they are proud representatives of
- Activity level: 1-3 (optional) their profession and its industry. The family welcomes you on a guided tour of the herring
factory. Guests will have the opportunity to taste different varieties of this refined, typical
Norwegian specialty.
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SEA
FISHING
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RØVÆR EAGLE
IF YOU ARE a fishing enthusiast you will enjoy trying your luck
in the open sea just off the coast of Haugesund. Your captain
will provide you with safety instructions and behaviour at sea,
SAFARI
and of course, a thorough lesson in the types of fish and hints
ISLAND
about where to drop lines. Fishing lines and life vests will be
provided.
If you wish, a fish soup made of the day’s catch can also be
ordered and prepared on the return trip. This is sea fishing at
FIRST PART of the sightseeing is by bus. Upon arrival at its best! Meals and drinks served onboard.
Yrkjefjorden Fjord you board the Johanne Karine (built in
Røvær is an island located 25 minutes off the coast of Haugesund 1854) or the Kaia (built approx in 1860). A guide will
explain all about the fjord, which is known for the many
and is home to 110 inhabitants and one car.
eagles living here, and hopefully you will get a closer TOUR FACTS
look at these majestic birds. - Duration: optional
- Distance from cruise pier: pick up at the pier
- Means of transport: boat
TOUR FACTS
ENJOY A FJORD CRUISE between city islands, and out in the open towards TOUR FACTS
- Activity level: 2 (medium)
- Duration: 5 h
the North Sea. A guided tour on the island will give you a glimpse of its - Duration: 2.5 h - Distance from cruise pier: 40 min
history. Follow a marked path which includes a 1000-year old Viking - Distance from cruise pier: 25 min - Means of transport: bus + boat
settlement and a museum depicting Røvær’s history. - Means of transport: boat - Activity level: 2 (medium)
- Activity level: 2 (medium)
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FJORDS, MOUNTAINS
AND WATERFALLS !
The contrasts in Åkrafjorden are huge: bare mountain sides,
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luscious pastures, still-reflected fjords, and tumbling glacial waters. DAY
TOUR
A STOP AT a Norwegian rose-painted tourist In- NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE. From the summit !
formation centre selling rose painted souvenirs of the mountain and back to the ship the trip
and other products. A visit to the beautiful garden follows the National Tourist Route. The road that
is also possible. winds through the towering mountain landscape
from Røldal Valley and across the mountains to TOUR FACTS
RØLDAL STAVE CHURCH. The estimated age of Sauda is a spectacular part of this round trip - Means of transport: bus.
the church is generally dated to between 1200- – where you can experience Svandalsfossen Water- Scenic route / round trip
1250 AD. Røldal Church received large donations fall – a breathtaking sight. - Activity level: 1 (easy)
from many of the pilgrims who flocked to there
over the years. As a result, the small village where
the church is located, became quite prosperous.
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VOTED
BY CNN as one of
the ten most beautiful
waterfalls in the
! world!
FULL
DAY
TOUR
!
Tractor safari, fjord cruise, and hiking - we bring you on an amazing journey
from coastland to fjordland with high mountains and roaring waterfalls.
ÅKRAFJORD AND
LANGFOSS WATERFALL
AT ØLEN VILLAGE WE VISIT the rose painting resembles a string of pearls with the 612-metre
Workshop, and at Åkrafjordtunet we pause at a shop high cascading Langfoss Waterfall the most
where you can taste locally produced sausage, impressive of them all. It has been selected as one
take tea or coffee, and do some shopping. of the world´s most beautiful.
Next is some beautiful sightseeing by boat on the At the end of the fjord we visit Eljervik Farm, which
fjord where you will see huge bare mountain sides, commands a stunning view of the waterfall. Here
luscious pastures, stillreflected fjords, and tumbling we enjoy the beautiful surroundings and also a
glacial waters. Viewed from the boat, the landscape traditional Norwegian lunch.
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LANGFOSS WATERFALL
- HIKING TO THE TOP
Langfoss is the fifth highest waterfall in Norway. In 2011, CNN named
Langfoss as one of the world’s 10 most beautiful waterfalls. The total FOLGEFONNA
GLACIER
vertical height is 612 meters.
THE PATH UP along Langfoss was originally especially when you are above the timber- TOUR FACTS
the old mountain road from the Eljarvik farm line, provide wonderful view points. You look - Duration: 5-7 h A hike to the edge of the glacier. On the way to the TOUR FACTS
to Langfoss Mountain Farm, located on the down at the Eljarvik Farm and beyond Åkra- - Means of transport: bus. The walking - Duration: Full day tour
glacier you will experience some great Norwegian
plateau above the waterfall. There is a lot of fjorden Fjord. To the north you see Mosnes trip will take you about 3,5 hours return - Means of transport: bus. Scenic route.
great stonework along the trail. Earlier gene- and into the valley that forms the southern to the top. Half way/view point 1,5 h. nature. A short stop will be made in Åkrafjorden where - Who can join: The blue ice trip suits
rations of farmers struggled up and down end of Folgefonna National Park. The Folge- - Activity level: Active you can see Langfoss, Norway’s fifth largest waterfall. everyone over seven years of age in normal
with livestock and heavy loads of butter and fonna Glacier is towering in the background - Elevation: 640 meters above sea level health. The tours are adjusted to suit the
cheese from the mountain farm. towards the summit at 1638 meters above - Length trail: 1750 m An experience of a lifetime - blue ice trip on the needs and abilities of the participants.
The first part of the walk is steep, going up sea level, which is the highest point in the Folgefonna Glacier! - Season: Mid-May until mid-August
through the pine forest. Some places, and municipality of Etne.
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RØLDAL
SKI RESORT
THE DEEPEST SNOW IN EUROPE
Røldal is known to have the deepest snow in Europe. The resort is welcoming everyone,
families or anyone seeking challenges off-piste and unlimited free ski terrain with
powder snow, this is the place to visit. The resort has about 15 km of trails, several of
them adjusted to new beginners. There are also 100 km of cross country trails, as well
as two cafés and an outlet where you may rent skis.
The season lasts normally from late November until the second weekend of May.
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Tourist Route
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Skudeneshavn Mortavika
Preikestolen, also known as the Pulpit Rock or Preacher’s Rock, is E39
one of the most popular hiking trips in the region. Situated at the RENNESØY
scenic Lysefjorden Fjord on the west coast of Norway, this is the 13
Kvitsøy
perfect outing for nature lovers seeking adventure. Going on this hike,
Tau
you’re in for a true wow-experience as you reach the Pulpit Rock. By bus
TOUR FACTS Bus from Haugesund to Kårstø: 30 minutes.
Boat trip: 45 minutes. Bus to starting point.
- Duration: full day tour. Scenic route Hiking to the Pulpit Rock. Stavanger
- Means of transport: boat or bus. Estimated time round trip: 8 hours. Pulpit Rock
The walking trip will take you about Boat trip: 1 hour 20 minutes. Bus to
4 - 5 hours return, including a short starting point. Hiking to the Pulpit Rock.
stop at the top. Estimated time round trip: 8 hours. E39 Oanes
Lauvvik
13
Sandnes
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25.
ON MAP
SKÅNEVIK
NATURE PARK
Great wilderness camp with notched buildings 220 hm over
Skånevikfjord with magnificent views of the bay.
Differentiated activities and great local food. Arrangements for small/large groups that fits everyone.
Teambuilding with more, to businesses, clubs/organizations and events for private groups.
Wishing you a warm welcome!
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! Ulvik
FULL Eidfjord
DAY
Bergen
TOUR Jondal
!
Odda
Rosendal
Haugesund
HAUGESUND AND
HARDANGERFJORD
– round trip by bus or overland tour from cruise pier in Haugesund to cruise
pier in Hardangerfjord. Take an adventurous trip between Haugesund and
Hardanger – a golden route on land and at sea. DISTANCE BETWEEN
Haugesund and Ulvik/Eidfjord:
By boat: 95 Nautical Miles
HAUGESUND – nestled between countless small islands and endless mighty fjords By bus: 202 km (126 miles)
– such as Hardangerfjord, Åkrafjord and Lysefjord. Explore the history, culture and
stunning scenery the area offers. CRUISE HARBOURS:
Haugesund / Rosendal / Jondal /
Welcome to exciting experiences in the region of Haugesund and Hardanger. Eidfjord / Ulvik
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26.
STREET ART AT
UTSIRA ISLAND
The island – famously known as one of Europe’s best places for
bird spotting – has now become one of the most windblown and
picturesque backdrops for European street art.
During one week of intensive work for artists from the UK, Spain and Norway to
transform the municipality of Utsira, creating a surprising contrast between urban street
art and the untouched landscape.
The people of Utsira kindly offered the artists, who were inspired by the island’s history,
their house walls, barn doors, siloes, and rocks in their fields, to use.
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26.
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SALMON
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MO LAKSEGARD
FARM VISIT
AND ACTIVITIES
CHRISTMAS
MARKET IN
BIRD WATCHING HAUGESUND
ON UTSIRA ISLAND
WE PROMISE a healthy dose of Christmas spirit for
OUT AT SEA, 18 km west of Haugesund, lies the small island those who visit the Town Hall Square in December. At
of Utsira. Of the more than 300 different species of birds that FRØNSDAL ACTIVITY FARM gives you the possibility to try bow and arrow, the market one can purchase homemade items such as
have been registered on the island, a number of species are axe throwing, beach volleyball or horseshoe throwing. You can borrow a beautiful glass, knitwear, Christmas cakes, cured
regarded as extremely rare. The bird watching season on canoe or boat to row on the lake. Horse back riding and pony’s are among meats, Christmas ornaments and other handicrafts.
Utsira lasts all year. The island is small (6.15 sq. km), and the children’s favorites. A meal can be served in the sami tent, with room Fitted out with a survival suit, snorkel and Local bands and choirs also contribute to a good start
everything is within walking distance. for 50 people. mask, you commence the salmon safari by for Christmas shopping.
floating freely along with the powerful
A visit to the “ginger bread town” at Gamle Slakthuset,
current of the Suldalslågen River. is only a minute away from the Christmas market.
TOUR FACTS TOUR FACTS
- Duration: 4-5 h - Duration: 5 h THIS IS AN ADVENTURE in nature of a totally different kind: A
- Distance from cruise pier: 70 minutes by boat - Distance from cruise pier: 50 min salmon darts by. Another is standing still, striving against the
- Means of transport: boat - Means of transport: bus current. A guide follows your progress from a nearby canoe. TOUR FACTS
- Activity level: 2 - Activity level: 1–3 (optional) Mo Laksegard also offer activities such as wilderness camps, - Duration: optional
Burma bridge, river expedition, fishing, abseiling, and a visit to - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min walk
Mo´s local brewery. - Means of transport: shuttlebus or by feet
- Activity level: 1 (easy)
TOUR FACTS
- Duration: Full day tour
- Distance from cruise pier: 1.5 h
- Means of transport: bus. Scenic route.
- Activity level: 2
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AUGUST:
JUNE: THE WORLDS
VIKING- LONGEST
FESTIVAL HERRING
TABLE
www.vikingfestivalen.no
www.visithaugesund.no/en/All-events/Festivals
tHe NorwegiaN iNterNatioNal FilM Festival
AUGUST:
SILDA-
Norway’s major festival for film and cinema. In 2012 1421 professionals from 29 nations visited
Haugesund during the festival, where a total of 94 films were screened, including 22 films during
JAZZ
New Nordic Films. 133 film productions were shown or presented in Haugesund in the course
FESTIVALS
of nine days of film market and festival activity.
www.sildajazz.no
Haugesund’s local audiences proved their great engagement during the festival. In addition to
filling up movie theatres, they took part in a number of other activities in and around the festival.
www.filmweb.no/filmfestivalen/2012/english/
AUGUST:
THE NORWEGIAN
Haugesund and the surrounding region has many festivals
throughout the year. Check out our festivals!
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
www.filmfestivalen.no/
SOME OF OUR FESTIVALS JULY:
SKUDE-
FESTIVAL
VIKING SILDAJAZZ HARBOUR DAYS THE WORLD’S THE SKUDE- CHRISTMAS IRONMAN
FESTIVAL HAUGESUND INT. LONGEST NORWEGIAN FESTIVAL MARKET
JAZZ FESTIVAL HERRING INTERNATIONAL www.skudefestivalen.no
TABLE FILM FESTIVAL
Year Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
2016 9.-12. Jun 10.-14. Aug 18.-21. Aug 20. Aug 18.-25. Aug 30. Jun-3. Jul December 1.-3. Jul
2017 8.-11. Jun 9.-13. Aug 17.-20. Aug 19. Aug 17.-24. Aug 29. Jun-2. Jul December July
AUGUST:
2018 7.-10. Jun 8.-12. Aug 19.-22. Jul 18. Aug 16.-23. Aug July December July
HARBOUR-
2019 6.-9. Jun 7.-11. Aug 15.-18. Aug 17. Aug 15.-22. Aug July December July
DAYS
www.havnedagene.no
2020 4.-7. Jun 12.-16. Aug 20.-23. Aug 22. Aug 20.-27. Aug July December July
Destination Haugesund and Haugalandet is not responsible for any changes in the program as shown above.
Christmas Market will find place eight days in December.
The Skude Festival - coastal culture festival - is held on the first weekend of July every year - from thursday until sunday.
Ironman will find place first weekend of July every year.
DECEMBER:
CHRISTMAS
JULY: MARKET
IRONMAN
www.jule-marked.no/
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N59°24,56’ E005°15,60’
PORT OF
HAUGESUND KARMØY - THE ISLAND
Distance from the cruise
pier to the city centre: 800 m
GARPESKJÆR HARBOUR, WEST:
Quay length total: 419 m
Draft: 9,5 m
HAUGESUND - CITY CENTRE
INNER HARBOUR
Quay length total: 250 m GARPESKJÆR HARBOUR, EAST:
Max. length for berthing: 130 m Quay length total: 261 m
Draft 6.5 m Max. length for berthing: 180 m
Draft: 7.1 m
PHOTO: TOR INGE VORMEDAL
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E-mail: post@karmsund-havn.no Ships stay min/max: No limitation QUAY: QUAY: QUAY:
www.karmsund-havn.no Environmental limitations /restrictions Garpaskjær Garpaskjær Inner
west side east side harbor
Port facilities according to Cruise Norway`s
LENGTH: LENGTH: LENGTH:
CONTACT PERSONS: guidelines: YES 419 m 261 m 250 m
Vigleik Dueland, Director Cruise Development Maximum ship length: 350 (bigger ships on request)
DRAFT: DRAFT: DRAFT:
Phone: +47 92 08 46 89 Maximum ship air draft: No air draft limitation 9.5 m 7.1 m 6.5 m
E-mail: vigleik@visithaugesund.no AIR DRAFT: AIR DRAFT: AIR DRAFT:
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50 m - -
Phone: +47 90 93 50 59 Minimum depth: 25 m
E-mail: lsl@karmsund-havn.no Distance from anchorage to tender pier: 3 nm HEIGHT HEIGHT HEIGHT
QUAYSIDE: QUAYSIDE: QUAYSIDE:
1.5 m 1.5 m 1.8 m
TOURIST INFORMATION
Visiting address: At the port / Main office;
Strandgata 171
Distance from port: At the port / Main office; 1 km
Mailing address: Tourist Information Office,
Strandgaten 171, NO-5525 Haugesund, Norway
Phone / Fax: +47 52 01 08 30
E-mail: post@visithaugsund.no
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Guide Service: YES, Guidecompaniet
Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: YES
According to the pilot master of Rogaland county, cruise ships from abroad
Parking place for buses: 50 m sailing to Haugesund may now take pilots on board at Røvær pilot boarding
Taxi: YES field, just east of Haugesund. In comparison to previous regulations, the
Rental cars: YES, on pier (Hertz)
distance with pilot will be considerably shorter.
Public transportation: 900 m
Shopping: 800 m
Local Currency: NOK 8,
6M
Bergen ET
ATM: 800 m (Haugesund Sparebank) ER
Currency Exchange: 800 m (Haugesund Sparebank)
Tax refund: At Tourist Information Office Jondal
Public telephones in pier area: NO
Internet access in pier area: YES
Mailboxes in pier area: 400 m
Distance to airport: 14 km, Haugesund Airport Karmoy
Distance to city center: 800 m
Nearest Hospital: Helse Fonna, Phone: 05253, 1 km Odda Cruise pier
Rosendal Garpeskjær
PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION
Bunkers delivery /method: YES
Supplies: Boat, truck
Waste handling: YES
Waste water method: YES
Tugboats: YES Cruise pier
Anchorage: YES Inner harbour
Pontoons: YES PILOT BOARDING
AREA RØVÆR
Pilot: Channel 13 N 5927,5 - E 00507
DISTANCE FROM
Emergency: Channel 16 / Vessel traffic service Kvitsøy
PILOT BOARDING
channel 18 / 19
Medical emergency: Phone: 113
TO PORT OF
Haugesund 1 200 m HAUGESUND
Charts: 17 / 469 HAUGESUND: SCALE CITY CENTRE
Tidal movement: 0.5 m +/-
ISPS approved: YES 5 NM
Designated quays for cruise ships: YES
Ship tenders allowed: YES
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58 59Geir Øyvind Gismarvik, Hybris Film, Dag Brynjulsen, Petter Kvalsvik, Atle Grimsby, Haakon Nordvik, Tor Inge Vormedal, Kjell Jacobsen, Reisemål Ryfylke, Gunnar Toft
Appex made this! Photo: Ørjan B. Iversen, Scott Sporleder, Magnus Fjell, Espen Mills, KIB Media, Tor Andre Johannesen, Vest Foto, Arne Kristian Ytreland, Haugesunds Avis,
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DIRECTOR OF TOURISM AND CRUISE DEVELOPMENT ITALIY
M: +47 920 84 689 / VIGLEIK@VISITHAUGESUND.NO
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