Swimming pools

The weather in Norway is shifting rapidly – so how about a pool swim? There are several places near Haugesund: Tysværtunet https://www.fjordnorway.com/en/see-and-do/tysvaertunet-swimmingpool Bømlo symjehall https://www.fjordnorway.com/no/se-og-gjore/bomlo-symjehall- Saudahallen https://www.fjordnorway.com/en/see-and-do/swimming-facilities-in-sauda Suldal bad https://www.fjordnorway.com/en/see-and-do/suldal-bad-at-sand

Minigolf

In Avaldsnes you will find a fun family activity. An old barn has been rebuild into a two-story minigolf. You work your way into the barn at one side, and down one floor inside the barn. Animal figures has been put up several places, some even making sounds when you hit different targets. There are …

Horseback riding

Tjernagel is a 25 km drive north of Haugesund. They arrange horseback riding camps, birthdays and other type of events. During the summer they have an open farm every Sunday from 14:00-16:00. In the opening hours you can go riding. Look at their website for a picture of the horses. Webside in Norwegian: http://www.tjernagel.no

Rosendal castle

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 …

Climbing park

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.