Tourist information from Haugesund and surrounding areas

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1.February 2012

Transport to Haugesund

There are direct flights to Haugesund Airport Karmøy from Oslo, Bergen, London, Alicante, Edinburgh and Bremen.
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1.February 2012

Inhale the Viking spirit in Haugesund

This is where Norway was united as one kingdom during the Viking age. Later it became the main centre for sailing ships between Stavanger and Bergen.
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1.February 2012

Test your limits in Haugesund

Participate in soft and extreme activities outdoors on the pedestrianised island of Røvær.
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1.February 2012

Special venues in Haugesund

The sea house of the 'Herring King' can accommodate 500 people. Outside Haugesund you can arrange conferences in a salmon castle or in a lighthouse.
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1.February 2012

Conference Hotels in Haugesund

The Maritim Hall in Haugesund is one of Norway’s largest meeting spaces within a hotel and can seat 880 people.
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1.February 2012

Incentive programmes in Haugesund

Explore a reconstructed Viking village in Haugesund. Test your limits at Røvær or go hiking to see one of Norway’s largest waterfalls.
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1.February 2012

Go hiking in Haugesund

Go hiking through the beautiful countryside. Explore Åkrafjord and Norway’s fifth largest waterfall, voted as one of the 10 best in the world.
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31.January 2012

Key facts about Haugesund

Haugesund is the regional centre of Haugalandet. The number of inhabitants is 33,100 and the travel time from the city to the airport is 15 minutes.
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31.January 2012

Haugesund

Haugesund is a major participant in the oil, offshore and shipping industry and a popular congress and festival town. Maximum capacity is 1000 people.
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24.January 2012

Haugesund Convention Bureau

Haugesund Convention Bureau can help you organise a smooth and successful event. Its network, systems and creative drive are available to you free.
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3.May 2011

Meeting venues in Haugesund

Hotels can accommodate 880 people. Alternative venues include an art gallery, a haunted salmon castle or a stay close to nature in a lighthouse.
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8.August 2011

Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a good starting point for exploring the Lysefjord and its surrounding mountains. The city of Haugesund is famous for the Film Festival.
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15.April 2011

Key facts about Haugesund and Haugalandet

Haugalandet is a geographical region in the county of Rogaland, in Western Norway. Haugesund is its main city.
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11.January 2012

Ryfylke

Ryfylke is home to the Lysefjord and the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock, also called Prekestolen).
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15.April 2011

Key facts about Ryfylke

The scenic Ryfylke Road links the area's five municipalities together.
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Getting here and around | 15.April 2011

Getting to Haugesund and Haugalandet, and around

There are direct flights from Oslo and Bergen to Haugesund.
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Getting here and around | 8.August 2011

Getting to Ryfylke and around

Ryfylke is accessible from major Norwegian towns and ports of entry.
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Tourist information | 28.September 2011

Tourist information in Haugesund and Haugalandet

You will find tourist information offices throughout the region.
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Tourist information | 24.January 2012

Tourist information in Ryfylke

There are several tourist information offices in the Ryfylke area.
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What is on | Concerts & Festivals | Festivals | 3.August 2011

Festivals in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Visit Haugesund and Haugalandet during the Viking Festival, the Haugesund International Jazz Festival Sildajazz, or the International Film Festival.
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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 31.January 2012

Winter in Haugesund and Haugalandet

The nearest ski resort to Haugesund and Haugalandet is Sauda. Here you will find cross-country tracks, downhill runs and a snowboard park.
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What to do | Shopping | 15.April 2011

Shopping in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Knitted clothing and textiles, handmade candles and local salmon are among the things you should buy in Haugesund and Haugalandet.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 15.April 2011

Scenic attractions in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Enjoy the white, sandy beaches of karmøy, Langfossen Waterfall in Etne and the mountains of Haugalandet.
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What to do | Food & Drink | 15.April 2011

Dining in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Eat at a snack bar in Haugesund or find a restaurant with local food off the beaten track.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 15.April 2011

What to do in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Interested in historical tours, landscape and recreational activities, culture and fjords? At Haugesund and Haugalandet you can experience it all.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 26.January 2012

Preikestolen and Ryfylke National Tourist Route 360 panorama SkyCam

Get a bird's eye view of Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), the Lysefjord and the rest of Ryfylke, home to the southernmost fjords in Norway.
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What to do | Shopping | 25.January 2012

Shopping in Ryfylke

Shopping in Ryfylke should be about local products such as traditional handicrafts, smoked salmon and ham from Suldal.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 24.January 2012

Hiking in Ryfylke

Two of the most popular hikes in Norway can be found in Ryfylke: Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) and Kjerag, both located by the Lysefjord.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 9.January 2012

Hiking offers in Ryfylke

Ryfylke offers plenty of walking options, whether you are looking for challenging hikes or more gentle walks. The Lysefjord is a popular destination.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | 16.December 2011

Tour suggestions in Ryfylke

Drive the National Tourist Route Ryfylke or take a cruise on the Lysefjord.
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What to do | Active holiday | Riding & Sledging | 5.September 2011

Video: Stories for Life: Riding a fjord horse in Fjord Norway

Travel to Tjøstheim Ridesenter in Ryfylke and go horseback riding in fjords and mountains with Norway host David Spinx. Riding a fjord horse is easy.
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What to do | Active holiday | Fishing | 15.April 2011

Winter in Ryfylke

Start your winter adventure in Sauda.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Buildings & Monuments | 15.April 2011

What to do in Ryfylke

Walk up to Kjerag and Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) mountain plateaus, go salmon fishing, or take a cruise on the Lysefjord.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 15.April 2011

Scenic attractions in Ryfylke

The panoramic view from Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) includes the Lysefjord and the surrounding mountain areas.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Food traditions | 15.April 2011

Food in Ryfylke

Salmon and halibut are important ingredients in the local kitchen in Ryfylke.
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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 15.April 2011

Cross-country skiing in Ryfylke

Sauda and Suldal are two of the best places for cross-country-skiing in Ryfylke.
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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 15.April 2011

Alpine skiing in Ryfylke

Sauda Ski Centre is the best place for alpine skiing in Ryfylke.
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Where to stay | Hotels | 15.April 2011

Where to stay in Haugesund and Haugalandet

Spend the night at a lighthouse in the open sea outside of Haugesund, or find a hotel or fishermen's cabin on the coast.
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Where to stay | Hotels | 16.December 2011

Where to stay in Ryfylke

As you journey through Ryfylke you will find varied accommodation, from Lysebotn at the head of the Lysefjord to Sauda in the north.
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