Activities for the whole family in Haugesund and Ryfylke

Swim with salmon at Mo Laksegard

Most people have tried their luck at fishing from the riverbank, but have you ever swum side by side with salmon in the river? At Bjørn Mo's Mo Laksegard, you can. With a dry suit, diving mask and snorkel, you can float peacefully with the current while you might be lucky enough to see the salmon swimming around you, completely undisturbed in their natural element. This is an experience for both your memory book and your Instagram feed, perfect for adventurous teenagers aged 14 and up.

Salmon Safari in Suldalslågen in Sand

On a salmon safari with Mo Laksegard in Sand, Ryfylke, you'll float down the Suldalslågen river in a dry suit while seeing wild salmon and sea trout up close underwater.

Flere personer med overlevelsesdrakt, dykkermaske og snorkel som svømmer sammen med laksen. — © Skattkammeret Suldal. Foto: Lise Bjelland

Europe's best mini golf course?

Looking for an activity that the whole family will enjoy? Then head for Minigolfen Familiepark in Torvastad, Karmøy. Here you will find six different courses, each with its own theme. We dare to say that this is Norway's, and perhaps even Europe's, most beautiful mini golf course. Play your way through the farm, pirate island, park and Viking kingdom, and decide once and for all who is the best golfer in the family. This is an activity that children are guaranteed not to be able to say no to!

Minigolfen familiepark on Karmøy

Visit Minigolfen in Karmøy, Norway’s finest mini-golf course. Here you can choose from six courses, each with its own theme. Open from May to September.

Family-friendly via ferrata in Åkrafjorden

Are you on holiday with energetic children who love climbing, exploring and having fun outdoors? In Åkrafjorden, you can climb Via Ferrata Ingdalen, a family-friendly route suitable for children aged 6 and up. The route takes about two hours, and the whole family will experience the wonderful feeling of achievement as they conquer mountain walls and overcome small obstacles. This is the kind of experience that will be talked about around the dinner table long after the holiday is over.

Via Ferrata Ingadalen i Åkrafjorden - a family-friendly route

Via Ferrata Ingadalen is a family-friendly route suitable for children from about 6 years of age. Åkrafjorden Nature offers several Via Ferrata routes of varying difficulty in Åkrafjorden.

Learn more about Vikings at Avaldsnes

Did you know that Vikings didn't eat potatoes? Or that runes were the Vikings' written language? You can learn this and much more at Historic Avaldsnes. Visit the Nordvegen History Centre and Viking farm and get an insight into what everyday life was really like in the Viking Age. Do you know how to write your name in runes? Visit Avaldsnes and find out.

Nordvegen History Centre

Avaldsnes is home to the Nordvegen History Centre, St. Olav’s Church and the Viking Farm. Explore the cultural landscape on your own or join a guided tour.

The Viking farm at Avaldsnes

The Viking Farm is situated on a small island about a 20 minute walk from Nordvegen History Centre, which takes you through a fantastic cultural landscape.

Explore the mines in Sauda

Allmannajuvet is a spectacular sight in itself, but did you know that you can actually join a guided mine tour into the mountain? Wearing a helmet and carrying a torch, you will be taken over 600 metres into the old zinc mines, while the guide tells stories from the time when the miners worked here. Afterwards, you can enjoy something tasty in the café on site – an experience that combines nature, culture and a dose of excitement.

Guided tours Allmannajuvet, Sauda

Join a guided tour in Allmannajuvet in Sauda, Ryfylke. It will be daily guiding throughout the summer season. Listen to the story of the mining adventure and get a taste of how life inside the mines was in the late 1800's.

Summer cafe at Allmannajuvet, Sauda

Summer open cafè in Allmannajuvet, Sauda. Exciting café building with a great view.

Always perfect bathing temperature in Suldal

If the weather isn't playing ball, Suldal Bad is the perfect choice. Here, the water temperature is lovely all year round. Suldal Bad is more than just a swimming pool; here you will also find a climbing wall, sauna, outdoor hot tub, obstacle course and separate children's pool. So you don't need to check the weather forecast before packing your swimwear – just bring it with you anyway.

Tre ungdommer som springer over noen flytende matter i bassenget.

Suldal Bad at Sand

Suldal Bad at Sand in Ryfylke contains several pools, sauna, climbing wall and water slide, and is an activity paradise for the whole family.

No one gets bored here

In Haugesund and Ryfylke, there are lots of fun experiences for young and old alike within easy reach. So add a few extra days to your trip or change your itinerary a little – you won't regret it!

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Accommodation you won't forget!

Here you will find accommodation in Haugesund and Ryfylke that is worth extending your holiday for – by a day or two!

Nature experiences you will remember

You cannot visit Fjord Norway without filling your holiday with wonderful nature experiences. In Haugesund and Ryfylke, you can experience the iconic Preikestolen, hike to the top of Langfoss or enjoy the sunset from a SUP board.

The best cultural experiences in Ryfylke and Haugesund

Looking for great cultural experiences? Take a trip to Haugesund and Ryfylke and fill your holiday with charming coastal towns, exciting architecture and historical sites.

Food experiences in Haugesund and Ryfylke you shouldn't miss

Good food is part of any holiday whether you're looking for local specialities, fresh seafood or a good cup of coffee with a view. In Haugesund and Ryfylke, you'll find several places that are worth a detour, for more than just the taste.