HAUGESUND CRUISE PORT Welcome to – ’s new cruise destination. An unspoiled gem in the heart of Norway´s south-western cruise region.

Haugesund. Photo: Tove Bråthen Langfoss. Photo: Espen Mills Haugesund. Photo: Tove Bråthen

briefing, a thorough introduction to the fish species in 32 km long and 650 m at its deepest point. welcoming Christmas market in Norway. the sea, and hints about where to drop the line. The Langfoss Waterfall Fjord Cruise passes tiny farms Or enjoy a City Walk, a Garden Tour, a Farm Visit, an Fishing lines and life vests will be provided. and rugged mountains on its way to the falls (B). Eagle Safari in Yrkefjord and many more! (A and B + 1.5 hours) Visnes Mining Museum A selection of our festivals: Duration: 3 hours Tractor safari along the Eikemo • The Viking Festival – market stalls, jousting, saga By 1895 Visnes was one of Europe’s most prolific Mountain Pasture Trail (C) readings, and much more. Every year in June. copper mining areas, and the Statue of Liberty in New (A and C + 2.5 hours) • The Skude Festival– picturesque shows York is clad in copper produced from this area. The An exciting boat trip and tractor safari bring you to a you the coastal lifestyle with veteran cars, wooden museum tells the story of the mining community and place where you would never think it possible to live. boats and tall ships. Every year in June. shows the work methods they used. It is located in Experience mountain farm life with the locals and • The Ironman Triathlon – a sports event with great the picturesque surroundings of the Fransehagen their goats, and on your return visit Langfoss – one of atmosphere (July). gardens, crossed by bridleways and footpaths. the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. • The Sildajazz International Jazz Festival – pulsating rhythms and a thrilling atmosphere. Røvær Island City Island Cruise, Haugesund. Small and charming every year in August. – population 110 and only one car! boats that used to transport people and goods across • Harbor Days – maritime history and coastal culture, Duration: 4 hours the before the bridge was built. traditional handicrafts and exhibitions. Take the boat to Røvær island, meet the locals, and every year in August. hear about everyday life and the history of the island. Visit the Zoo. There is a 41-acre zoological park just • The Herring Table – the world’s longest table 15 minutes from town where you can enjoy 250 offering herring in all shapes, sizes and flavors, Åkrafjord and the Langfoss waterfall (A) different animals, birds and reptiles. set out along Duration: 4 hours the High Street. Every year in August. In March 2011 CNN voted Langfoss in Åkrafjorden as Panoramic hiking. There are excellent hiking areas • The Norwegian International Film Festival, one of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the world. very close to Haugesund town center. every year in August. It is the fifth highest waterfall in Norway. The fjord is Christmas Market. Enjoy the largest and most • The Christmas Market, every year in December. . Photo: Hybrid Film

PORT OF HAUGESUND Local Currency: NOK Max number of ships per day in port: Garpaskjær: Distance to nearest pilot station ATM: 800 m 1 (2) main cruise pier + smaller ships at inner harbor nautical miles/Hours: 5 nm /0,75 Currency Exchange: 800 m Ships stay min /max: No limitation Visiting address: Killingøy, Haugesund Tax refund: At Touristinformation office Environmental limitations /restrictions Mailing address: post@-havn.no Public telephones in pier area: No Port facilities according to Haugesund Contact person : Vigleik Dueland, Director Cruise Internet access in pier area: Yes Cruise Norway`s guidelines: Yes Development / Frode Jørgensen, Harbourmaster Mailboxes in pier area: 400 m Phone /Fax: +47 92 08 46 89 / +47 952 10 009 Distances - airport: 14 km, Haugesund Airport Karmoy Maximum ship length: 350 (bigger ships on request) – homeland of the Viking Kings, Norway´s birthplace E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] Distance to city center: 800 m Maximum ship draft and Depth in sea: 10 Internet: http://www.karmsund-havn.no/ Nearest Hospital: Helse Fonna, Phone number: 05253, 1 km Maximum ship Air draft if bridge: No airdraft The Homeland of the Viking Kings is located between and in the heart of Norway’s south-western TOURIST INFORMATION PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION ANCHORAGE Visiting address: At the port / Main office; Strandgata 171 Bunkers delivery /method: Yes Type of bottom: / mud cruise region, and nestling among countless small islands and the mighty, almost endless, fjords such as Åkrafjord, Distance from port: At the port / Main office; 1 km Supplies: Boat, truck Minimum depth: 25 m Mailing address: Turistinformation office Haugesund, Waste handling: Yes Distance from anchorage to tender pier: 3 nm Hardangerfjord and Lysefjord. Haugesund is a vibrant and historic town dating back to Viking times. This is where, Strandgaten 171, NO-5525 Haugesund, Norway Waste water method: Yes a thousand years ago, King Harald Fairhair united Norway into a single kingdom, and it was from this area that the Phone / Fax: +47 52 01 0830 Tugboats: Yes E-mail: [email protected] Anchorage: Yes Viking Kings ruled Norway for more than 500 years. The region has laid claim to the title of Norway’s Birthplace – the Internet: www.visithaugesund.no Pontoons: Yes Pilot: Channel 13 Homeland of the Viking Kings. The region offers a wealth of natural wonders just waiting for you to explore – including GENERAL INFORMATION Emergency: Channel: 16 / Vessel traffic service Kvitsøy the impressive coastline. The fjords on the other hand are enclosed and intimate, offering picturesque and Guide Service: Yes, Guidecompaniet channel 18 / 19 Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: YES Medical emergency: Phone 113 tranquil landscapes. Our Viking history, fjords, islands, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, rivers and the town itself all Shuttle bus: Yes. Free of charge Charts: 17 / 469 Parking place for buses: 50 m Tidal movement: 0.5 m +/- combine to make this region an exciting cruise destination. Welcome to Haugesund! Taxi: Yes ISPS approved: Yes Rental cars: 1,8 km (on request, to be delivered on pier) Designated quays for cruise ships: Yes Public transportation: 900 m Ship tenders allowed: Yes Shopping: 800 m Max number of passenger per day in port : 4500

ATTRACTIONS and EXCURSIONS You can combine all these attractions (4.5 hours), or guiding visitors through the dramatic history of the just select one (a or b, 3 hours each). German occupation from April 9 1939 to our The region is rich in history and offers visitors a liberation in 1945. The tour ends with a stop at a wealth of exciting experiences. We offer highly The Highlights of Haugesund nearby mountain offering a panoramic view of the qualified guides expert in many languages. Duration: 2 hours region. The town centre is only 800 m from the cruise pier Experience Haugesund by bus and learn about the and easy to reach on foot or by shuttle bus. town’s history and architecture. - a bright, white haven by the sea Cruise pier Inner harbour The Steinsfjellet mountain gives you a panoramic Duration: 3.5 hours Homeland of the Viking Kings view across the town, the North Sea and the The charming old town of Skudeneshavn consists of HAUGESUND Duration: 3 hours surrounding islands. Haraldshaugen is Norway’s 130 white wooden houses built in the 1800s. CITY CENTRE Travel back in time on an exciting journey to national monument commemorating the unification of On your way to Skudeneshavn you will see the white Quay: Length: Draft: Airdraft: Beam: Height Quayside: Cruise pier Garpeskjær , Norway’s first capital city. Norway in Viking times. The City Hall is regarded as sandy beaches and a monument commemorating local Garpaskjær 422 m 10 m No limits 50 m 1.5 m the most attractive in Norway. fisherman lost at sea. Inner harbor 250 m 6.5 m No limits - 1.8 m a) Visit the old church, built by a Viking king, and the nearby heritage center, where you can learn more A glimpse into the past – World War Two Sea fishing about the . Duration: 3 hours Duration: 3 hours 1 100 m b) At Avaldsnes you can see a reconstructed Viking Visit one of Norway’s largest World War Two Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy trying their luck off the SCALE farm and find out how the Vikings lived. museums. The museum extends over 2000 sq.m., coast of Haugesund. The guide will give you a safety

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