Haugesund
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Visit | August 2011
Just a short boat ride away from the town harbour are these two pretty islands, off ering a peaceful, calm environment and wonderfully clean air in which to relax and unwind. Head out for a fi shing or hiking excursion, then dine on fresh seafood at an island restaurant.
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See | August 2011
One of the Norwegian summer's largest events is this cinephile's dream, on 17-26 August in Haguesund. The festival will close with Joachim Trier's new fi lm, called Oslo, 31 August
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Down at the Indre Kai harbour is this large, popular café. The friendly staff serve up excellent club sandwiches, burgers and soups from NOK99 (€12), as well as pastas and larger mains.
Address: SMEDASUNDET. | Tel: +47 5271 1003
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Hotels | August 2011
Set on a small island just off the marina south of town, this 1859-era landmark (pictured) has been fashioned into a lovely guesthouse with period rooms. Overnighting is surprisingly aff ordable, and if you're lucky, you'll have the entire place to yourself. Doubles from €32.
Address: KLEPP. | Tel: +47 5142 9800
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See | May 2011
Norway is famous for nothing if not the
Vikings, whose history has been preserved
in a number of settlements around the
country. Visit this nearby island to explore
longhouses, boat storage complexes and
the modest St Olav's Church.
Address: WWW.VIKINGKINGS.COM.
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Visit | May 2011
The warmer months are perfect for
exploring southern Norway's flatlands by
pushbike. Stop in here to hire a mountain
or road bike (from NOK250/€31 per day,
including helmet), then have one of the
friendly staff point out a route to take.
Address: 146 HAGLANDSVEIEN. | Tel: +47 5280 4398
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Set smack on the Smedasundet sound in an 1850s-era building, this is one of the city's best-loved restaurants. Serving seafood and classic Scandinavian dishes, the garden is the perfect place to come for a meal on a sunny spring day.
Address: 4 SKIPPERGATE. | Tel: +47 5271 2201
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The best reason to stay at this particular Radisson Blu is the fantastic setting: right on the clear blue sea. Most rooms have balconies and there's also free wi-fi, a pool and sauna. Doubles from NOK 1,395 (€179).
Address: 1 YSTADVEIEN. | Tel: +47 5286 1000
