Haugesund is Norway's leading commercial centre, situated on the North Sea coast. Commerce, oil, gas and maritime operations, training and conferencing are important to the town's business and industry.
The town offers a much wider range of goods and services than might be expected from a town of its size. With its provincial charm, and an enticing range of town-centre shops, along with modern shopping centres on the outskirts of town, visitors have every opportunity for making a great "haul" in Haugesund.
Regular events in Haugesund
The Norwegian International Film Festival and the Sildajazz Festival.
Haugesund is an attractive holiday destination for outdoor life: walking, bathing, and fishing just outside the town centre. If you are cruising in your own boat, we strongly recommend stopping off at the marina. The waters off Haugesund are full of fish, and you can fish off your own boat or go on one of the tourist fishing expeditions. The location spells very variable weather, which can change for the better in no time, hence the saying: "Haugesund is best in the Sou' west".
More about Haugesund
Tourist information
Haugesund Byutvikling AS
Kaigata 1N-5527 Haugesund
Telephone +47 52 73 45 24
Fax +47 52 73 43 94
Transport
Haugesund Lufthavn, Karmøy ligger 13 km fra Haugesund sentrum.
Taxi
Haugesund Taxisentral, telefon 52 80 80 80