THE WHITE HAVEN BY THE SEA HOMELAND NORWAY´S OF THE VIKING BIRTHPLACE KINGS SHORE EXCURSIONS PORT OF HAUGESUND NORWAY WATERFALL AND FJORDS HIKING GLACIER CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY NORDVEGEN HISTORY CENTRE TELLS THE STORY ABOUT HOW AVALDSNES 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 Fjord 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 Viking Age, 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 Middle Ages, Viking Farm. These are all places of importance the seat of power of the reigning princes and kings for the Vikings and the history of Norway. has been located at Avaldsnes. Such power-continuity does not exist anywhere else in Scandinavia. 2 3 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 1 ON MAP 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! 4 5 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 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! 6 7 Halhjem Trolltunga Tyssedal N Odda Bergen > 1 H 3 HAUGESUND CITY CENTRE 0 M HAS A LOT TO OFFER: IN - Haugesund City Hall TYSNES FOLGEFONNA HARDANGERVIDDA - Karmsund 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 KVINNHERAD R E134 - Our Saviour’s Church A H - Shopping 22 Eikemo/Tractor Safari - City walks Husnes 22 Langfoss Waterfall - Guided Tours STORD Røldal - Visit the Statue of Harald the Fairhaired Ranavik Røldal Ski Resort 24 22 Aakrafjord Adventures - Havnaberg Viewpoint E134 - Dokken Outdoor Museum Utåker Oslo - Playground in City Park Leirvik BØMLO ETNE - Christmas Market Skjersholmane SAUDA 25 INFORMATION: Skånevik Bus and boat can be combined Go sailing 16 National from/to Haugesund - Viking Farm, Moster Tourist Route Arquebus and Skudeneshavn. Utbjoa E134 Sauda Boat: Haugesund - Røvær 25 min. E39 Boat: Haugesund - Utsira 70 min. Rosemaling Workshop 21 Langevåg Ølen Frønsdal Activity Park 27 Auklandshamn Buavåg 520 SVEIO VINDAFJORD Ryvarden Lighthouse 9 47 SULDAL 46 Hagland Activity Park / Hagland Farm 15 E134 Sand 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 JELSA 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 Kopervik Nesvik 47 HJELMELAND Kårstø OMBO 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 BOKN for exploring the history, culture and 13 stunning scenery the area has to offer. 47 FINNØY Arsvågen 6 Skudeneshavn R Mortavika U O H 1 > RENNESØY NORWAY E39 13 BERGEN HARDANGER HAUGESUND OSLO To Pulpit Rock Tau STAVANGER Scenic Route E39 WELCOME TO EXCITING ADVENTURES National Tourist Route STAVANGER ON HISTORIC GROUND! Stavanger Pulpit Rock Oanes Lauvvik CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY HAUGESUND PANORAMIC TOUR 1 ON MAP 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 Sagas - 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 North Sea from this vantage point. - Activity level: 1 (easy) 10 11 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE PIER HAUGESUND PANORAMIC TOUR ON MAP 12 13 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY HARALDSHAUGEN - NORWAY’S NATIONAL HAUGESUND PANORAMIC MONUMENT TOUR Snorre’s sagas of the kings mention the site where Harald Fairhair 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 unification of Norway was erected in 1872, during the millennial celebrations of Norway’s unification into one kingdom. 14 15 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 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. 16 17 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 2 ON MAP 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) 18 19 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 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. 20 21 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 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! 22 23 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 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. 24 25 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY FUN & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 2 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. 26 27 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 6 ON MAP SKUDENESHAVN - THE WHITE HAVEN BY THE SEA Historic Skudeneshavn is one of the most well-kept old wooden house TOUR FACTS towns of Europe 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. 28 29 CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY CRUISE DESTINATION HAUGESUND, NORWAY 6 HISTORIC SKUDENESHAVN IS A STILL-THRIVING, REAL-LIFE 19TH CENTURY CLIPPER TOWN.