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In Grindheim, as at Støle, we are able to observe the connection between the church, the cemetery and a pre-christian burial ground. This was the largest burial site in Etne with more than 200 burial mounds. Today most of it is cultivated farmland…
Snorre's sagas of the kings mention the site where Harald Fairhair is buried. In the nineteenth century it was believed the place described by Snorre had been located. This is where the national monument of the unification of Norway was erected in…
Viewpoint 227m above the sea. Panorama views over Haugalandet and the North Sea. Drive to the top and park 100m from the peak.
The recreational area Djupadalen is located close to the centre of Haugesund. The area is often used for hiking and recreation throughout the year. In summertime you can swim in Eivindsvannet, a small lake in the middle of this recreational area…
Sandbekken Bygdetun is a small collection of old build- ings, which includes the Cleng Peerson house. The house was moved here in 1975 in conjunction with the 150-year commemoration of emigration to america. Cleng Peerson from Tysvær led the first…
Nedstrand Church was built in 1868. In 1829 architect Linstow made a standard design for Norwegian churches. Nedstrand church is built mainly after his design but architect Conrad Fredrik von der Lippe did not follow this rigidly. He gave the…
The museum focuses on the history of the town and region. Karmsund folkemuseum is Haugesund's cultural history museum and has its main section in the center of Haugesund, in the city's old dairy building. The museum has four permanent exhibitions.…
Sandholmen is the ideal place to be on a warm summer’s day. The small beach has areas of grass and sand and the water is shallow. A great starting point for a paddling trip to Skudeneshavn (2,7 km) if you take along a canoe or kayak. The beach is…
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