Haugesund
Norway · Rogaland FylkeNO
Town in Rogaland, Norway
Haugesund ( ) is a town in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the Karmsundet strait on the southwest coast of Norway. The town lies about 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of the city of Stavanger and about 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of the city of Bergen.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 47,346
- Coordinates
- 59.414, 5.268
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Haugesund
Part of Rogaland Fylke, Norway, Haugesund is a small town. The population is roughly 47,346. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards water sports, adventure and culture.
Things to do in Haugesund
Water Sports in Haugesund
(10)Haugesund's water sports entries include Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Haugesund. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Haugesund
(7)Haugesund's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Escape Room. All of it is drawn from Haugesund's recorded activities. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Haugesund
(4)On the culture side, Haugesund offers Ancient Ruins, Docks, Monuments and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Haugesund. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Haugesund
(4)On the nightlife side, Haugesund offers Clubs, Disco, Festival and Music. All of it is drawn from Haugesund's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Haugesund
(3)For nature, expect Beaches, Forest and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Haugesund's own activity tags.
Sports in Haugesund
(3)Under sports, Haugesund is tagged with Biking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Haugesund's own activity tags.
Family in Haugesund
(1)Haugesund records Water Parks under family. Everything listed here comes from what Haugesund is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Haugesund
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Rogaland Fylke first, then drive or cycle into Haugesund. The local time zone is Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Haugesund that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Haugesund known for?
- Haugesund is mainly a destination for water sports, adventure and culture, set in Rogaland Fylke, Norway with around 47,346 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Haugesund?
- You can plan around Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle in Haugesund. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Haugesund?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Haugesund located?
- Administratively, Haugesund sits in Rogaland Fylke, Norway — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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