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THE WHITE HAVEN BY THE SEA

HOMELAND ´S OF THE VIKING BIRTHPLACE KINGS

SHORE EXCURSIONS PORT OF NORWAY

WATERFALL AND HIKING

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NORDVEGEN HISTORY CENTRE TELLS THE STORY ABOUT HOW BECAME THE FIRST ROYAL THRONE OF NORWAY.

HOMELAND OF THE VIKING KINGS, FROM THE VIKING FARM. NORWAY´S BIRTHPLACE

In Norway, and at the heart of Norway, you will find the Haugesund region. This is the Homeland of the Viking Kings – Norway’s birthplace. Here you can discover the island of Karmøy, where Avaldsnes is situated – Norway’s oldest throne.

PRIOR TO the , Avaldsnes was a seat of Avaldsnes is therefore a key point in understanding power. This is where the Vikings ruled the route the fundamental importance of voyage by sea in that gave its name to Norway – the way north. terms of Norway’s earliest history. The foundation Around 870 AD, King Harald the Fairhaired made stone of modern Norway was laid in 1814, but the Avaldsnes his main royal estate, which was country’s historical foundation is located at Avaldsnes. to become Norway’s oldest throne. Today, one can visit St. Olav’s church at Avaldsnes, From the time the first seafaring vessels were built as well as Nordvegen History Center, and the in the late Stone Age and up to the , Viking Farm. These are all places of importance the seat of power of the reigning princes and kings for the Vikings and the . has been located at Avaldsnes. Such power-continuity does not exist anywhere else in Scandinavia.

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HAUGESUND In the heart of Norway´s south-western cruise region. Experience fjords, waterfalls, coastal and city culture, the unique Viking history, glacier, mountains, and idyllic islands. The region offers a wealth of natural wonders just waiting for you to explore!

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SHORE EXCURSIONS INHALE THE VIKING SPIRIT

Viking boat, as shown in the image, is not available for excursions WELCOME TO EXCITING ADVENTURES ON HISTORIC GROUND!

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Bergen > 1 H 3 HAUGESUND CITY CENTRE 0 M HAS A LOT TO OFFER: IN - Haugesund City Hall - Civic Museum Rosendal Sandvikvåg GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - Haugesund Art Gallery RD JO - Kyvik Herring Factory F 23 R Glacier E - Panoramic movie showing the region G N A - City island cruise E39 D R E134 - Our Saviour’s Church A H - Shopping 22 Eikemo/Tractor Safari - City walks 22 Langfoss Waterfall - Guided Tours Røldal - Visit the Statue of Harald the Fairhaired Ranavik Røldal Ski Resort 24 22 Aakrafjord Adventures - Havnaberg Viewpoint E134 - Dokken Outdoor Museum Utåker - Playground in City Park Leirvik BØMLO - Christmas Market Skjersholmane 25 INFORMATION: Skånevik Bus and boat can be combined Go sailing 16 National from/to Haugesund - Viking Farm, Tourist Route Arquebus and . Utbjoa E134 Sauda Boat: Haugesund - Røvær 25 min. E39 Boat: Haugesund - 70 min.

Rosemaling Workshop 21 Langevåg Ølen

Frønsdal Activity Park 27 Buavåg 520

Ryvarden Lighthouse 9 47 46 Hagland Activity Park / Hagland Farm 15 E134 MIN 46 28 Salmon Safari 5 1 513 Røvær 18 > 5 HAUGESUND Herring Steinsfjellet Viewpoint Factory 17 11 Kringsjå 515 46 HAUGESUND 1 8 Arquebus Museum 19 Eagle Safari Island Safari 7 SHORE Minigolf 29 13 Home and Garden Visit TYSVÆR Visnes 4 2 13 Boat Tours / Sea Fishing 10 20 Viking Farm/History Centre/Olav´s Church 14 Høyt & Lavt Activity Park EXCURSION 12 Høyevarde Lighthouse 515 Street Art 26 T UNNEL UTSIRA E39 PLANNING MAP Nesvik 47 Kårstø THE REGION IS RICH IN HISTORY with many Beaches 3 Go sailing 16 exciting destinations to experience. A Hjelmeland KARMØY broad range of excursions is available

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13 HAUGESUND OSLO To Pulpit Rock Tau Scenic Route E39 WELCOME TO EXCITING ADVENTURES National Tourist Route STAVANGER ON HISTORIC GROUND!

Stavanger Pulpit Rock

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HAUGESUND PANORAMIC TOUR

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PANORAMIC TOUR

Experience the heart of Haugesund and get a good introduction to this small but vibrant city.

AMONG THE THINGS YOU WILL SEE ARE: TOUR FACTS - The City Hall, which is considered - Haraldshaugen - the place in Snorre’s - Duration: 2 h Norway’s most beautiful city hall where the Harald Fairhaired is buried. - Roundtrip: 24 km/15 miles - The upmarket area at Salhus Road where all - Steinsfjellet Mountain view point - admire the view - Means of transport: bus the wealthy ship owners lived in the 1800’s of the mighty from this vantage point. - Activity level: 1 (easy)

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CRUISE PIER HAUGESUND PANORAMIC TOUR

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HARALDSHAUGEN - NORWAY’S NATIONAL HAUGESUND PANORAMIC MONUMENT TOUR

Snorre’s sagas of the kings mention the site where is buried. In the nineteenth century it was believed the place described by Snorre had been located. This is where the national monument of the was erected in 1872, during the millennial celebrations of Norway’s unification into one kingdom.

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ON MAP 17 HERRING FACTORY Since 1866 the Kyvik family have attained a vast knowledge about the salting, seasoning, preservation and finishing of what is called the silver of the sea. Herring preservation is a subject that requires specialized knowledge and experience.

THE H.J. KYVIK HERRING FACTORY was established in 1940 and is currently owned by brothers Bjørn and Tor Kyvik. As 4th generation Kyviks they are proud representatives of their profession and its industry. The family welcomes you on a guided tour of the herring factory. You will have the opportunity to taste different varieties of this refined, typical Norwegian specialty.

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AVALDSNES

Travel back in time to experience Avaldsnes. The site is home TOUR FACTS to the first king of Norway – Harald the Fairhaired. - Duration: 2-3 h - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min - Means of transport: bus or boat. Can be combined with bus and boat. - Activity level: 1 (easy) 2 (medium)

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AVALDSNES NORDVEGEN HISTORY CENTRE

Nordvegen History Centre tells the story about how Avaldsnes became The First Royal Throne of Norway. Harald Fairhair, the king who unified Norway into one kingdom, will present you for princes and kings who ruled the “North Way” from Avaldsnes.

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AVALDSNES OLAVS CHURCH

The beautiful Olav’s church is the mightiest memorial of former days of glory. King Håkon Håkonsen started the work on the Olav’s church in 1250. The church used to be surrounded by several large obelisks. On the north side of the church you can still find the tallest and well-known obelisk called “Virgin Mary’s sewing needle”. The famous myth about “Virgin Mary’s sewing needle” is that since the obelisk approaches the church wall by a few milimetres each decade, doomsday will come when it finally touches the wall!

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AVALDSNES

The Viking settlement is situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the THE island of Bukkøy and is accessible on foot with a 10 minute walk from Olav’s Church. Here it is possible to see and experience how the Vikings lived. Every aspect of the day-to-day life of the Vikings, from work to celebrations includ- ing farming, fishing, handicrafts, commerce, art and culture are on display VIKING here. Many buildings typical of Viking times are re-constructed using original techniques and of special interest is the granary and round house from the FARM pre-Christian era. The other buildings are replicas from around 900 AD.

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FUN & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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Viking for a BE A VIKING - AND day! EXPERIENCE WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE IN THE VIKING AGE.

WHAT DID VIKINGS EAT, and how did they live? What was it like being a boy or girl in the Viking age, and TOUR FACTS what games did young Vikings play? How did warriors get strong enough to wield a heavy sword and shield? - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min And why did the Viking kings choose to live right here, in Avaldsnes? In the Activity Pack “Viking for a day” - Means of transport: bus or boat. you can dress like a Viking and experience what life was like in the Viking age. Can be combined with bus and boat.

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SKUDENESHAVN - THE WHITE HAVEN BY THE SEA

Historic Skudeneshavn is one of the most well-kept old wooden house TOUR FACTS towns of and a quiet harbour for tall ships and small boats alike. - Distance from cruise pier: 50 min - Means of transport: bus With its narrow streets, the idyllic harbour and the old white wooden houses may charm you to stay for longer than you have planned to.

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6 HISTORIC SKUDENESHAVN IS A STILL-THRIVING, REAL-LIFE 19TH CENTURY CLIPPER TOWN.

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THE MUSEUM IN MÆLANDSGÅRDEN

The museum is situated in the old, preserved wooden building in Skudeneshavn. The museum provides an insight into how the town grew in the 1800s during the rich herring fishery period.

You can see how a middle-class family lived 150 years ago. The museum also contains a shop from 1840, a merchant’s house, a dentist’s surgery, seahouses and old workshops filled with fishing equipment and boats. There is also a separate thematic exhibition on seafaring and agriculture. Mælandsgården Museum is unique because all of its exhibits have remained in their authentic environment.

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Steinsfjellet: PANORAMIC HIKING TOUR

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KRINGSJÅ MOUNTAIN WHITE FARM SANDY TOUR FACTS:

Starting point: DUNESPedestrian quayside By the North Sea Haugesund (Indre kai)

Duration:

Means of transport: Bus

Service: Light meal and drinks

Degree of difficulty: Very close to Haugesund town centre,CLOSE TO HAUGESUNDyou find areasCity Centre excellent is an area featuring for hiking. A bus will take Medium 1 untouched nature. The landscape was formed during the ON MAP you to the top of Steinsfjellet, and from there you will walk to Kringsjå. Here you will see FROM Ice Age thousands of years ago. Here you can find more Clothing: the mountain farm and the wild sheep.than a hundred At wildthis sheep. time Several it is paths also lead possible to Kringsjå to see lambs. After- Warm, rain- and windproof. wards you will enter the cabin forMountain entertainment Farm, and the area and is open something to visitors all year.to eat. A representative KARMØY TO The Kringsjå cottage is situated only a 15-minute walk Good hiking shoes. from the Norwegian Trekking Association will tell you about the hiking possibilities in the away from the best viewpoint in Haugesund – Steinsfjellet THIS IS A GREAT HIKE along the nature and heritage trail that runs from HELICOPTER region. There are many routes ofMountain. varying In bad degrees weather it can of be difficulties a good idea to get hiking into enthusiaststhe can village of Åkra to the villageSuitable of Ferkingstad. for: Cultural and historical NEW YORK embark on. After the visit to Kringsjå,to the warm there cottage, will preferably be a with 15 a minutescup of coffee orwalk hot back to the monumentstop of lie in abundanceGroups between Åkra and and individualsthe boathouse ruins at chocolate in front of the fireplace. Goats and wild sheep Hop. The hike starts at the north end of the beach at Åkra. From here you TOURS Steinsfjellet. Here you can take havein the permanent panoramic pasture here. view There ofis also the a playground city, the North Sea, canislands enjoy the view of the white beaches stretching along the shore. The DID YOU KNOW that the copper used in the Statue of Liberty in New York came from Karmøy? At the Mining Museum of Visnes and municipalities of the region.and On an outdoora sunny fireplace. day you can see the sun set in the ocean.hike follows a natural path, and along the way you can see and sense a SEE THE Haugesund region, the Folgefonna glacier, Langfoss you can learn about the history of the mining community, which rich fauna and birdlife. At the south end of the beach the tour continues Waterfall or the Pulpit rock from above. We offer helicopter consisted of about 3000 inhabitants in the 1800s. Take a stroll in over to a historical area dating back to the Viking Age. Here, you will see tours from the cruise pier. stone monuments symbolizing the two daughters of King , one of Director Charles de Franse’s elegant garden and view the TOUR FACTS our Viking kings. The tour continues to Ferkingstad Beach, where you can remains of the old melting works out by the sea. This is an - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min have a break and a snack. Afterwards, you can walk to the charming boat adventure for the children too - the mining playground is very - Means of transport: bus + 25 minutes of walking, harbour, built in the 1960’s. The tour finishes at the Fisherman’s Memorial, popular. The Visnes Natural History Collection contains birds - Dining can be included a monument symbolizing local fishermen who lost their lives at sea. and animal species native to Karmøy. You can also study the fauna and flora of the area.

TOUR FACTS TOUR FACTS - Distance from cruise pier: 40 minwww.visithaugesund.no - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min - Means of transport: bus - Means of transport: bus

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RØVÆRHOLMEN LIGHTHOUSE

Røværsholmen Lighthouse, established in 1892, on the west coast of Haugesund. You can reach the island only by boat or by helicopter.

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20 SEA ON MAP FISHING

18 ON MAP 19 ON MAP IF YOU ARE a fishing enthusiast you will enjoy trying your luck in the open sea just off the coast of Haugesund. Your captain will provide you with safety instructions and behaviour at sea, EAGLE and of course, a thorough lesson in the types of fish and hints RØVÆR about where to drop lines. Fishing lines and life vests will be provided. SAFARI If you wish, a fish soup made of the day’s catch can also be ordered and prepared on the return trip. This is sea fishing at ISLAND FIRST PART of the sightseeing is by bus. Upon arrival at its best! Meals and drinks served onboard. Yrkjefjorden Fjord you board the Johanne Karine (built in Røvær is an island located 25 minutes off the coast of Haugesund 1854) or the Kaia (built approx in 1860). A guide will and is home to 110 inhabitants and one car. explain all about the fjord, which is known for the many eagles living here, and hopefully you will get a closer TOUR FACTS look at these majestic birds. - Duration: optional - Distance from cruise pier: pick up at the pier - Means of transport: boat TOUR FACTS - Activity level: 2 (medium) ENJOY A FJORD CRUISE between city islands, and out in the open towards TOUR FACTS - Duration: 5 h the North Sea. A guided tour on the island will give you a glimpse of its - Duration: 2.5 h - Distance from cruise pier: 40 min history. Follow a marked path which includes a 1000-year old Viking - Distance from cruise pier: 25 min - Means of transport: bus + boat settlement and a museum depicting Røvær’s history. - Means of transport: boat - Activity level: 2 (medium) - Activity level: 2 (medium)

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If you love being out in nature this excursion will be excellent for you.

The tour starts with a 70 minute long ride on the ferry MS view. After the lighthouse we walk back to North Harbour TOUR FACTS Utsira. Upon arrival in the beautiful and charming North and stop at Dalanaustet. An old herring saltery wich now - Duration: 5 hours Harbour you will be guided to Utsira Lighthouse. The public works as a pub and cafè for the locals and tourists. - Min. 10 persons space surrounding the lighthouse is filled with different At Dalanaustet you will be served a fish soup with local in- - Max. 25 persons artwork, and you will be given a brief introduction in the gredients, while the guide tell some local history and tales. - Means of transport: boat way of life for the lighthouse keeper. There will also be a On the passage back to Haugesund you can sit outside and possibility to get inside the lighthouse, and experience the enjoy the fresh sea air or have a nap inside.

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FUN & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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STREET ART REBUS AND GEOCACHING AT UTSIRA ISLAND

TOUR FACTS The island – famously known as one of Europe’s best places for - From cruise pier: 70 minutes by boat bird spotting – has now become one of the most windblown and (commercial ferry). picturesque backdrops for European street art. - Means of transport: boat

The Street Art Rebus starts at the northern part of the island and Geocaching is high tech treasure hunting. It’s a fun, family friendly ends at the southern part. Look for different kinds of Street Arts outdoor activity based around GPS navigation. You can use a and try to see what characterizes them and makes them different smartphone, tablet or dedicated GPS unit to hunt for and find from each other. The participants will get a sheet in which there hidden geocaches all around the island. On Utsira there are over will be nine questions to answer. Each participant gets a diploma. 60 hidden treasures.

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! VIP TOUR !

ON MAP ON 10 BOAT TOURS

ON MAP RYVARDEN 12 LIGHT- 9 HOUSE ON MAP HAUGESUND’S AT RYVARDEN LIGHTHOUSE, the forces of nature will ON MAP HISTORY AND touch both body and soul. The headland seems to reach out and lift you towards where the huge sky meets the EXCLUSIVE mighty sea. Whether the storms rage and you lean 16 into the wind, or the sea is calm, the scenery will give WELCOME ON BOARD! you a breathtaking feeling. With the Cruise Port as starting point, we are happy to take our LOCAL FOOD After the lighthouse became automatic in 1984, the guests on a journey to the fjords in the Haugesund region – or buildings have been used as a cultural centre. Here to the islands in the west coast of Haugesund. one can find a gallery, café, and museum. On the way from Haugesund the boat will sail in the strait JOIN US FOR AN EXITING EXPERIENCE taking in Karmsundet. For the Vikings, this was the North Way – the way Haugesund’s history and enjoy exclusive local cuisine. The to the north – this is the strait that gave the name to the country TOUR FACTS trip includes great nature, fabulous stories and a fantastic – Norway. - Duration: 4 h look at the city from the sea. With RIB boats you get many It is possible to order dining - or a kiosk on board can sell - Distance from cruise pier: 25 min experiences in a short period of time and lunch is served at beverages, snacks and small dishes. - Means of transport: bus + walking Høyevarde, a restored lighthouse from the 18th century. (30 min one way) A RIB boat with a storyteller and guide will take you from the Welcome to a great experience! - Activity level: 2 (gravel road, GO SAILING cruise pier through Smedasundet and Karmsundet marked path) Sound and conclude at Høyevarde for a drink in the Passenger capacity: 84 TO SAIL IS A BREATHTAKING EXPERIENCE. When the wind takes lighthouse followed by a 3-course lunch. hold of the sails and all you see is the ocean, it is a breathless moment. We organize short cruises, fjord cruises and voyages. Sail ships “Johanne Karine” and “Seladon”. TOUR FACTS - Duration: 3-4 h - Distance from cruise pier: 20 min - Means of transport: RIB boat - Activity level: 2 (medium) - Maximum pax per tour: 24

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ISLAND SAFARI BY RIB BOAT

The people who hail from Norway’s birthplace have always lived from the sea; from the time of the Vikings up to our modern age of petroleum. Join in a thrilling maritime experience in Haugesund. The tour provides you with an exciting close-at-hand experience of the sea. Feel the ocean spray while the boat brings you from the city islands to where the fjord opens out to the sea. This is a tour for the adventurous!

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UNNI MARIE ROSEMALING

At Unni Marie the product range consists mainly of its own decorated painting items. In addition,

TOUR FACTS they sell various wooden articles, ceramics, jewellery, souvenirs, trolls, post boxes, coffee, tea - Duration: 1 h and much more. - Distance from cruise pier: Pick up at the pier - Means of transport: High-speed RIB boat - Activity level: 2

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ARQUEBUS MUSEUM

One of Norway’s largest World War II museums, Arquebus Museum. The museum takes the visitor through the dramatic history of the occupation on April 9th up to the liberation in 1945.

One of the most distinctive aspects of the museum is the 100 mannequins wearing different civil and military clothes from the Second World War. There are several scenes from the war depicted by using vehicles, equipment, and even a reconstructed street!

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HOME AND GARDEN VISIT

We visit the beautiful home and garden of our hosts, Anne and Leif Bjarte. They live in a charming wooden house from 1884. In their own words; “the house and the garden live together in quiet harmony, and the simplicity is the beauty of the place”.

AN OLD STONE PATH leads you into the old which are used in both food and drinks. In garden. This is the place for perennials and the garden there is also a greenhouse where roses, and an old stone stair leads you into they cultivate tomatoes, cucumbers, chili, the house. The garden includes several apricots, and other plants for eating. Nature hundred different plant species. It is divided is close by, and there is a rich bird life. This into sections, each with a different expression. is a place for silence and beauty. There are quite a few herb spices to be found,

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13 “THE HOUSE AND THE GARDEN LIVE TOGETHER IN QUIET HARMONY, AND THE SIMPLICITY IS THE BEAUTY OF THE PLACE”.

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ELJARVIK FARM

VOTED BY CNN as one of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the world!

SERVING LOCAL FOOD

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ÅKRAFJORD AND LANGFOSS WATERFALL

Nina Kaltwasser welcomes you to Eljarvik Farm, where you will be served a delicious lunch of local food.

In Åkrafjord cruise passengers can experience a Tractor safari, fjord cruise and hiking to the top of the waterfall. We bring them on an amazing journey from coastland to fjordland with high mountains and roaring waterfalls.

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THE VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE WATERFALL

BUNGEE JUMPING, TROLLJUV TRACTOR SAFARI TRACTOR FJORD CRUISE FJORD

THE CONTRASTS IN 22 ÅKRAFJORDEN ARE HUGE: BARE MOUNTAIN SIDES, LUSCIOUS PASTURES, STILL-REFLECTED FJORDS, AND TUMBLING GLACIAL WATERS.

LANGFOSS WATERFALL

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22 LANGFOSS PANORAMA - NEW VISITOR CENTER AT LANGFOSS WATERFALL. PLANNED TO BE FINISHED 2018

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LANGFOSS WATERFALL - HIKING TO THE TOP

Langfoss is the fifth highest waterfall in Norway. In 2011, CNN named Langfoss as one of the world’s 10 most beautiful waterfalls. The total vertical height is 612 meters.

THE PATH UP along Langfoss was originally especially when you are above the timber- TOUR FACTS the old mountain road from the Eljarvik farm line, provide wonderful view points. You look - Means of transport: bus. The walking to Langfoss Mountain Farm, located on the down at the Eljarvik Farm and beyond Åkra- trip will take you about 3,5 hours return plateau above the waterfall. There is a lot of fjorden Fjord. To the north you see Mosnes to the top. Half way/view point 1,5 h. great stonework along the trail. Earlier gene- and into the valley that forms the southern - Activity level: Active rations of farmers struggled up and down end of . The Folge- - Elevation: 640 meters above sea level with livestock and heavy loads of butter and fonna Glacier is towering in the background - Length trail: 1750 m cheese from the mountain farm. towards the summit at 1638 meters above The first part of the walk is steep, going up sea level, which is the highest point in the through the pine forest. Some places, and municipality of Etne.

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A TOUR FULL OF CONTRASTS. ROUND TRIP - FULL DAY TOUR.

A TOUR FULL OF CONTRASTS - HIGH BARREN MOUNTAINS, LUSH HILLSIDES, SHEER MOUNTAINSIDES, WATERFALLS AND DEEP FJORDS.

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TYSNES Rosendal N FOLGEFONNA Sandvikvåg RD JO F R E G N A E39 D KVINNHERAD R E134 A H

A TOUR FULL Eikemo Husnes Langfoss Waterfall OF CONTRASTS. STORD Røldal ROUND TRIP Ranavik - FULL DAY Rubbestadneset TOUR. Utåker Sagvåg Leirvik BØMLO ETNE

ROSEMALING AND SOUVENIRS AND ROSEMALING Skjersholmane SAUDA Skånevik

Moster RØLDAL Utbjoa National E134 Sauda Tourist Route E39

Langevåg SVEIO Ølen Auklandshamn

Buavåg 520 VINDAFJORD

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Røvær

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KARMØY Hjelmeland

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Stavanger LANGFOSS WATERFALL LANGFOSS E39 Oanes Lauvvik NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE 13

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RYFYLKE NATIONAL TOURIST ROUTE A TOUR FULL OF CONTRASTS. The National Tourist Routes were an initiative set up by the Norwegian Public Roads. Administration to ROUND TRIP - FULL DAY identify the Norway’s key scenic roads and pepper them with spectacular architectural pit stops. More TOUR. than 50 architects, landscape architects, designers and artists has been engaged to facilitate the experience of nature, while also appearing as an attraction in its own right. The drive along the Ryfylke National Tourist Route is a trip full of contrasts. Here you will encounter high barren mountains, lush hillsides, sheer mountainsides and deep fjords.

www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes/ryfylke

ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE ROUTE:

HØSE BRU

Høse bridge lies in the village of Sand, the administration centre of Suldal municipality. Suldal is a large producer of hydroelectric power, and rural tourism, mining and aqua- culture provide supplementary industries. Høse bridge is a footbridge over the Suldalslågen . It lights up beautifully on dark autumn and winter nights and leads to the recreational area across the river.

ARCHITECT: Rintala Eggertsson Architects

ALMANNAJUVET

The Allmannajuvet zinc mines are a disused mining works in Sauda. The mines were in operation from 1881 to 1899. Today, the mining area is a museum. The plain buildings in the gorge are designed in an industrial construction style to embody the story of the mines.

ARCHITECT: Zumthor & Partner SVANDALSFOSSEN

The Svandalsfossen waterfall is a mighty spectacle when the river runs high. The 540 steps bring visitors into close proximity with the powerful waterfall and the lush, magical vegetation that characterises the area.

ARCHITECT: Helge Schjelderup, Arkitektkontoret Schjelderup & Gram

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24 ON MAP WINTER IN RØLDAL

Røldal is known to have the deepest snow in Europe. There is much more fun to do than just ski and snowboard during a winter day in Røldal. Check out our indoor and outdoor winter activities.

CYCLING IN RØLDAL

Visit Røldal and discover unheard biking opportunities - Give wheels a chance.

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N TYSNES Rosendal FOLGEFONNA Sandvikvåg RD JO F R E G N A E39 D KVINNHERAD R E134 A H

Eikemo Husnes Langfoss Waterfall STORD Ranavik Rubbestadneset Utåker Sagvåg Leirvik BØMLO ETNE Skjersholmane SAUDA Skånevik

Moster Utbjoa E134 Sauda E39

Langevåg SVEIO Ølen Auklandshamn

Buavåg 520 VINDAFJORD Sandeid

47 SULDAL 46 E134 Sand 46 513

Røvær

Aksdal 515 46 HAUGESUND

Feøy JELSA 13 Visnes Avaldsnes 515 Hebnes Nedstrand National Tourist Route TYSVÆR T UNNEL UTSIRA E39 Kopervik 47 Kårstø Nesvik HJELMELAND Photo: Per Eide OMBO

KARMØY Hjelmeland

BOKN 13 47 FINNØY Arsvågen Skudeneshavn Mortavika PULPIT E39

RENNESØY

13 ROCK Kvitsøy Tau

By bus

Bus from Haugesund to Kårstø: 30 minutes. , also known as the Pulpit Rock or Preacher’s Rock, is TOUR FACTS Boat trip: 45 minutes. Bus to starting point. Hiking to the Pulpit Rock. Stavanger one of the most popular hiking trips in the region. Situated at the - Duration: full day tour. Scenic route Estimated time round trip: 8 hours. Pulpit Rock scenic Lysefjorden Fjord on the west coast of Norway, this is the - Means of transport: boat or bus. perfect outing for nature lovers seeking adventure. Going on this hike, The walking trip will take you about Boat trip: 1 hour 20 minutes. Bus to starting point. Hiking to the Pulpit Rock. you’re in for a true wow-experience as you reach the Pulpit Rock. 4 - 5 hours return, including a short Estimated time round trip: 8 hours. E39 Oanes stop at the top. Lauvvik 13 Sandnes

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Ulvik

! FULL Bergen DAY TOUR !

Odda Rosendal

Haugesund

HAUGESUND AND – round trip by bus or overland tour from cruise pier in Haugesund to cruise pier in Hardangerfjord. Take an adventurous trip between Haugesund and

Hardanger – a golden route on land and at sea. DISTANCE BETWEEN Haugesund and /Eidfjord: By boat: 95 Nautical Miles HAUGESUND – nestled between countless small islands and endless mighty fjords By bus: 202 km (126 miles) – such as Hardangerfjord, Åkrafjord and . Explore the history, culture and stunning scenery the area offers. CRUISE HARBOURS: Haugesund / Rosendal / Jondal / Welcome to exciting experiences in the region of Haugesund and Hardanger. Eidfjord / Ulvik

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ON MAP ON 28 SALMON 1 SAFARI AT ON MAP MO LAKSEGARD

ON MAP CHRISTMAS 23 MARKET IN HAUGESUND

WE PROMISE a healthy dose of Christmas spirit for those who visit the Town Hall Square in December. At the market one can purchase homemade items such as beautiful glass, knitwear, Christmas cakes, cured meats, Christmas ornaments and other handicrafts. Fitted out with a survival suit, snorkel and Local bands and choirs also contribute to a good start mask, you commence the salmon safari by for Christmas shopping. floating freely along with the powerful A visit to the “ginger bread town” at Gamle Slakthuset, current of the Suldalslågen River. is only a minute away from the Christmas market.

THIS IS AN ADVENTURE in nature of a totally different kind: A FOLGEFONNA salmon darts by. Another is standing still, striving against the current. A guide follows your progress from a nearby canoe. TOUR FACTS Mo Laksegard also offer activities such as wilderness camps, - Distance from cruise pier: 15 min walk Burma bridge, river expedition, fishing, abseiling, and a visit to - Means of transport: shuttlebus GLACIER or by feet Mo´s local brewery.

A hike to the edge of the glacier. On the way to the TOUR FACTS glacier you will experience some great Norwegian - Duration: Full day tour TOUR FACTS - Means of transport: bus. Scenic route. - Duration: Full day tour nature. A short stop will be made in Åkrafjorden where - Who can join: The blue ice trip suits - Distance from cruise pier: 1.5 h you can see Langfoss, Norway’s fifth largest waterfall. everyone over seven years of age in normal - Means of transport: bus. Scenic route. health. The tours are adjusted to suit the An experience of a lifetime - blue ice trip on the needs and abilities of the participants. Folgefonna Glacier! - Season: Mid-May until mid-August

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ACTIVITY PARK

Great fun for everybody in gorgeous surroundings.

TOUR FACTS - Distance from cruise pier: EXPERIENCE AN exciting world from the treetops! An active and fun-filled day of 45 min. Scenic route excitement and mastery. A memorable day where you can challenge yourself and your - Means of transport: bus. loved ones. Here, the adults have just as much fun as the kids. Just enjoy! - Capasity: 200 persons

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FRØNSDAL - FARM VISIT AND ACTIVITIES

Frønsdal Activity Farm gives you the possibility to try bow and arrow, axe throwing, TOUR FACTS beach volleyball or horseshoe throwing. You can borrow a canoe or boat to row on - Distance from cruise pier: 45 min the lake. Horse back riding and pony’s are among the children’s favorites. A meal - Means of transport: bus can be served in the sami tent, with room for 50 people.

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HAGLAND FARM

Enjoy the scenery, visit the farm and see the animals. Sit down, TOUR FACTS relax and enjoy the local food in the open air house in the wood. - Distance from cruise pier: 20 min - Means of transport: bus

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VALHALL - COME AND PLAY!

A lot of fun, cooperation and competition in activities like sumo- TOUR FACTS football, ”wipeout”, obsticle race, pillowfights, mechanich surfing- - Distance from cruise pier: 10 min. board and more. We promise lots of laughter and dedication! - Means of transport: bus - Capasity: 70 persons

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MINIGOLF AND 18 HOLE 29 GOLF COURSE ON MAP

TOUR FACTS - Distance from cruise pier: 20 min Experience the beauty of the courses in the land of the Viking Kings, - Capasity Mini Golf: and the fun of playing Mini Golf at the “Golf Farm”. 80 persons per hour

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SEA FISHING

Enjoy! Your captain will provide you with safety instructions and behaviour TOUR FACTS at sea, and of course, a thorough lesson in the types of fish and hints about - Distance from cruise pier: pick up at the pier where to drop lines. Fishing lines and life vests will be provided. If you wish, - Capasity: 40 persons a fish soup made of the day’s catch can also be ordered and prepared.

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KAYAKING Summer season.

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AUGUST: JUNE: THE WORLDS VIKING- LONGEST FESTIVAL HERRING www.vikingfestivalen.no TABLE www.visithaugesund.no/en/All-events/Festivals

tHe NorwegiaN iNterNatioNal FilM Festival AUGUST: Norway’s major festival for film and cinema.In 2012 1421 professionals from 29 nations visited Haugesund during theSILDA- festival, where a total of 94 films were screened, including 22 films during New Nordic Films. 133 film productions were shown or presented in Haugesund in the course of nine days of film market and festival activity. JAZZ Haugesund’s local audienceswww.sildajazz.no proved their great engagement during the festival. In addition to filling up movie theatres, they took part in a number of other activities in and around the festival. www.filmweb.no/filmfestivalen/2012/english/ FESTIVALS AUGUST: THE NORWEGIAN Haugesund and the surrounding region has many festivals INTERNATIONAL throughout the year. Check out our festivals! FILM FESTIVAL www.filmfestivalen.no/

SOME OF OUR FESTIVALS JULY: SKUDE- VIKING SILDAJAZZ HARBOUR DAYS THE WORLD’S THE SKUDE- CHRISTMAS IRONMAN FESTIVAL HAUGESUND INT. LONGEST NORWEGIAN FESTIVAL MARKET FESTIVAL JAZZ FESTIVAL HERRING INTERNATIONAL www.skudefestivalen.no TABLE FILM FESTIVAL

Year Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date

2017 8.-11. Jun 9.-13. Aug 17.-20. Aug 19. Aug 17.-24. Aug 29. Jun-2. Jul December July 2018 7.-10. Jun 8.-12. Aug 19.-22. Jul 18. Aug 16.-23. Aug July December July AUGUST: 2019 6.-9. Jun 7.-11. Aug 15.-18. Aug 17. Aug 15.-22. Aug July December July HARBOUR- 2020 4.-7. Jun 12.-16. Aug 20.-23. Aug 22. Aug 20.-27. Aug July December July DAYS www.havnedagene.no Destination Haugesund and Haugalandet is not responsible for any changes in the program as shown above. Christmas Market will find place eight days in December. The Skude Festival - coastal culture festival - is held on the first weekend of July every year - from thursday until sunday. Ironman will find place first weekend of July every year. DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS JULY: MARKET IRONMAN www.jule-marked.no/

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N59°24,56’ E005°15,60’ PORT OF HAUGESUND KARMØY - THE ISLAND

Distance from the cruise pier to the city centre: 800 m

GARPESKJÆR HARBOUR, WEST: Quay length total: 419 m Draft: 9,5 m

HAUGESUND - CITY CENTRE

INNER HARBOUR Quay length total: 250 m Max. length for berthing: 130 m GARPESKJÆR HARBOUR, EAST: Draft 6.5 m Quay length total: 261 m Max. length for berthing: 180 m Draft: 7.1 m PHOTO: TOR INGE INGE TOR PHOTO:

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WC HELICOPTER H WALKING DISTANCE TO INNER CITY: 850 M FREE WIFI / CREW-ROOM TOURIST INFORMATION

PORT OF HAUGESUND

SOUTHERN GATE OPEN ON REQUEST

SHUTTLE BUSES TO INNER CITY

TOURIST INFORMATION Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: Yes Public telephones in pier area: NO NORTHERN GATE Visiting address: At the port / Main office; Parking place for buses: 50 m Internet access in pier area: Yes Strandgata 171 Taxi: Yes Mailboxes in pier area: Tourist Information Distance from port: At the port / Main office; 1 km Rental cars: Yes, on pier Distance to airport: 14 km, Haugesund Airport TOUR BUSES Mailing address: Tourist Information Office, Public transportation: 900 m Distance to city center: 850 m Strandgaten 171, NO-5525 Haugesund, Norway Shopping: 800 m Hospital: Helse Fonna, Phone: 05253, 1 km Phone / Fax: +47 52 01 08 30 Local Currency: NOK E-mail: [email protected] ATM: 800 m www.visithaugesund.no Currency Exchange: 800 m

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98 99 Geir Øyvind Gismarvik, Hybris Film, Dag Brynjulsen, Petter Kvalsvik, Atle Grimsby, Haakon Nordvik, Tor Inge Vormedal, Kjell Jacobsen, Reisemål Ryfylke, Gunnar Toft. 03_2017 Appex made this! Photo: Ørjan B. Iversen, Scott Sporleder, Magnus , Espen Mills, KIB Media, Tor Andre Johannesen, Vest Foto, Arne Kristian Ytreland, Haugesunds Avis,

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