Aerial view of Haugesund, Norway, showing rocky islands in the foreground with a small lighthouse and the town’s harbor, colorful buildings and ships in the background.

Haugesund, Norway

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Things to do in Haugesund

Calling all Viking lovers! If you’re a history buff, nature lover or seafood aficionado, you won’t want to miss Haugesund — the birthplace of Norway and ancient Viking village. Explore the reconstructed Viking village or see the very spot where a Viking king unified Norway before dining on delicious seafood.

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  • Haraldshaugen Monument in Haugesund, Norway, featuring a tall central obelisk on a grassy mound, surrounded by smaller stone pillars and Norwegian flags.

    Step into history at the Haraldshaugen Monument, birthplace of Norway, where King Harald Fairhair unified the country.

  • Haugesund City Hall in Norway, a bold red building with tall columns and a central fountain, framed by trees and lampposts on a cobblestone square.

    See the only pink town hall that houses the town’s government — it’s Norway’s prettiest town hall.

  • Two people dressed in Viking-era clothing approach a wooden longhouse with a curved roof at Avaldsnes Viking Farm, surrounded by trees and grassy fields.

    Journey to the past at Avaldsnes Viking Farm and Museum where you can see a reconstructed Viking settlement to see what life in Norway was like hundreds of years ago.

  • A small white boat floats on vivid blue water surrounded by rocky, seaweed-covered shores and grassy islets along Norway’s coastal trail.

    Feel the sea breeze on your face as you walk the Kyststien, or the coast path, through craggy rock formations and past flocks of sheep roaming the hills.

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Shore excursions to explore in Haugesund

Don’t stress over planning — experience the best Haugesund has to offer, stress-free, with Princess shore excursions. We’ll handle the details so you can relax and soak it all in.

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  • Two traditional wooden Viking ships with tall masts and shields line the harbor pier in Haugesund, Norway, their decks detailed with ropes and sails.

    Highlights of Haugesund

    Welcome to the home of the Vikings! Haugesund is Norway’s birthplace with hundreds of years of history that you can see on this tour. Princess will take you to the only pink town hall in the world, the spot where Norway became a country and the stunning Mount Steinsfjellet Viewpoint for views of the sea.

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  • Historic red wooden buildings line the harbor in Haugesund, Norway, with sailing ships docked nearby under a cloudy sky.

    Mortholmen – a Taste of Norway's Maritime Legacy

    Calling all fishing fans! If you love the sea and maritime history, visit Mortholmen, a 100-year property that was once a herring plant and is now featured in Deadliest Catch. After touring the old herring plant, chow down on a seafood lunch straight from the waters around you.

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  • St. Olav’s Church, a white stone medieval church with a square tower, sits on a grassy hillside surrounded by trees and stone walls under a bright blue sky.

    Medieval Church and Viking Village

    Step back into time at St. Olav’s Church that was constructed in 1250 A.D. by King Haakon Haakonson. See “Virgin Mary’s Needle,” a massive stone that legend says will touch the wall on Judgment Day. Then head to the Viking Farm on Bukkøy Island for a look at ancient agriculture.

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  • Avaldsnes Stone Church in Norway, built from grey stone with a tall square tower, glows in warm evening light beside a stone wall and small red outbuilding overlooking the water.

    Haugesund-Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing

    Get the best seat for the top sites of Haugesund on the hop-on, hop-off bus that will take you around the city. Visit the Avaldsnes (the ancient seat of Viking kings), see history come to life at a Viking reenactment village and Haraldshaugen where Norway became a country.

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Experience the Haugesund port on your next cruise

Whether you want to explore a traditional Viking longhouse, tour a historic herring plant or see the lush green natural scenery Norway is famous for, you’ll love sailing to Haugesund as part of a Norway and Iceland cruise.

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Discover Haugesund on your next cruise

Haugesund is the birthplace of Norway and one of the best spots to immerse yourself in Viking history and maritime culture. Dine on traditional herring near the harbor or hike along the coast to see the same seaside views Vikings did. You can do it all when you cruise to Haugesund.

Cruises to Haugesund
A small lighthouse with a red roof stands on rocky cliffs by the ocean in Haugesund, Norway, with patches of grass and tide pools in the foreground under a bright blue sky.

Stand at the edge of Haugesund’s rugged coast, where a red-topped beacon watches over the sea.

Boats docked in a marina along Haugesund’s waterfront, lined with colorful houses and orange-tiled roofs, leading out to the open sea.

Ships sailing to Haugesund

Enjoy a dream vacation to Norway on one of our luxury ships.

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Majestic Princess

Majestic Princess®

Sail to Norway surrounded by luxury on this ship where you can dine on sumptuous seafood at the Catch by Rudi and then spend the night dancing away at the nightclub. Curl up under a cozy blanket and catch a film at the Movies Under the Stars® too.

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Sky Princess®

This ship has everything you could want on your Norwegian vacation: award-winning cuisine, original and unique shows, specialty cocktail bars and the Lotus Spa® — where you can kick back and get some much needed R&R.

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