In March 2011 voted CNN Langfoss in Åkrafjorden to one of the ten most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
With its 612 m drop (2008 feet), Langfoss is the fifth largest waterfall in Norway. It is located at the end of Åkrafjord. There is an...
If you are a fishing enthusiast you will enjoy trying your luck in the open sea just outside the coast of Haugesund. The fishing guide is no less than a world champion of deep sea fishing. He will give an introduction in safety and behaviour at sea, and...
This is a great hike along the nature and heritage trail that runs from the village of Åkra to the village of Ferkingstad. Cultural and historical monuments lie in abundance between Åkra and the boathouse ruins at Hop. The hike starts in the north end of...
Nordvegen History Centre – one of Norway’s most important areas within national history!
For 3000 years chieftains and kings controlled the strait Karmsundet – Nordvegen – the shipping lane that gave Norway its name.
At Nordvegen History Centre you...
The charming town Skudeneshavn is situated at the southernmost tip of the island Karmøy.
The “old town” consists of 130 well preserved wooden, white houses originating from the
1800’s, when the herring-fishing was at its peak.
Join our guided tour in...
From one of northern Europes highest base areas, 800 m.a.s.l, six lifts transports you all the way to 1300 m.a.s.l. The entire resort is situated above treeline, offering you wide open areas for skiing and riding, as opposed to the narrow trails through...
At Ryvarden, the forces of nature will affect both body and soul. The cape seems to reach out and lift you towards where the huge sky meets the mighty sea. Whether the storms rage and you lean into the wind, or the sea is calm, the scenery will give you...
Røvær is an island located 25 minutes off the coast of Haugesund. With 110 inhabitants and only one car, this is a community few of us have experienced. The tour starts with a boat ride from the pedestrian quayside in Haugesund. The boat has several...
Experience a night on the North Sea island of Utsira! Learn about the
island community living on Utsira. Daily ferry connection from Haugesund (Garpaskjærdkaien Quay). Situated 18 km west from Karmøy, Utsira is Norway’s smallest commune with...
The Viking settlement is situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the island of Bukkøy and is accessible on foot with a 10 minute walk from St. Olav's Church. Here it is possible to see and experience how the Vikings lived. Every aspect of the...