Are you planning to spend your autumn break in the Haugesund region? Then you have a lot to look forward to: exciting places to stay, fun activities and cultural events! In week 41, 6–10 October, it is autumn break in the Haugesund region and the rest of Rogaland and Vestland counties.
How about starting the autumn holidays at an indoor trampoline park? Rush Trampoline Park is open every day this week and is perfect for both young and old who want to burn off some energy. This is a really fun activity for the whole family!
The autumn holidays are also a great opportunity to combine play and learning. There are several museums in our region that are open during the holidays. At Nordvegen Historiesenter, you can learn about the Vikings and take part in fun activities. During the autumn holiday, they are open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
For more Viking history, we recommend a visit to The Viking Planet in Haugesund city centre, a digital and interactive museum that is suitable for the whole family. The Viking Planet Haugesund is open on 6, 9 and 12 October from 11:00 to 17:00.
Visnes Gruvemuseum (Mining Museum) tells the story of Norway's largest copper mine. The museum is open every day during the autumn holidays from 12 noon to 4 pm, and here children can try out what it's like to be a miner. In addition to visiting the museum, children can also go on an adventure hunt, try the zip line, or test out the mining playground here.
A visit to Haugesund Art Gallery, the Sildemuseet museum in Dokken and the Vindafjord Museum are also perfect holiday activities. In addition to its exhibitions and activities, Haugesund Art Gallery is organising an ARTung workshop on graffiti for young people aged 12-19, and an ARTung drawing studio with Evan Hikmat on 11 October.
At the Sildemuseet museum in Dokken (open on 6, 9 and 12 October), you can make paper flowers and contribute to a work of art at the museum during the autumn holidays. Here you can unleash your creativity and make a beautiful flower, either for yourself or for the artwork in the boathouse. A fun activity for young and old alike. There is also a children's play corner where you can try on clothes from days gone by or build a boat that you can “launch”. And if you're strong enough, maybe you can lift 20 kilos in the pulley frame?
Or would you rather hide away in the darkness of the cinema with a good film during the holidays? Edda Kino is holding a children's day on Wednesday 8 October, and there will be daytime screenings every day from Monday to Friday throughout the week. Before the films start, there will be fun activities for the children. You can find the full programme here. Karmøy Kino, Tysvær Kino and Skakke Kino will also be showing exciting films throughout the autumn holidays. Go ahead and check out the cinema programme!
The cultural calendar also has a lot to offer during the holidays, and for children, the Riksteatret's ‘Hundrevis av barn i vill kamp’ (Hundreds of children in wild battle) at Tysværtunet, Children's Day at Edda Kino and Lørdagssnop (Saturday Snack) at Festiviteten stand out. Perhaps this autumn holiday is the time to take your children or grandchildren to their first theatre experience?
For adults, the cultural calendar also has plenty to choose from. At Quality Hotel Maritim, Music & Wine with Knut Bjørn Asphol, Sider Maker Dinner with Eiane Gard and Maritim Live with six different comedians are all being held during the autumn holiday.
The autumn holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself to a coffee break or two. At Hos Carlos Kaffebar in Gamle Slaktehuset, you will find a menu that suits both children and adults – plus they may well serve the best coffee and delicious hot chocolate in town! If you're looking for something sweet, Jåblom Bakst Cupcakehuset and Lutchfood are just the right places – with delicious cupcakes and doughnuts that both young and old will love. Or how about a visit to Sabi Sushi, Tre Stuer Kafé or Dattera til Lothe for a delicious lunch? Remember that it's okay to indulge a little extra during the autumn holidays!
When the weather is rough, it's good to know that there's plenty of fun to be had indoors. How about a trip to Tysværtunet swimming pool (open every day during the autumn holiday) for a lovely, heated swim? Here you'll find both a regular pool and a children's pool, and you can also try out the water slide or sauna at the swimming pool. Combine your visit with a bite to eat at GP Kafé.
The autumn holidays are also the perfect time to get out into the fresh autumn air. Pack your backpack and put on some good shoes – there are lots of opportunities for great hiking experiences! Explore the day trip cabins in the region, or head to well-known hiking destinations such as Himakånå, Kyststien, Ryvarden Kulturfyr, Boknafjellet or Alvanuten. If you're heading to Djupadalen, you can visit Haugesund Tourist Association's climbing jungle – great fun for children (and playful adults). Spend your autumn break outdoors in the fresh air and fill it with wonderful nature experiences – just remember to pack something to eat in your backpack!
Karmøy is a paradise for disc golf enthusiasts, with courses in both Liarlund and Blikshavn. Disc golf is easy to get started with – all you need is a disc and you're ready to go! In the south of Karmøy, you can also hire SUPs from Saltråk in Skudeneshavn or surfboards from Raw Ocean Lodge in Sandve. The autumn holidays are the perfect opportunity to try something new, perhaps with your family or good friends.
Want more action? Åkrafjorden offers a range of activities, whether you are looking for adrenaline or tranquillity. Via Ferrata climbing, canyoning, abseiling and guided hikes are just some of the things you can fill your holiday with. You can also experience the fjord from horseback; a guided horse ride to Smiedal Farm is highly recommended. Åkrafjorden has something for everyone in the family!
Combine the fresh autumn air with the warmth of a sauna! There are several places in the Haugesund region where you can enjoy a steamy sauna followed by a refreshing dip in the sea. In Skudeneshavn, you can visit Bybadet Bade-Olena, which has both a sauna and a jetty. On Røvær, they have their own sauna right next to Røvær Kulturhotell. Would you like to enjoy the sauna with a view of the fjord? Then Heit Åkrafjorden Sauna is the place for you – here you can relax in the warmth with a spectacular view.
Take an island holiday to Utsira or Røvær and experience small island communities where hospitality is great and there are many experiences to be had. So close, yet so different.
Out in the ocean – 70 minutes by boat from Haugesund – lies the island community of Utsira. Stroll around the island, which offers world-class street art. Enjoy a delicious meal made with local ingredients at Dahmsgård or Dalanaustet. And if you choose to stay overnight, there are several options. According to the locals, this is actually a necessity if you want to truly experience island life as it is.
If you would like to visit Røvær during the autumn holidays, take the boat from Haugesund city centre (Indre kai). The trip takes about 25 minutes. Stay at the island's only hotel, Røvær Kulturhotell, and visit Røvær Havbrukssenter, where you can learn more about Norway as a maritime nation. The hotel restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday during the autumn holidays, with a special game night on Saturday (table reservations required at post@rovarkulturhotell.no).
During the autumn holidays, you can join a RIB trip to the salmon farms on Thursday (9 October) and Sunday (12 October), departing at 11:30 and 14:15. If you are interested in learning more about lobster fishing, you can sign up for a free introductory course on Saturday and Sunday (register as soon as possible at post@rovarhavbrukssenter.no, note: limited places available).
Why not turn your autumn holiday into a mini hotel break, staying in a cabin by the sea or a dome in the fjord? Haugesund and the surrounding area offer a range of accommodation options – whether you want to stay in a hotel in the city centre or wake up to a view of the fjord. Wherever you choose to stay, it will give you the opportunity to get even more out of your autumn break and everything the Haugesund region has to offer.
