Ola Flytt
In Haugesund's infancy, you had to use a boat to get to the islands of Bakerøy and Risøy. Due to a lot of traffic to and from the islands, the town got a permanent boatman. The most famous of these boatmen was Ole Dagsland, better known as Ola Flytt. You’ll have trouble finding a local that can't give a rendition of 'Ongane på Risøynå,' a song that features Ola Flytt.
The one and only Marilyn Monroe
There’s a little bit of Hollywood overlooking Smedasundet sound, right next to Quality Hotel Maritim. It's said that the father of Marilyn Monroe, who was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, came from the area.
Rabinowitz, the man who loved Haugesund
Moritz Rabinowitz was probably the most prominent Jewish person living in Norway before the war. He was a businessman, a local patriot and a citizen of the world, and has left his mark on the town that he loved.
Amanda from Haugesund
The statue in front of Festiviteten, – the town’s main cultural venue – is an identical but larger version of that awarded at the Amanda film awards at the Norwegian Film Festival. The statue, made by sculptor Kristian Kvakland, was unveiled by no other than Liv Ullmann.
Memorial at the Town Hall commemorating the 22 July terrorist attack
In memory of all those who were killed in the terrorist attack on 22 July 2011, one of the darkest days in Norway's history. The memorial, created by the artist Nico Widerberg, symbolises the empty space that will always be left behind after the attack.
Carlos' Bistro
Enjoy a delicious lunch at Calos Bistro. Tasty dishes from Mediterranean cuisine.
The Fishermen
This statue is the very symbol of Haugesund and the town's rich shipping and fishing history. The statue was donated to the town by Stolt-Nielsen, one of the Haugesund's famous shipowners. The statue was made by the sculptor Sofus Madsen and was unveiled in 1920.
King Harald Fairhair
Harald Fairhair, Norway's first king, watches over the strait next to the town park.