Haugesund

This coastal town on the Karmsundet strait in southwest Norway, Haugesund has a compact centre with a concentration of cafés and restaurants within walking distance of the water, with mountain terrain and scenic viewpoints accessible in the surrounding area. It sits roughly between Stavanger to the south and Bergen to the north, making it a practical base for exploring this stretch of the Norwegian coast.

• Population40,321
• Nearest water1.5 km
• Nearest mountain0.8 km