Food and nightlife

With its coastal heritage and uplands, forests and pastures, Haugalandet is diverse in terms of wind and weather. But also in terms of cuisine and gastronomic culture, Haugalandet can provide wide range of dishes. In Haugalandet, you will always have ample availability of delicatessens from the sea and the land. There are many locations around Haugalandet where it is possible to purchase farm produce such as cheese, cured meats, fruit, and vegetables. Many local restaurants offer traditional Norwegian fare served to cater for international pallets. It is also possible to book an entire evening where the menu consists of seafood or traditional Norwegian festive cuisine. It is recommended that a visit to Western Norway should always be concluded with a meal followed by Queen Maud Pudding, a local dessert served on many occasions. The variety of culinary dishes available throughout the area is indeed broad, and one thing is certain; you certainly won’t go hungry when you visit Haugalandet.

After a good meal, there are many possibilities for those who want to continue the evening in a pub, bar or nightclub. Haugesund has a great variety of bars and nightclubs, and a good tip for a perfect ending to the evening, is the inner quay. Here you can enjoy the life and atmosphere, while the boats passes closely to your table. Enjoy!