From Kvalsvik to Haraldshaugen you can have a nice 3 km walk along the coastal path. Kvalsvik (the whales bay) is one of the old beaches in Haugesund. Spring 2019 the sculptures The Rising Tide by Jason deCaires Taylor was mounted in the bay. They are to symbolize the rising sea level due to climate …
A nice trip would be to drive to Skjersholmane (Stord) and take the ferry to Hardanger, to see the old Rosendal castle, build by the Danish tradesman Ludvig Rosenkrantz and his wife Karen Mowat in 1665. If you want to combine this with a walk to the glacier Bondhusbreen, we recommend to book a night …
Karmøy – The Viking museum and the church Check out the viking museum: http://www.visitnorway.com/no/product/?pid=31277 Check out the old Avaldsnes stone church next to the museum. It was the Viking King Håkon Håkonsson who gave permission to build the church in the year 1250 AD. Todays church is built on the remnants of this church. https://en.visithaugesund.no/things-to-do/top-10/avaldsnes-the-vikings-and-norway-s-oldest-throne
Sveio – Tjernagel horse farm A good place to try riding horses. Open farm on Sundays from 14-16h. http://www.tjernagel.no/
Sveio, Førde – Rex garden park, playground and the beach Park with flowers (mostly Rhododendron) and wooden sculptures. Also a playground for the kids. The beach in Førde is a nice place and you can play beach volleyball there. If the weather allows it, bring some charcoal and have a BBQ at the outdoor grills. …
Ryvarden Park your car in Mølstrevåg and walk the gravel road from the parking (approximately 30 minutes) to the Ryvarden lighthouse. Ryvarden has been a landmark for more than 1100 years. It was a significant place in historic times, and the story of the viking, Floka with the Ravens, and his voyage from Ryvarden to …
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Klatreparken in Nedstrand A really fun family activity! Different routes and skill for all ages. Open every day during the summer from 11-17 hours.
A beautiful, small town south on the island Karmøy, takes about one hour to drive. Has an old town with wooden houses and boathouses, all painted white. It is awarded as the summer city of Norway. You can visit the world’s smallest café in Søragadå, or go for a walk in the park. On the …
Utsira is a famous island for birdwatchers during the bird migration in the Spring and the Autumn. The lighthouse and in the later years the street art also made Utsira known. If you are planning a trip here, try to go on a day with little wind, as sea can get rough. Utsira has a …