Haugesund
Haugesund · Norway · View on map
A port town on Norway's southwest coast, in an area known as the birthplace of Norway. Nearby sites are associated with King Harald Fairhair, combining Viking history with tranquil fjord scenery. Ships can dock in the town center, making this an easy port to explore on foot.
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Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: UTSIRA FYR · about 24.9 km from port · elevation difference about 50 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.
Prices from nearby Stavanger (about 55 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
About 8.1 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Ports in the same region
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