Haugesund
This coastal town on the Karmsundet strait in southwest Norway, Haugesund has a compact centre with a concentration of cafés and restaurants within walking distance of the water, with mountain terrain and scenic viewpoints accessible in the surrounding area. It sits roughly between Stavanger to the south and Bergen to the north, making it a practical base for exploring this stretch of the Norwegian coast.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population40,321
- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
Haugesund: quick answers
Where is Haugesund?
Haugesund is in Rogaland, Norway, about 56 km35 miles in a straight line from Stavanger.
How do you get to Haugesund?
The nearest airport is Karmøy (HAU), about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Haugesund?
The warmest month is August, averaging 15°C59°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is October, with about 220 mm8.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Haugesund?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 13 restaurants, 3 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.