What to see and do

Experience Karmøy's fascinating history with the Tilbakeblikk app! Travel back in time with interactive scenes and characters that give you a taste of the different eras and historical events, and how myths came into being.

Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen is perhaps one of Norway's toughest? The route is about 900 metres long, and you'll be rewarded with beautiful views of the Åkrafjord on the climb.

Opsalsfossen waterfall

Karmøy has many open areas where a bicycle seat is the perfect place to be. By going by bike it is possible to get up close and personal with the beauty and variety of nature.

Three burial mounds from the Bronze Age. Cairn branch from the main North Sea branch.

See more of Haugesund’s attractions on the Hop on Hop off bus. The buses are equipped with an audio guide and operate on days when cruise ships call.

At Åkrafjorden Nature you can rent SUP boards (Stand-up paddle). The boards are designed by "Saltråk" in Karmøy, and are high quality inflatable SUP boards. Life jacket is included.

Enjoy a refreshing sea bath and a warming sauna at Røvær. With its beautiful location right next to Røvær Kulturhotell, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind!

Edda Cinema is situated in the centre of Haugesund and has five well-equipped auditoriums that are available to rent for courses and conferences.

Fiordos Noruegos is a Spanish-Norwegian tour operator that offers a wide range of services in Spanish, Norwegian, English and German.

Lervik Ur is a family-run shop in the centre of Haugesund. Here you will find a wide range of watches from Omega, Breitling, Zenith, Tudor, Tag Heuer and Bruvik Time, among others.

Experience Tysvær's highest mountain top! Lammanuten is the highest mountain in Tysvær, 631 meters above sea level.

At Edda Kino, you can experience the magic of cinema every day of the year. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn and a wonderful cinema experience.

Rehaugene at Bø (Avaldsnes) is a collection of burial mounds from the Bronze Age.

Open-air area for boating tourists. Landing quays in the North and East. Barbecue site and drinking water in the East.

Natural conditions in Sveio are ideal for canoe trips. The Vigdarvatnet lake has many fine creeks and islets. For further information, please contact the Tourist Information Office. Camp Ålfjorden has canoes for rent.

Would you like an introductory lesson to SUP (stand-up paddleboarding)? Raw Ocean Lodge offers lessons that are designed to prepare you for exploring the ocean on a paddleboard.

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty in New York is made of copper from Visnes, or that Visnes was the first to introduce the telephone in Norway? Visit the Visnes Mining Museum and learn more about the exciting history.

Rock carvings at Helgaberg at Stødle and Duesteinen and Bruteigsteinen in Stordalen can be viewed.

Steinsfjellet is a great hiking area, as well as a viewpoint. From here you have a panoramic view of Haugesund and the surrounding area.