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Last updated: 12.03.2025
Stemningsfylt på glamping i Åkrafjorden.
Åkrafjorden Glamping|© Travitude Media
Åkrafjorden Glamping|© Travitude Media

Weekend, holiday or simply a mid-week time-out – there are lots of exciting accommodation options in Haugalandet.

Spectacular architecture at the ocean’s edge

The Flokehyttene cabins in Sveio, 10 km north of Haugesund enable you to get close to the elements and get a real sense of the forces of nature. The cabins are small, but their design draws the landscape in. The cabins are 18 square metres and can sleep five, and they have a kitchen, living area and toilet. Each of the cabins has been named after important people in the Viking Ravnafloke's life; his grandfather Horda-Kåre, his mother Vilgerd, his daughters Geirhild and Tjodgerd, and Faxe who accompanied Floke across the sea to Iceland. The biggest cabin, Horda-Kåre, which can sleep ten, is twice the size of the other cabins and is adapted for wheelchairs.

Every cabin has a heart, which, in these cabins is the fireplace that enables you to sit in warm and snug surroundings while you watch the storms rage outside. The most spectacular time to visit these cabins is when the weather is not at its best. The large panorama windows frame the impressive vistas, and you can watch the waves splash against the cabin walls on really rough days.

Flokehyttene

Flokehyttene

Experience stunning seaside architecture at Flokehyttene in Sveio, just north of Haugesund. Get close to nature and feel its raw power in this unique setting.

The Panoramahyttene cabins at Sandhåland are also close to the sea. Here you'll find a total of 3 cabins with a capacity of 4 people each. The cabins ooze comfort, and every detail has been thought of to give you the best possible experience. The cabins have a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with toilet and shower. This is the perfect base for exploring all that Karmøy has to offer, or just to calm down, relax and enjoy life.

Panoramahyttene

Panoramahyttene - Karmøy

The Panoramahyttene cabins at Sandhåland offer accommodation with spectacular views of the sky, sea and elements. They can sleep up to four adults.

Flokehyttene
Flokehyttene|© Holon Arkitektur

Eco lodge on Karmøy

Raw Ocean Lodge is in a tranquil setting surrounded by the North Sea, where adventure, local food and cultural experiences are the order of the day. You can spend the night in your own private dome or in a bungalow right beside the sea, listening to the sound of the waves and soaking up the sea air. The lodge is situated near one of the best surfing beaches on Karmøy, and you can hire a surfboard from Raw Ocean lodge. You can also do bouldering courses there, take a SUP course and hire a board. There is also a seawater pool that is protected from the waves and a breakwater nearby that is perfect for fishing.

Skaarnesheimen - Raw Ocean Lodge

Skaarnesheimen Raw Ocean Lodge

Raw Ocean Lodge is situated at Sandve and its nearest neighbour is the North Sea. Guests can stay overnight in a cabin or in their own private dome.

North Sea Dome

North Sea Dome at Raw Ocean Lodge

The North Sea Dome at Raw Ocean Lodge – right at the edge of the ocean! The dome can accommodate two people and is available from May to October.

Glamping in the fjord

Innermost in the beautiful Åkrafjord, in the village of Fjæra, you can spend the night in your very own dome. The domes Bjødnasete and Padl are located on a rock ledge surrounded by steep mountains with fantastic views across the fjord. Wake to the sound of birds chirping and beautiful views across the Åkrafjord. Unique accommodation, exciting activities and local food – the Åkrafjord has everything you need for a perfect holiday!

Dome i Åkrafjorden
Åkrafjorden Glamping|© Åkrafjorden Glamping
Stemningsfylt på glamping i Åkrafjorden.

Åkrafjorden Glamping

Åkrafjorden Glamping, a unique place to stay in the wild, beautiful and untouched nature of Western Norway. They have two domes.

Nostalgia in Vats

At Nesheimstunet in Nedre Vats, you can spend the night in nostalgic surroundings on a farm that has been in the same family since the 15th century. The hosts, Elisabeth and Bjørn Steinar, will give you a warm welcome and serve homemade food made from the farm’s own produce. Accommodation options range from sleeping in a lavvo (Sami tent), the old barn or the 150-year-old Oldemors hus building. And, if that’s not enough, Friday is baking day at Nesheimstunet! Fancy a slice of homemade bread?

Stay overnight at the idyllic Nesheimstunet farm

Stay overnight at the idyllic Nesheimstunet farm

In the middle of beautiful Vindafjord municipality is the idyllic Nesheimstunet farm, where you can spend the night in the nostalgic surroundings.

Lighthouse holiday along the coast

Spend the night at one of the lighthouses along the coast. You can spend the night at the old lighthouse keeper’s house at Ryvarden lighthouse in Sveio. The walk to Ryvarden is exotic in all kinds of weather, and you get a real sense of the forces of nature if you do the walk in wet and windy weather.

If you’re looking for a little more luxury, Høyevarde Fyrhotell on Karmøy is a good option – an exclusive and unique part of Norway’s cultural heritage. The lighthouse station was built in 1700, and it has been an important lighthouse in the Karmsundet sound, previously known as Nordvegen (the way to the north). Høyevarde lighthouse, as it stands today, dates from 1858 and comprises a lighthouse keeper’s house, customs building, boathouse, warehouse and wood-fired bakery. Lothes Mat & Vinhus run the kitchen at Høyevarde. They only use fresh ingredients, and the menu varies with the season.

Ryvarden Kulturfyr

Ryvarden Lighthouse - accommodation

Spend the night at Ryvarden Kulturfyr in the lighthouse keeper's residence, with living room, kitchen, bathroom and 5 bedrooms. A unique coastal retreat!

Høyevarde Fyrhotel

Høyevarde Fyrhotell on Karmøy

When you rent Høyevarde Fyrhotell lighthouse hotel, you get the whole place to yourself – either for a day, or with an overnight stay in the lighthouse.

Geitungen fyr

Geitungen fyr - Haugesund Turistforening

Geitungen Lighthouse is run by Haugesund Tourist Association and is available for accommodation from May to September. The lighthouse has a total of 8 bedrooms.

Experience idyllic island communities

Utsira is a 70-minute boat trip from the centre of Haugesund, and offers beautiful scenery and world-class street art. The lighthouse has the highest elevation of any in Norway at 68 metres above sea level, and it is Norway’s oldest meteorological station to have been in continuous operation. You can also stay overnight in one of the lighthouse keeper’s houses, in Severins hybel, in the artist's lodge or in the charming little cabin Nyperosa. It’s also possible to spend the night at Bølgen or Sildaloftet on Utsira.

Røvær is a 25-minute boat trip from the centre of Haugesund. You can spend the night there at Røvær Kulturhotell, the only hotel on the island. Travelling to the island is like travelling back in time, and its population is just under 100 people. The oldest house on the island, Hiltahuset, has been turned into a museum where you can learn about the island’s history and the tragic accident that befell the island in 1899. At Røvær Aquaculture Centre, you can learn more about Norway as a seafood nation and salmon exporter, and find out more about life in the sea around Røvær.

Fyrmesterboligen

Lighthouse holiday on Utsira

Fancy a holiday out of the ordinary? Go on holiday to Utsira, where you can stay overnight in the old lighthouse keeper's house or the cosy cabin Nyperosa.

Bølgen Utsira

Bølgen apartments on Utsira

Bølgen Leiligheter is located in Nordrevågen on Utsira. There are several apartments available, and each apartment can accommodate up to 6 people.

Røvær Kulturhotell

Røvær Kulturhotell

Røvær Kulturhotell has 16 rooms. In addition to single and double rooms, you can also book a family room with a kitchen and cook your own meals.

Urban hotel in beautiful surroundings

Spend the night at Fugl Fønix in Etne – an urban hotel in the countryside. As well as providing accommodation, the hotel focuses on serving tasty fare made from local produce and good beer in its own restaurant and pub brewery. The location of Fugl Fønix makes it a great base for experiencing the Åkrafjord and the Trolltunga Rock, which are both within driving distance. It also has a boat for hire, so that you can go out on the fjord and try your luck fishing.

Proximity to the fjord and mountains

Åkrafjorden Nature B&B is an old school that has been converted into cosy accommodation. Its ten rooms have been given a personal touch. Åkrafjorden Nature offers activities such as Via Ferrata climbing, canyoning, kayak and bike hire, and they’ll be happy to provide tips about great walks to do in the area. The Åkrafjord has everything you need for active experiences in beautiful surroundings.

Fugl Fønix Hotel

Fugl Fønix Hotel

Fugl Fønix Hotel is an urban oasis in scenic surroundings in the small village of Etne, close to great hiking areas such as Etnefjellene and Trolltunga.

Via Ferrata Kyrkjeveggen

Akrafjorden Nature B&B AS

Åkrafjorden Nature offers cosy rooms with shared bathrooms and activities like Via Ferrata, hiking, and canyoning - a great base for an active holiday!

Charming Skudeneshavn

Old Skudeneshavn is known as one of Europe's best-preserved old wooden towns, with cosy white-painted houses and narrow, charming streets. Here you can stroll around, visit the museum, take a break in a café and enjoy good food in one of the restaurants. This is a place full of charm and history.

If you want to spend the night here, there are several options. Havn Hotell is located on the seafront and offers modern rooms and delicious food in the restaurant. In Gamle Skudeneshavn, you can stay in the historic Norneshuset, a house that actually came to Skudeneshavn as payment for herring. Here you'll also find Gamlekaien, the town's oldest building. The guest house with 6 rooms offers a cosy and relaxed atmosphere in stylish surroundings.

Distances are short in Skudeneshavn, so it's a short walk to Lundins Hotell from the other accommodation centres. This small, cosy hotel with 3 rooms has a homely atmosphere and gives you a great starting point for exploring both the old town and the surrounding area. The hotel is located in a house from 1853 and the interior has been designed down to the smallest detail to be as contemporary as possible.

Gamlekaien fra sjøsiden
Gamlekaien|© Studio Lie
Havn Hotell i Skudeneshavn

Havn Hotell in Skudeneshavn

Havn Hotell is located in the centre of Skudeneshavn and has a total of 7 rooms and its own restaurant attached to the hotel.

Norneshuset

Nornes Holiday House

Norneshuset is a cosy bed and breakfast located in Old Skudeneshavn, which is said to be one of the most well-kept old towns in Europe.

Bestyrerinnen på Gamlekaien

Stay at Gamlekaien in Skudeneshavn

Gamlekaien, granted a royal licence in 1771, is a fully renovated guest house with 6 unique rooms, each featuring its own bathroom.

Det blå rommet

Lundins Hotell - Skudeneshavn

Experience the perfect combination of historic charm and modern comfort at Lundins Hotell in Skudeneshavn - a historic hotel from 1853 with 3 double rooms.

Microhouse in the Åkrafjord

Wake up to a view of the Åkrafjord and enjoy your morning coffee in beautiful surroundings. Micro cabins in Åkrafjord is situated beside Åkrafjordtunet, surrounded by fjords and mountains. Spend the night in one of the microhouses, which embrace the 'live small, be more’ concept. You’ll find all the facilities you need, and, if you so wish, breakfast comprising a range of local produce, can be delivered to your door. The Åkrafjord offers a wide range of activities, with everything you need for an active and exciting stay!

Mikrohyttene i Åkrafjorden

Micro Cabins in Åkrafjorden - Viking Adventure

Mikrohyttene cabins, near Åkrafjordtunet, offer stunning views of Åkrafjorden and Folgefonna. Each of the 2 cabins accommodates 4-5 people.

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