Haugesund Airport is located on Norway's south west coast. The airport is a short drive south from the town of Haugesund, which is the adminitsrative capital of Rogaland. Haugesund also acts as a gateway to the fjords and islands (Røvær, Feøy etc.), which this part of Norway is renowned for. Birdwatching is a big part of the tourist trade in Haugesund, and the city has a particularly steep Viking heritage.
Haugesund Town Hall is the main landmark of the town itself, and those who decide to hire a car from Haugesund Airport are invited to explore diverse attractions such as Steinsfjellet and the pretty coastal scenery at Ryvarden Lighthouse. Tourists should have a drive out to the highly treasured beaches of Karmoy.
Haugesund Airport is a 20 minute drive south of Haugesund, and once there you'll recognise the town by its strikingly pink Town Hall. On your way to Haugesund town centre, you'll pass by the much acclaimed Nordvegen History Centre, which informs us how important the area was to the Vikings. If you're hiring a car from Haugesund Airport, make the essential drive to Steinsfjellet, a lookout point which provides stunning views over the region.
Rent a car from Haugesund Airport, and Åkrafjorden, one of Norway's most spectacular Fjords is highly accessible to the north. Some may be heading south to Stavanger, whereas others will simply be enjoying the profound local scenery around Haugesund which includes the windswept beauty of the Karmoy Beaches.
