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Things to see in Haugesund Municipality (Norway): 36 places and when to go
Haugesund Municipality is a town in Norway, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Temples (21), History (16), Nature (8). The best known are Haraldshaugen, Ryvarden Lighthouse and Utsira Lighthouse. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 59.4119, 5.2775
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (21) · History (16) · Nature (8) · Wildlife (6) · Architecture (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- SVG Stavanger, 63 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lammanuten, at 631 m.
What to see in Haugesund Municipality
The places in and around Haugesund Municipality, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- HaraldshaugenNational monument in Haugesund, Norway2.2 km
- Ryvarden LighthouseLighthouse in Norway13 km
- Utsira LighthouseLighthouse in Norway26 km
- BømlafjordenBody of water27 km
- Skåre ChurchChurch building in Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway1.2 km
- Vår Frelsers ChurchChurch building in Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway508 m
- Sveio ChurchChurch building in Sveio, Norway15 km
- Aksdal ChurchChurch in Tysvær, Norway9.6 km
- Avaldsnes ChurchChurch in Rogaland, Norway6.3 km
- Bømlo ChurchChurch building in Bømlo, Norway22 km
- Falnes ChurchChurch building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway29 km
- Ferkingstad ChurchChurch building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway23 km
- Norheim ChurchChurch building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway4.0 km
- Rossabø ChurchChurch building in Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway1.5 km
- Skjold Church, RogalandChurch in Vindafjord municipality, Rogaland county, Norway21 km
- Torvastad ChurchBuilding in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway4.4 km
- Tysvær ChurchBuilding in Tysvær, Rogaland, Norway15 km
- Utsira ChurchChurch building in Utsira, Rogaland, Norway25 km
- Vats ChurchChurch building in Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway27 km
- Vikebygd ChurchChurch building in Vindafjord, Rogaland, Norway27 km
- Old Åkra ChurchChurch building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway18 km
- Åkra ChurchChurch building in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway18 km
- Bokn ChurchBuilding in Bokn, Rogaland, Norway23 km
- Haugesund City HallRathaus in Haugesund Municipality, Norway216 m
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Kopervik Church
- History: Skjoldastraumen Church
- Nature: Lammanuten, Øvre Eide, Hovsøy, Låtersøy, Melne, Melneklubben, Lyngsøy, Oksøy og Raudholmane, Lindøy, Tednholmen og Slåttholmen, Skogafjellet, Tjongspollen, Utsletteøy, Joøy og Upsøykalven
- Hiking: Nordvikgården
- Food and drink: Salamander bryggeri, Skudenes Bryggeri
When to go to Haugesund Municipality
The best time to visit Haugesund Municipality is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:31
- FebBest time8:52
- MarBest time11:22
- AprPossible14:10
- MayBest time16:41
- JunBest time18:14
- JulBest time17:34
- AugBest time15:16
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:47
- NovPossible7:12
- DecBest time5:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45. In May, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Haugesund Municipality
The nearest main airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG, Stavanger), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Stavanger33 places54 km
- Sandnes28 places67 km
- Bergen78 places109 km
- Vossevangen32 places150 km
- Kristiansand Municipality48 places209 km
- Leikanger Municipality46 places215 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Haugesund Municipality?
The best known: Haraldshaugen, Ryvarden Lighthouse, Utsira Lighthouse, Bømlafjorden, Skåre Church. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Haugesund Municipality?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 45.
How do you get to Haugesund Municipality?
The nearest main airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), 63 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Haugesund Municipality as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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