Do you have any holiday plans? Lots of people love to spin the globe and pick a random place, but you; being exact is the way to go. How about for this holiday season flying over to Norway via Haugesund airport? We all know some of the greatest things come from Europe, so you can bet the attractions in Haugesund city are equally unrivalled.

As your flight touches down the runway, did you take the time to book a car rental beforehand? If not, not to worry as there are several car hire companies within the terminal ready to give you some service. The only difference with prior booking is that it may take a few more minutes to get your papers processed and car delivered; and you may be charged a little bit hire.

Things to do In Haugesund

The best part about this Norwegian city is hunting for the attractions spread out within town. You may need to drive off to some and walk to others; all in all here are a few attractions to keep you busy while in the country.

The Avaldsnes Church - one thing to love about this church is its ideal location on a hill revealing its gothic architecture to the rest of the world. The edifice is entirely gothic right from the arcades as well as arches designed on it. Even more interesting is the stone close to the northern wall which is nicknamed Mary’s needle and it is said the final Day of Judgment will happen when the stone and wall come into contact. It’s only a 10minutes drive from the city to this Church.
The Town of Vaga - it’s good you have a car rental because you only need to drive a few miles south of the city to the town of Vaga. This was once a lively town back in history but today only a few houses are located. It is home to the earliest inhabitants of Norway and you will get quite some interesting tales as you interact with the locals.
Krosshaug - this is a hill that is said to have a cross or Kross on it. This supposed cross dates back 1000 years, which makes the landmark one of the oldest points in the city.
The Viking Center - you have heard about Vikings in books and Television all your life, travelling down to Avaldsnes will give you firsthand experience of the Viking history and life. All the ancient kings that have lived in Norway exercised their rule from this town.

Haugesund will thrill and enchant you with its castle stories and ancient landmarks. Taking a trip to Norway is definitely worth it.