Haugesund – Regional Centre
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Haugesund – Regional Centre
Haugesund is a town dating 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. Teeming with life day and night throughout the summer, Smedasundet Sound is at the very heart of Haugesund. Stroll along the quayside and take in the fresh sea air or stop for a coffee or bite at any of Smedasundet’s many cafés and restaurants |
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The Coast
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The Coast
Situated south west of Haugesund is Norway’s most densely populated island, Karmøy. Here you can visit Norway’s summer town Skudeneshavn, the beautiful white beaches at Åkrahamn and Rogaland’s millennium focal point at Avaldsnes. Røvær and Utsira are two smaller islands located off the coast of Haugesund. Here you can experience rich coastal environments and heritage, including one of the best bird-watching possibilities in Norway at Utsira. |
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The Fjords
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The Fjords
20 minutes inland from Haugesund you can explore our fjords. Overlooking the fjords you may enjoy many hiking trails through scenic terrain in Tysvær and Etne. Vindafjord is renowned for its crystal clear lakes and rivers, and offers one of the best salmon and trout rivers in Norway. At the end of the Bokna Fjord there is a small town called Sauda. The town has great natural surroundings and offers beautiful waterfalls, tall mountains and excellent skiing facilities. |
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Langfoss
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Langfoss
The fifth largest waterfall in Norway with a 612m drop, is situated at the east-end of the beautiful Åkra Fjord just outside Etne, with steep mountain formations diving into the fjord. |
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The beaches
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The beaches
The beaches on Karmøy are as beautiful as you could possibly imagine: white, soft and long. Take a stroll along the seaside and let your eyes gaze out towards the wild and beautiful North Sea. |
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Steinsfjellet
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Steinsfjellet
Haugalandet is an excellent region for hiking and we recommend visiting some of the many viewpoints available, such as Steinsfjellet - one of the highest peaks in Haugesund. Easily accessible by car where you can enjoy views over Haugesund, the North Sea and the surrounding mountains. |
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Etnefjella
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Etnefjella
The mountains east at Haugalandet are ideal for long and short hiking trips in all year. Marked tracks with many overnight chalets. |
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Trollvassnipen and Holekleiv
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Trollvassnipen and Holekleiv
Trollvasssnipen is the highest peak in Sveio and have excellent views. Holekleiv – a viewpoint situated 1 km from Nedstrand in Tysvær. Easily accessible and offers views over Boknafjorden, the moors of Ryfylke and the small and beautiful village Nedstrand. |
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