Courses, conferences and events in the Haugesund region

In the Haugesund region, you’ll find modern conference facilities, excellent accommodation options, skilled local suppliers and exciting experiences that add the finishing touch to your event.

Why choose the Haugesund region?

Everything within easy reach

In our region, distances are short, and you can enjoy experiences both along the coast and in the fjords within a 1.5-hour drive. Participants can easily move between hotels, conference venues, restaurants and activities in Haugesund town centre without the need for extensive logistics or transport arrangements.

Easily accessible

Haugesund Airport Karmøy offers good flight connections to several Norwegian cities. The region is also centrally located between Bergen and Stavanger, with excellent transport links by car and bus.

Experiences that add value

Offer participants more than just professional development. Here, the conference can be combined with spectacular natural scenery, coastal culture, Viking history, team-building and unique experiences along the coast.

Free event support

Visit Haugesund offers free assistance to organisers wishing to host an event in the region. As well as helping organisers bring new events to the region, we can also assist with the further development of existing events.

As a member of Innovation Norway’s network for meeting, conference and event cities, we have access to expertise, tools and a broad network that will benefit you.

Among other things, we can help with:

• Identifying opportunities to host the event in the region
• Preparing applications and BID documents
• Obtaining letters of support and welcome letters from local authorities
• Organising site visits for decision-makers
• Advice on the programme and implementation
• Liaising with local authorities, county councils and relevant partners
• Networking and establishing local partnerships
• Knowledge transfer from other organisers and host cities
• Assistance in finding venues and accommodation
• Liaising with local suppliers and PCOs (Professional Conference Organisers)
• Advice on marketing and visibility
• Practical information for the event’s website
• Support with press releases and media relations

Plan your event

Venues

The region offers modern facilities for both small and large events. Whether you’re planning a conference, a national convention, a cultural event or a sports championship, there are venues to suit your needs. See an overview of conference and event venues here.

Accommodation

The Haugesund region offers a wide range of hotels and other accommodation options. The largest conference hotel in the region is Quality Hotel Maritim, which is centrally located in Haugesund town centre. See a full overview of hotels and accommodation here.

Food and drink

Great dining experiences are an important part of a successful event. The region offers restaurants, function rooms, catering services and cosy meeting places suitable for both small and large groups. See an overview of restaurants, catering services and function rooms.

Transport

Good logistics make the event easier for both organisers and participants. Here you’ll find suppliers offering coach and minibus hire, taxis, car hire and boat transport.

Suppliers for your event

In the region, you’ll find experienced suppliers specialising in technical production, stage and sound, branding, marketing, transport, catering, décor, fireworks and much more. By using local suppliers, you’ll also be helping to boost local economic growth and reduce transport needs. See an overview of local suppliers here.

Useful tools and resources

• Image bank
• City maps and parking maps – Download digital city maps in several languages or obtain printed maps for participants and welcome packs.
• Events calendar – Festivals, cultural and sporting events open to visitors/spectators can be listed in our events calendar. This is one of our most visited pages, reaching both visitors and locals. As an organiser, you can easily register your event here.
• Guides for sustainable events – Do you want to organise a more sustainable event? Here you’ll find useful resources and guides:
• Environmentally Approved Event (FEE)
• Green Festival
• Environmental handbook for Norwegian sport
• Miljøfyrtårn’s criteria for green conferences and events
• Example from the region: Green conferences at Edda Kino

• Event Impact Tool (EIT) – a free tool developed by Innovation Norway. The tool helps organisers to identify positive knock-on effects and reduce the negative consequences of events. The tool is free and normally takes 30–60 minutes to complete. The analysis covers, amongst other things:
  • Economic impacts
  • Social impacts
  • Environmental impact
  • Reputational effects
  • Effects on the industry or sector to which the event belongs

Welcome to the Haugesund region

We’d be happy to help you consider the region as a venue for your next event. Please get in touch with us for a no-obligation chat about the possibilities.