Haugesund has a lot to offer, being Norway’s most important port you’ll have activities completely filling your day. From jaw-dropping sights, interesting museums to choose from, a church to explore and so much more, Haugesund has so much to offer. Soak up the stunning nature or dive deep into the memorial site of a famous Viking king. With beautiful cafes, restaurants and shops to indulge in, you’ll experience the true authentic experience. Colourful houses surround the harbour for you to admire whilst having a traditional coffee and rest.
I have complied all the information and knowledge into this guide to which I collected whilst ashore. Help from locals advice, to friends onboard, and a touch of google. Most of these are just a short walk away from the port, however i always advise to plan your routes to ensure enough time is created. You never want to miss the ships departure.
Coffee =
1. Cupcakehuset, Jåblom Bakery AS – 0.28 km
2. Naturbakst AS – 0.68 km
3. Hos Carlos kaffebar – 0.69 km
Lunch =
1. Lothes Mat og Vinhus – 0.23 km
2. Sabi Sushi Restaurant – 0.39 km
3. Brovingen Selskapslokale – 0.55 km
Drinks =
1. Winehouse – 0.13 km
2. Sportsbaren – 0.15 km
3. Samson Restaurant & Bar – 0.19 km
Shopping =
1. Amundsen Spesial AS – 0.28 km
2. Formbar glassverksted – 0.78 km
3. Ernst by Ernst AS – 10.67 km
Culture =
1. Vår Frelsers Church – 0.25 km
2. Haugesund Art Gallery – 0.75 km
3. Haraldshaugen – 1.97 km
Outdoor =
1. Byparken – 0.58 km
2. Djupadalen – 4.89 km
3. Steinsfjellsutsikten 225 m.o.h. – 6.86 km
Information & Tips =
Currency = Norwegian krone (NOK)
Language = Norwegian
Tipping = Isn’t expected, that is at the tourist discretion.
Emergency services = Police 112, Ambulance 113, Fire 110
Police station = Smedasundet 50 +47 52 86 80 00
Pharmacy = Austrheimvegen 10 Boots apotek Kvalasenteret +47 52 70 03 60
Tourist information office = Smedasundet 77 +47 52 70 09 20
Taxi = Haugaland Taxi +47 52 81 81 81
DO NOT = Locals do not like it when you try to haggle prices, wear shoes inside, or overly affectionate in public.
Shore Experiences =
1. Scenes of WWII – Duration 3 hours
2. Åakrafjord and Langfoss Waterfall – Duration 7 hours
3. Scenic Skudeneshavn – Duration 3 hours 30 mins
TAX =
It isn’t commonly known that when you are ashore and purchase any items that is over a specific price, you are able to receive some tax back. When at check out with your credit card, they will ask for your passport, you’ll need this to fill out the receipts. If you don’t have your passport ashore, you need to keep your receipts and take them ashore on the last port, an announcement will be made. All forms must be filled out, and handed to the TAX desk to be stamped and sent off. You will need your Passport and Credit card when completing the forms.
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