Haugesund Places of Interest

Night Smedasundet Promenade

After checking into the Scandic hotel and having a quick snack, I went to a night photo shoot. After three quarters on a completely empty street, I was on the waterfront of the Smedasundet strait...read more

Vår Frelsers kirke and Around

The city's church of the Saviour is located next to the Scandic hotel, where you can start your walk around Haugesund. The building is not too old, built in 1901 in the Neo-Gothic style. Architect Einar Halleland. The church accommodates 1,050 parishioners...read more

Shopping Streets

At the Civic museum (Karmsund Folkemuseum) I turned onto Kaigata and walked through the shopping district...read more

Marilyn Monroe Statue

On the waterfront, next to the Rica Maritim Hotel, is the pride of the city - a monument to the great Marilyn Monroe. It would seem that what does the iconic American actress to the Norwegian fishing village?...read more

Risøybrua Bridge, Haugesund

The bridge was opened on may 14, 1939. the memorial plaque says that the bridge was built in 354 days by 60 workers. The length of the structure is 361 meters, the height above the water is 22 meters...read more

Haugesund views from the Risøybrua bridge

While walking around Haugesund, take the time to climb the Risøybrua bridge, which offers wonderful views of the city and its surroundings...read more

Smedasundet Embankment

Surveyed in Haugesund and the surrounding area from the height of the Risøybrua bridge, I went on a morning walk along the promenade...read more

Panoramic photo of Haugesund

Night and day panoramic views of the city...read more