Experience Karmøy

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Experience
Karmøy
BERGEN
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BUS SERVICE TO
OSLO, BERGEN, STAVANGER
FAST FERRY:
HAUGESUND - FEØY 20 MIN
DYRAFJELLET 172 M.A.S.L
HAUGESUND
9 HOLES
OSLO
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18 HOLES
HAUGALAND
ZOO
SOLBAKKEN
PUTBALL
NORHEIM
VIKING FARM
AVALDSNES
TORVASTAD
THE FIVE POOR MAIDENS
AREA
VISNES MINE
FAST FERRY:
KVEITEVIKEN - FEØY
REHAUGANE
MOKSHEIM
AKSNESSTRANDA
VORMEDAL
STATUE OF LIBERTY
AKSDAL
ABACUSKOMMUNIKASJON.NO / PHOTO: ØRJAN B. IVERSEN
E39
HAUGESUND
AIRPORT, KARMØY
FØRDESFJORDEN
Tuastadvatnet
RV518
E39
TYSVÆR
OLAV’S CHURCH AT AVALDSNES
FV47
RØYKSUND
KVALAVÅG
RV47
KA
RM
ØYTUNNELEN
FV47
Haugalandsvatnet
KARMØY FISHERY MUSEUM
FOSEN
KOPERVIK
VEAVÅGEN
NORDVEGEN
FAST FERRY:
HAUGESUND - KOPERVIK 20 MIN
NTRE
HISTORY CE
Aureivatnet
ÅKREHAMN
COASTAL MUSEUM
Søre
Brekkevatnet
RV511
FAST FERRY: STAVANGER - KOPERVIK 60 MIN
Tistreivatnet
ÅKREHAMN
SILKY
BEAUTIFUL
BEACHES
Melstokkevatnet
KINNEBU
SÅLEFJELLET 132 M.A.S.L
RV47
SÅLEFJELL
Reiarsvatnet
FERKINGSTAD
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KARMSUNDET
PEAK
AUSTRE BOKN
SNØRTELAND
FISHERMEN´S
MEMORIAL
BOATHOUSES
AT HOP
Stiklevatnet
BURMAVEGEN
BLIKSHAVN
Holmavatnet
SANDHÅLAND
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Mjåvatnet
RØYNINGSBU
VESTRE BOKN
Hilleslandvatnet
GREAT SURFING BEACHES
SANDVE
STAVANGER
HILLESLAND
FERRY: ARSVÅGEN MORTAVIKA 20 MIN
HOVDASTAD
OLD TOWN SKUDENESHAVN
9 HOLES
LIGHT
GEITUNGEN
SKUDENESHAVN JUNGLE PARK
SYRENESET FORT
SKUDENESHAVN
SYRE
THE MUSEUM IN
MÆLANDSGÅRDEN
GEITUNGEN LIGHT
VIKEHOLMEN LIGHT
SIGHTSEEING
Avaldsnes Viking Farm. Follow in the footprints of the ancient kings through the historic
landscape at Avaldsnes. Bukkøy island features
many reconstructed Viking buildings. Tours.
T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.avaldsnes.info
Nordvegen History Centre. Situated in an area
steeped in history, most of the 1800 square metre
complex is below ground to preserve unhindered
views of the church and manicured surroundings.
Features Viking history.
T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.avaldsnes.info
Olav’s Church at Avaldsnes. Founded by
Haakon Haakonsen in about 1250 AD, Olav’s
Church is one of four royal collegiate churches
still standing. Guided tours of the area in summer.
T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.olavskirken.no
Virgin Mary’s Sewing Needle, Avaldsnes.
This tall stone, close to the north wall of Olav’s
Church, is said to signify that the Day of Judgement will come when the point finally touches
the church wall. The gap is currently 9.2 cm …
Visnes Mine Area. In its day, the copper mine
at Visnes was the largest and most modern in
Northern Europe. The Museum depicts operation
of the mine from 1865 – 1972. Copper for the
Statue of Liberty in New York was mined here.
Attractive countryside and parkland.
T: +47 52 81 24 00, www.avaldsnes.info
Old Town Skudeneshavn. Skudeneshavn is a
still-thriving, real-life 19th Century clipper town.
A walk down Søragadå immerses you in all the
charm of the Empire style homes and cottages
of “South Street”.
The Museum in Mælandsgården,
Skudeneshavn. This old mansion serves up the
town’s rich history in authentic surroundings.
Fishing, herring salting, trade and shipping
have been the pillars of Skudeneshavn life for
almost two centuries. The Museum helps explain
how these forces have moulded the town.
T: +47 52 84 54 60, www.visitkarmoy.no
Karmøy Fishery Museum, Veavågen. Exhibits
show how the fisheries have developed from
the first days of motor-powered boats to the
present. The striking visual appearance of the
building is the work of the Snøhetta
architectural team.
T: +47 52 81 74 55, www.fiskerimuseum.net
Åkrehamn Coastal Museum. This interesting
collection, situated in the fishing harbour, has
displays of many artefacts and photographs of
bygone days, when Karmøy was a leading
fishing hub, and links with America were close.
T: +47 52 81 74 27, www.grunnviken.no
The Five Poor Maidens, Norheim.
Five tall stones stand beneath the high arch of
the Karmsund Bridge. This star-shaped grave
site dates from roughly 300 AD. Within the
stones a bronze vessel containing charred
human bones and bears’ claws was excavated.
Haugaland Zoo,Torvastad. This 10-acre zoo
contains about 250 animals, birds and reptiles
so far. Open in summer, and by appointment.
Limited parking!
Hauskevegen 30, 4260 Torvestad.
T: +47 52 83 81 84 / +47 95 44 24 13,
www.haugalandzoo.no
Rehaugane, Bø. These Burial Mounds dating
from the Bronze Age stand proud atop the
Reheia moors. Known as the Pyramides of the
North, they count among the finest relics of the
age in Norway.
Boathouses at Hop, Ferkingstad. The
foundations of these large buildings can be
seen on the Iron Age King Ferking Farm.
Follow the marked Scenic Heritage Path to
Åkrehamn.
Fishermen´s memorial, Ferkingstad.
This memorial was erected in remembrance of
the fishermen of Karmøy lost at sea in American
waters.
Syreneset Fort, Syre. This World-War II defence
installation was used during the Occupation to
watch over and control important shipping lanes.
HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS
YACHT HARBOURS
The Karmøy countryside is attractive and diverse
with many opportunities to get outdoors and
be active or simply relax:
www.haugalandet.friskifriluft.no
Skudeneshavn, Åkrehamn and Kopervik
all have facilities for visiting yachts with
showers, WC and laundry. The harbours
are conveniently placed in the town centres.
Lindøy Recreation Area. A magical setting in
Førdesfjorden, just south of Røyksund. The
island is circled by nature trails through
undulating, changing landscapes. Lindøy is a
popular berry-picking destination in late
summer.
Small boat fuel and provisions:
Torvastad:
Lorentz Storesund & Sønner AS,
T: +47 52 81 44 70
Kopervik:
Kopervik Bensin og Storkiosk AS (Shell),
T: +47 52 85 06 04
Røyksund:
Røyksund Mekaniske Verksted AS,
T: +47 52 83 66 43
Skudeneshavn:
Skude Fryseri AS, T: +47 52 84 65 55
Åkrehamn:
Åkrehamn Trålbøteri AS, T: +47 52 84 45 20
Fransahagen gardens and riding paths.
Numerous well-kept paths around Visnes
mining area.
Bukkøy, Avaldsnes. A naturally beautiful area
suitable for walking alongside Karmsundet. A
path leads from Olav’s Church at Avaldsnes.
South-Karmøy. Marked trails are shown
on a walking map available from Tourist
Information.
Stangelandsmarka, Kopervik. A wild area
south of Kopervik with lighted trails.
Eastern coast. The mainland side of Karmøy
features attractive countryside and historic
relics.
Ferkingstad and Åkra. The designated Scenic
Heritage Path connects historical sites along an
attractive nature trail.
Feøy. The tiny island of Feøy is renowned for its
intricate pattern of coves and canals, idyllic
recreational areas and bathing beach. Wild
sheep reign supreme, and their wool is used for
products sold at the Wool Barn. Summer café.
Guided tours on foot or by boat.
Feøy Brygge: [email protected],
T: +47 52 84 04 84.
Round Skudenes - A wonderful bike tour
around South Karmøy by country road and
coastal path.
North Sea Route - follow the Viking roads by
bike. A long-range bike trail that extends from
Kristiansand in the south to Haugesund in the
north.
Bike hire - from Tourist Information in
Skudeneshavn and Skudenes camping:
Kr 150 per day / kr 500 per week.
BATHING SPOTS
There is nothing quite like a visit to our long,
silky bathing beaches on a fine summer’s day.
Or a brisk walk along Åkrasanden with the
wind in your face! Our local “Costa del Sol”
offers pearly sands and clear waters, ideal for
swimming, sand castles and kite flying.
Lahammer, Skudeneshavn.
Sandholmen, Syre. Toilets.
Sandvesanden. Toilets.
Sandhåland
Hemnes
Mjølhussanden
Stavasanden
Åkrasanden. Toilets. Excellent surfing.
Lindøy Friluftsområde. Toilets.
Aksnesstranda. Toilets.
GOLF
Karmøy Golf Club, Skudeneshavn
9-hole course
T: +47 52 84 36 10 Faks. +47 52 83 26 05
www.karmoy-golfklubb.no
Nordvegen Golf Club, Torvastad
18-hole course
T: +47 52 83 29 50, www.nordvegengolf.no
Haugesund Golf Club, Kolnes
9-hole course
T: +47 52 82 00 05, www.haugesundgolf.no
ACCOMMODATION
Park Inn, Haugesund Airport Hotel
Helganesveien 24, 4262 Avaldsnes
T: +47 52 86 10 90
E-mail: [email protected]
www.rezidorparkinn.com
Middvik Feriesenter (vacation centre)
Middvikv. 38, 4262 Avaldsnes
T: +47 52 84 28 49
E-mail: [email protected]
www.middvikferiesenter.no
Tresviken Feriehytter (holiday cabins)
Tresviken 41, 4264 Kvalavåg
T: +47 52 84 02 46 / +47 97 71 02 71
E-mail: [email protected]
www.tresviken-feriehytter.no
Fjordstuene (fjord rooms)
Fosnav. 420, 5546 Røyksund
T: +47 41 21 50 79 / +47 41 21 50 80
E-mail: [email protected]
www.fjordstuene.no
Parken Terrasse
Åmandsgata 1, 4250 Kopervik
T: +47 52 85 18 88 / +47 413 05 007
E-mail: [email protected]
www.parkenterrasse.no
Broen leilighetssuite (apartments)
Stølebuktvegen 2 (sentrum), 4250 Kopervik
T: +47 90 65 09 76 / +47 970 33 360
E-mail: [email protected]
www.kopervik.info
Karmøy Vandrehjem (tourist hostel)
Austre Karmøy veg 23-37, 4250 Kopervik
T: +47 52 84 61 60, Fax +47 52 84 61 61
E-mail: [email protected]
www.hihostels.no/karmoy
Skiparvik Hytteutleie (cabin rental)
Sørstokke, 4250 Kopervik
T: +47 52 85 23 09
www.skiparvik.no
Dugneberg B&B
Dugneberg, 4270 Åkrehamn
T: +47 52 81 62 52
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dugneberg.com
Hedleholmen Feriehytte (holiday cabin)
4270 Åkrehamn
T: +47 51 67 53 68
Sandhåland camping
Sandhålandsveien 36, 4272 Sandve
T: +47 52 84 32 34, faks +47 52 84 39 90
E-mail: [email protected]
www.sandhaaland.no
Norneshuset Overnatting (accommodation)
Nordnes 7, P.O.Box 5, 4280 Skudeneshavn
T: +47 52 82 72 62 / +47 900 59 007
www.norneshuset.no
Reinertsen House
Søragadå 23, 4280 Skudeneshavn
T: +47 900 79 242
Sjølund Romutleie (room rental)
Kaigaten 3, 4280 Skudeneshavn
T: +47 52 82 93 20 / +47 416 92 598 /
+47 906 50 657
Skudenes Camping
Postvegen 129, 4280 Skudeneshavn
T: +47 920 98 565
www.skudenescamping.no
Vikeholmen Light
Skudeneshavn Seamen’s Association,
Vikeholmen, 4280 Skudeneshavn
T: +47 970 72 948
Geitungen Light
Haugesund Tourist Association
P.O.Box 432, 5501 Haugesund
T: +47 52 71 53 11
Haugens ferieleiligheter (holiday flats)
Korneliusholmen, 4280 Skudeneshavn
T: +47 90 85 76 58
COMMUNICATIONS
Airlines
RyanAir: T: +47 52 85 78 00, www.ryanair.com
Norwegian: T: +47 815 21 815, www.norwegian.no
SAS: T: +47 05400, www.sas.no
Widerøe: T: +47 810 01 200, www.wideroe.no
Wizz Air: www.wizzair.com
Taxi:
Karmøy Taxi, T: +47 52 85 80 80
Haugaland Taxi, T: +47 52 81 81 81
Haugesund Taxisentral, T: +47 52 80 80 80
Coach services:
Kystbussen, T: +47 05505. www.tide.no
Haukeliekspressen, T: +47 05505. www.tide.no
Kolumbus, T: +47 177, www.kolumbus.no
Flybuss, T: +47 05505. www.tide.no
Bus4You, T: +47 05070, www.nettbuss.no
Fast Ferry/Car Ferry:
Daily services Stavanger - Kopervik - Haugesund
Smedasundet, 5500 Haugesund
T: +47 05505. www.tide.no
Car ferries Arsvågen - Mortavika
T: +47 177, www.fjord1.no
CAMPER SERVICES
Chemical disposal: Shell Station in
Skudeneshavn, Skudenes Camping and Esso
Station in Avaldsnes.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Avaldsnes Tourist Information
Nordvegen History Centre, 4262 Avaldsnes
T: +47 52 81 24 00
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: www.avaldsnes.info
Kopervik Tourist Information
Statsråd Vinjesgt 25, 4250 Kopervik
T: +47 52 85 75 00
E-mail: [email protected]
Open weekdays: 7:30-3:30
Oasen Tourist Information
Oasen Storsenter shopping mall, 5508
Karmsund
T: +47 52 83 10 89
E-mail: [email protected]
Open: 10-8, Saturday 10-6
Skudeneshavn Tourist Information
Torget, 4280 Skudeneshavn
T: +47 52 85 80 00
E-mail: [email protected]
Open:
June/Aug: Mon-Sat 10-4. Sun 12-4.
Juli: Mon-Sat 10-6. Sun 12-6.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police, T: +47 02800
Emergency, T: +47 52 84 49 50. Åkrav. 47,
4296 Åkrehamn
www.visitkarmoy.no
www.visithaugesund.no