Want to get in the holiday mood once more? Go on a fun weekend getaway with good friends, or take that long-awaited romantic weekend away with your partner.
Take your friends or partner on a hotel break to Haugesund. The idyllic small town has a compact city vibe and the marina, delicious food, shopping streets, cultural events and beautiful places to visit are all within walking distance of each other. Wake beside the Smedasundet strait at Quality Hotel Maritim and enjoy the best hotel breakfast in Rogaland county. The hotel houses four of Haugesund’s best restaurants (all under the same roof). Enjoy the town’s cultural diversity, with everything from galleries and museums to theatre, festivals, stand-up and concerts.
The town centre offers a wide range of clothes and home decor shops to suit all budgets. There are also many niche shops such as Shabby Records, Krimz kramz, Den lille bokbutikken, Formbar Glassverksted and Crush Concept, to name but a few. There is also a shopping centre, Markedet, in the centre of town. We recommend you take a breather between the beautiful flower beds and the water mirror in the Biblioteksparken library park in the centre, and enjoy a takeaway lunch from one of the nearby restaurants. Or a cupcake from Jåblom bakst.
If you like to hike in magnificent mountain landscapes, Ryfylke has plenty of wonderful places in store for you.
The spectacular views from the iconic Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) are well known, but what about an out-of-season sunrise hike? Watching the sun rise over the mountains around the Lysefjord is a very special experience.
Salmon safari, guided kayak tours, exploring mines, fjord cruises and mushroom hunting are other exciting activities you can enjoy in Ryfylke.
Ryfylke is a treasure trove for your taste buds. Many of the restaurants use local ingredients sourced from a range of local suppliers that produce apple cider, apple cordial, fruit and berries, meat, quails eggs, salmon, halibut, cheese and more.
Make sure to visit Hebnes Vingard, the only winery in Fjord Norway, sample the beer produced at Lilland Brewery Hotel’s microbrewery, or stop at one of the many farm shops along the Norwegian Scenic Route Ryfylke.
A stay in Ryfylke is excellent for all types of travellers, and is a particularly good base for active and fun weekends with friends or for a romantic getaway. The region has a number of accommodation options that are close to nature in all price ranges – everything from camping and glamping to cabins and hotels.
