Haugesund

Haugesund
A comprehensive local guide for the perfect day in Haugesund.
Introduction.
Historically one of Norway's most important ports, Haugesund is an appealing, vibrant city
with much to offer. The memorial site of a famous Viking king, a number of interesting
museums and an impressive church are some of the cultural attractions that Haugesund has
to offer, while a beautiful lake nearby offers the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular nature
for which Norway is known. The city has excellent cafés, restaurants and bars, many of which
are located near the attractive harbour area, with its colourful wooden houses built in a
typically Norwegian style. Haugesund receives fewer tourists than many of the country's other
destinations, allowing those in this city to enjoy an authentically Norwegian atmosphere.
About this guide.

No guidebook knows a town quite like a local, so we've spoken to some of Haugesund's
knowledgeable residents to help you plan your exploration in the different ports of call on
your voyage. In this comprehensive destination guide, you'll find details of the best places to
eat, drink, shop and experience something unique. To help you plan your time ashore, we've
provided the distance from the port gates or the shuttle drop off point to each point of
interest. Most spots are just a short walk away and you can find directions by clicking on the
'more info' button below each item. To use this guide onboard, internet access will be required.
Please make sure to save the guide as a PDF on your device before you travel or purchase an
internet package onboard.
1 Coffee
Norway has a strong coffee culture and Haugesund is no different, with welcoming
cafés run by expert baristas.
Naturbakst AS Bakery
Witness Naturbakst's passionate confectioners at work in this bakery, patisserie and café.
Opening Hours
monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
saturday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Totalen Bluebird coffee shop Coffee

Shop
Expert baristas and signature roasts make Totalen Bluebird a favourite for coffee-loving locals.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
Cupcakehuset, Jåblom Bakery AS Café & Bakery
This café and bakery has a mouth-watering selection of cupcakes and other treats, as well as
quality coffee.
Opening Hours
sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hos Carlos kaffebar Café
This cosy yet airy café serves creative drinks - such as their unique chilli coffee - and homemade
meals.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
2 Lunch
Haugesund has a variety of restaurants where you can escape the often-brisk climate
and warm yourself with a hearty meal.
Sabi Sushi Restaurant Sushi Spot
Intimate sushi spot Sabi transforms locally sourced ingredients into elegant Japanese small plates.
Opening Hours
friday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
saturday 1:00 – 10:00 PM
sunday 1:00 – 9:00 PM
Lothes Mat og Vinhus Seafood Restaurant
With a delightful open hearth, cosy Lothes offers artfully plated seafood and contemporary
Norwegian cuisine.
Opening Hours
monday Closed
tuesday 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
wednesday 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
thursday 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
friday 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
saturday 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
sunday Closed
Brovingen Selskapslokale Fine Dining Restaurant
Michelin-recommended, this waterfront restaurant creates authentic Haugaland dishes using local
ingredients.
Opening Hours
monday Open 24 hours
tuesday Open 24 hours
wednesday Open 24 hours
thursday Open 24 hours
friday Open 24 hours
saturday Open 24 hours
sunday Open 24 hours
Brasserie Brakstad Haugesund Scandinavian Restaurant
This stylish, dockside gastropub serves fresh fish and hearty dishes such as mussels and pepper
steaks.
Opening Hours
monday 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
friday 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
sunday Closed
To Glass Restaurant Tapas Restaurant
This restaurant serves excellent plates of tapas, has a chic decor and is deservedly popular among
locals.
Opening Hours
monday 3:00 – 10:00 PM
tuesday 3:00 – 10:00 PM
wednesday 3:00 – 10:00 PM
thursday 3:00 – 10:00 PM
friday 3:00 – 10:00 PM
sunday Closed
Ryvarden Lighthouse Walk
3 hours
Enjoy a scenic walk along the coastline towards Ryvarden’s first lighthouse.
3 Drinks
A number of typically Norwegian, down-to-earth pubs can be found in Haugesund, as
well as some upscale cocktail spots.
Winehouse Wine Bar
Visit this glamorous wine bar and lounge for the wealth of world-class bottles lining its cellar.
Opening Hours
monday Closed
tuesday Closed
wednesday Closed
thursday Closed
sunday Closed
Samson Restaurant & Bar Pub
With expert staff and splendid harbour views, Samson is a stylish bar and restaurant with refined
taste.
Opening Hours
monday 12:00 – 11:00 PM
tuesday 12:00 – 11:00 PM
friday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
sunday 1:00 – 11:00 PM
Sportsbaren Sport Bar
Many locals come to this bar, which shows most major sports games, to support Haugesund's
football team.
Opening Hours
monday Closed
sunday 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Stuelands Abothek Pub Draft Pub
This pub has a huge selection of around 150 beers on offer, including some local brews for you to
try.
Opening Hours
monday 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
sunday Closed
4 Shopping
Those wanting to pick up souvenirs in Haugesund have plenty of shops to peruse, from
local delis to fashionable home stores.
Ernst by Ernst Men's Designed Clothing

AS
Effortlessly stylish, Ernst's understated Norwegian menswear aspires to restore elegance to
everyday fashion.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
Amundsen Spesial AS Upmarket Deli & Gift Shop
A thriving, family-owned emporium of diverse treats: handmade chocolates, top-label teas and
charming gifts.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
Formbar glassverksted Glass Studio
With its distinctive range of quality glassware and homeware, this hand-blown glass studio will
impress.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
Amanda Storsenter Shopping Center
Haugesund's biggest shopping centre has 70 shops, stocking international brands as well as
Norwegian goods.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
Markedet Kjøpesenter Shopping Center
Those in search of gifts should come to this stylish, popular Scandinavian home and furniture store.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
Scenic Skudenshavn
4 hours
Discover charming Skudeneshavn, one of Norway’s best preserved small towns.
5 Culture
Discover Haugesund's unique history as a key port for the herring trade, and the site of a
pivotal Viking battle.
Vår Frelsers Church Church
Built in 1901, this historic Lutheran church has a needle-point spire that can be seen across the
parish.
Opening Hours
monday Closed
tuesday Closed
wednesday Closed
thursday Closed
friday 11:00 – 11:30 AM
saturday Closed
sunday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Haraldshaugen Memorial Site
A national monument, this 17-metre obelisk commemorates the Battle of Hafrsfjord and Norway’s
unification.
Opening Hours
Haugesund Art Gallery Art Gallery
Immerse yourself in this 1700-piece international collection, with a discerning focus on West
Norwegian art.
Opening Hours
monday Closed
tuesday 12:00 – 3:00 PM
thursday 12:00 – 3:00 PM
friday 12:00 – 3:00 PM
sunday 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Karmsund Civic Museum Museum
Learn about Haugesund's history at this museum, which also has a café, play area and reading
space.
Opening Hours
monday Closed
sunday 12:00 – 3:00 PM
6 Outdoor
Haugesund is full of interesting spots to explore, from monuments to museums to
stunning Nordic lakes.
Byparken Park
An elegantly landscaped park in the heart of Haugesund. Relax here for a moment of city-centre
tranquillity.
Opening Hours
monday open 24hr
tuesday open 24hr
wednesday open 24hr
thursday open 24hr
friday open 24hr
saturday open 24hr
sunday open 24hr
Steinsfjellsutsikten 225 m.o.h. Viewpoint
Located 227m above sea level, this awe-inspiring viewpoint looks across Haugesund to the cool
waters beyond.
Opening Hours
sunday Closed
Djupadalen Hiking Area
Venture along picturesque hiking paths in this reserve, passing Eivindsvannet lake, Stemmen dam
and more.
Opening Hours
Eivindsvatnet Lake
Explore nature and go for a walk (or swim) around this beautiful, tranquil lake, surrounded by lush
forest.
Opening Hours
Dokken Museum Museum
Walk into the past in this open-air museum, which contains historic buildings such as a herring
salting plant.
Opening Hours
monday open 24hr
tuesday open 24hr
wednesday open 24hr
thursday open 24hr
friday open 24hr
saturday open 24hr
sunday open 24hr
Åakrafjord and Langfoss Waterfall
7 hours
This delightful tour offers wonderful views, a scenic boat ride and a visit to a family farm for a
delicious homemade lunch.
i General Tips.
Curency
Norwegian krone (NOK)
Emergency services
Police 112, Ambulance 113, Fire 110
Police station
Smedasundet 50
+47 52 86 80 00
Tourist information office

Smedasundet 77
+47 52 70 09 20
Pharmacy
Austrheimvegen 10
Boots apotek Kvalasenteret
+47 52 70 03 60
Tipping
Tipping is not required or expected in Norway and is entirely voluntary and up to the individual.
That being said, some prefer to round up to the nearest 10 or 100 NOK.
Locals dislike it when you

Try to haggle prices, are overly affectionate in public, wear shoes inside, act superior to others.
Gifts to take home
Authentic Norwegian jumpers, wooden and glass homeware, viking accessories.
Taxi
Haugaland Taxi
+47 52 81 81 81
Security
Haugesund is a safe city, but as with any city, you should take the usual safety precautions.
Stay in well-populated areas, especially at night, and keep track of your belongings.
Essential phrases.
Good morning
God morgen
"Goo moh-ohrn"
Good afternoon
God ettermiddag
"Gooh eh-ter-mee-dahg"
Good night
God natt
"Gooh naht"
Hello
Hallo
"Hallo"
Where is
Hvor er...?
"Woor err"
Please
Vaer så snill
"Var-saw snill"
Thank you
Takk
"Tahk"
Excuse me
Unnskyld meg
"Unn-shill mei"
I dont understand
Jeg forstår ikke
"Yay for-storh ee-keh"
Haugesund by P&O Cruises
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of thisguide, some of the information included is
subject to change.Opening times, admission details and prices were correct at timeof publication, however
they should only be used as an indication.If you find any information to be incorrect, or have anysuggestions
for what else we could include in this guide, then wewould like to hear from you. Write to: The Editors, Cunard
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A comprehensive local guide for the perfect day in Haugesund.

About this guide.

Totalen Bluebird coffee shop Coffee

Cupcakehuset, Jåblom Bakery AS Café & Bakery

Sabi Sushi Restaurant Sushi Spot

Lothes Mat og Vinhus Seafood Restaurant

Brovingen Selskapslokale Fine Dining Restaurant

Brasserie Brakstad Haugesund Scandinavian Restaurant

Winehouse Wine Bar

Samson Restaurant & Bar Pub

Sportsbaren Sport Bar

Stuelands Abothek Pub Draft Pub

Ernst by Ernst Men's Designed Clothing

Amundsen Spesial AS Upmarket Deli & Gift Shop

Formbar glassverksted Glass Studio

Amanda Storsenter Shopping Center

Markedet Kjøpesenter Shopping Center

Discover charming Skudeneshavn, one of Norway’s best preserved small towns.

Vår Frelsers Church Church

Haraldshaugen Memorial Site

Haugesund Art Gallery Art Gallery

Karmsund Civic Museum Museum

Steinsfjellsutsikten 225 m.o.h. Viewpoint

Djupadalen Hiking Area

Dokken Museum Museum

Tourist information office

Locals dislike it when you

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