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GEITUNGEN LIGHT SIGHTSEEING HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS YACHT HARBOURS Vikeholmen Light Skudeneshavn Seamen’s Association, Avaldsnes Viking Farm. Follow in the foot- The Karmøy countryside is attractive and diverse Skudeneshavn and Kopervik all have facilities Vikeholmen, 4280 Skudeneshavn steps of the ancient kings through the historic with many opportunities to get outdoors and for visiting yachts with showers, WC and laundry. T: +47 970 72 948 landscape at Avaldsnes. Bukkøy island features be active or simply relax: The harbours are conveniently placed in the many reconstructed Viking buildings. Meet www.haugalandet.friskifriluft.no town centres. Haugens feriehus (holiday flats) Vikings for activities and tours in the summer Korneliusholmen, 4280 Skudeneshavn season. Lindøy Recreation Area. A magical setting in Small boat fuel and provisions: T: +47 90 85 76 58 T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.avaldsnes.info Førdesfjorden, just south of Røyksund. The Torvastad: E-mail: [email protected] island is circled by nature trails through Lorentz Storesund & Sønner AS, Nordvegen History Centre. Situated in an area undulating, changing landscapes. Lindøy is a T: +47 52 81 44 70 steeped in history, most of the 1800 square metre popular berry-picking destination in late Kopervik: COMMUNICATIONS complex is below ground to preserve unhindered summer. Kopervik Bensin og Storkiosk AS (Shell), views of the church and manicured surroundings. T: +47 52 85 06 04 Airlines Features Viking history. Fransahagen gardens and riding paths. Røyksund: RyanAir: T: +47 52 85 78 00, www.ryanair.com T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.avaldsnes.info Numerous well-kept paths around Visnes Røyksund Mekaniske Verksted AS, Norwegian: T: +47 815 21 815, www.norwegian.no mining area. T: +47 52 83 66 43 SAS: T: +47 05400, www.sas.no Olav’s Church at Avaldsnes. Founded by Skudeneshavn: Widerøe: T: +47 810 01 200, www.wideroe.no Haakon Haakonsen in about 1250 AD, Olav’s Bukkøy, Avaldsnes. A naturally beautiful area Skude Fryseri AS, T: +47 52 84 65 55 Wizz Air: www.wizzair.com Church is one of four royal collegiate churches suitable for walking alongside Karmsundet. A Åkrehamn: still standing. Guided tours of the area in summer. path leads from Olav’s Church at Avaldsnes. Åkrehamn Trålbøteri AS, T: +47 52 84 45 20 Taxi: T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.avaldsnes.info Karmøy Taxi, T: +47 52 85 80 80 South-Karmøy. Marked trails are shown Haugaland Taxi, T: +47 52 81 81 81 Virgin Mary’s Sewing Needle, Avaldsnes. on a walking map available from Tourist ACCOMMODATION Haugesund Taxisentral, T: +47 52 80 80 80 This tall stone, close to the north wall of Olav’s Information. Church, is said to signify that the Day of Judge- Park Inn, Haugesund Airport Hotel Coach services: ment will come when the point finally touches Stangelandsmarka, Kopervik. A wild area Helganesveien 24, 4262 Avaldsnes Kystbussen, T: +47 05505. www.tide.no the church wall. The gap is currently 9.2 cm … south of Kopervik with lighted trails. T: +47 52 86 10 90 Haukeliekspressen, T: +47 05505. www.tide.no E-mail: [email protected] Kolumbus, T: +47 177, www.kolumbus.no Visnes Mine Area. In its day, the copper mine Ferkingstad and Åkra. The designated Scenic www.parkinnhotell.no/hotell-haugesund Flybuss, T: +47 05505. www.tide.no at Visnes was the largest and most modern in Heritage Path connects historical sites along an Northern Europe. The Museum depicts operation attractive nature trail. Middvik Feriesenter (vacation centre) Fast Ferry/Car Ferry: of the mine from 1865 – 1972. Copper for the Middvikv. 38, 4262 Avaldsnes Car ferries Arsvågen - Mortavika Statue of Liberty in New York was mined here. Feøy. The tiny island of Feøy is renowned for its T: +47 52 84 28 49 T: +47 177, www.fjord1.no Attractive countryside and parkland. intricate pattern of coves and canals, idyllic E-mail: [email protected] T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.avaldsnes.info recreational areas and bathing beach. www.middvikferiesenter.no CAMPER SERVICES Historic Skudeneshavn. Skudeneshavn is a Round - A wonderful bike tour Tresviken Feriehytter (holiday cabins) still-thriving, real-life 19th Century clipper town. around South Karmøy by country road and Tresviken 41, 4264 Kvalavåg Chemical disposal: Shell Station in A walk down Søragadå immerses you in all the coastal path. T: +47 52 84 02 46 / +47 97 71 02 71 Skudeneshavn, Skudenes Camping and Esso charm of the Empire style homes and cottages E-mail: [email protected] Station in Avaldsnes. of “South Street”. Cycle Route - follow the Viking www.tresviken-feriehytter.no roads by bike. A long-range bike trail that The Museum in Mælandsgården, extends from Kristiansand in the south to Fjordstuene (fjord rooms) TOURIST INFORMATION Skudeneshavn. This old mansion serves up the Haugesund in the north. Fosnav. 420, 5546 Røyksund town’s rich history in authentic surroundings. T: +47 41 21 50 79 / +47 41 21 50 80 Avaldsnes Tourist Information Fishing, herring salting, trade and shipping Bike hire - from Tourist Information in E-mail: [email protected] Nordvegen History Centre, 4262 Avaldsnes have been the pillars of Skudeneshavn life for Skudeneshavn and Skudenes camping. www.fjordstuene.no T: +47 52 81 24 00 almost two centuries. The Museum helps explain E-mail: [email protected] how these forces have moulded the town. Parken Terrasse Opening hours: www.avaldsnes.info T: +47 52 84 54 60, www.visitkarmoy.no BATHING SPOTS Åmandsgata 1, 4250 Kopervik T: +47 52 85 18 88 / +47 413 05 007 Kopervik Tourist Information Karmøy Fishery Museum, Veavågen. Exhibits There is nothing quite like a visit to our long, E-mail: [email protected] Statsråd Vinjesgt 25, 4250 Kopervik show how the fisheries have developed from silky bathing beaches on a fine summer’s day. www.parkenterrasse.no T: +47 52 85 75 00 the first days of motor-powered boats to the Or a brisk walk along Åkrasanden with the E-mail: [email protected] present. The striking visual appearance of the wind in your face! Our local “Costa del Sol” Broen leilighetssuite (apartments) Open weekdays: 7:30-3:30 building is the work of the Snøhetta offers pearly sands and clear waters, ideal for Stølebuktvegen 2 (sentrum), 4250 Kopervik architectural team. swimming, castles and kite flying. T: +47 90 65 09 76 / +47 970 33 360 Oasen Tourist Information T: +47 52 81 74 55, www.fiskerimuseum.net E-mail: [email protected] Oasen Storsenter shopping mall, 5508 Lahammer, Skudeneshavn. www.kopervik.info Åkrehamn Coastal Museum. This interesting Sandholmen, Syre. Toilets. T: +47 52 83 10 89 collection, situated in the fishing harbour, has Sandvesanden. Toilets. Skiparvik Hytteutleie (cabin rental) E-mail: [email protected] displays of many artefacts and photographs of Sandhåland Sørstokke, 4250 Kopervik Open: 10-8, Saturday 10-6 bygone days, when Karmøy was a leading Hemnes T: +47 52 85 23 09 fishing hub, and links with America were close. Mjølhussanden www.skiparvik.no Skudeneshavn Tourist Information T: +47 911 78 169 Stavasanden Torget, 4280 Skudeneshavn Åkrasanden. Toilets. Excellent surfing. Dugneberg B&B T: +47 52 85 80 00 The Five Poor Maidens, Norheim. Eco-label Blue Flag. Dugneberg, 4270 Åkrehamn E-mail: [email protected] Five tall stones stand beneath the high arch of Lindøy Friluftsområde. Toilets. T: +47 52 81 62 52 Open: 1. June – 1. September the Karmsund Bridge. This star-shaped grave Aksnesstranda. Toilets. E-mail: [email protected] June/Aug: Mon-Sat 10-4. Sun 12-4. site dates from roughly 300 AD. Within the www.dugneberg.com July: Mon-Sat 10-5. Sun 12-5. stones a bronze vessel containing charred human bones and bears’ claws was excavated. GOLF Hedleholmen Feriehytte (holiday cabin) 4270 Åkrehamn EMERGENCY NUMBERS Haugaland Zoo,Torvastad. This 10-acre zoo Karmøy Golf Club, Skudeneshavn T: +47 481 92 965 contains about 250 animals, birds and reptiles 9-hole course Police, T: +47 02800 so far. Open in summer, and by appointment. T: +47 52 84 36 10 Faks. +47 52 83 26 05 Sandhåland camping Emergency, T: +47 52 84 49 50. Åkrav. 47, Limited parking! www.karmoy-golfklubb.no Sandhålandsveien 36, 4272 Sandve 4296 Åkrehamn Hauskevegen 30, 4260 Torvestad. T: +47 52 84 32 34 T: +47 52 83 81 84 / +47 95 44 24 13, Nordvegen Golf Club, Torvastad E-mail: [email protected] www.visitkarmoy.no www.haugalandzoo.no 18-hole course, and miniature golf. www.sandhaaland.no T: +47 52 83 29 50, www.nordvegengolf.no Rehaugane, Bø. These Burial Mounds dating «Gudborg-huset» from the Bronze Age stand proud atop the Haugesund Golf Club, Kolnes Kirkevegen 30, 4280 Skudeneshavn Reheia moors. Known as the Pyramides of the 9-hole course T: +47 928 51 196 North, they count among the finest relics of the T: +47 52 82 00 05, www.haugesundgolf.no E-mail: [email protected] age in . Norneshuset Overnatting (accommodation) Boathouses at Hop, Ferkingstad. The Nordnes 7, P.O.Box 5, 4280 Skudeneshavn foundations of these large buildings can be T: +47 52 82 72 62 / +47 900 59 007 seen on the Iron Age King Ferking Farm. www.norneshuset.no Follow the marked Scenic Heritage Path to Åkrehamn. Reinertsen House Søragadå 23, 4280 Skudeneshavn Fishermen´s memorial, Ferkingstad. T: +47 900 79 242 This memorial was erected in remembrance of the fishermen of Karmøy lost at sea in American Skudenes Camping waters. Postvegen 129, 4280 Skudeneshavn T: +47 920 98 565 Syreneset Fort, Syre. This World-War II defence www.skudenescamping.no installation was used during the Occupation to watch over and control important shipping lanes. Solbakken feriehytte Gamle Syrev. 105 T: +47 93 65 60 38 E-mail: [email protected]