Haugesund Ferry Port
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Haugesund Ferry Port Overview
Haugesund Ferry Port is situated in the South - West of Norway on the coast of North Sea. Strategically Haugesund Ferry Port has always played an important role due to its location at the sound of Karmsund since the ships could pass through this ocean let without having to sail through the rough waters of the ocean. Haugesund is protected from the rough weather by the island of Karmoy and the archipelago Rovær.
The pearl of the South West, as the city of Haugesund is known is located where the roads meet the fjords out into the sea through the dramatic landscape, flanked by a glacier Folgefonna to the north and the bracing mountain formation of preikestolen in the south.
The coastal waters of Haugesund were the source of herring fish in the early years which developed the city through the years but nowadays petroleum is the main industry. However Haugesund has retained its tradition through the years and is still a cultural centre for its region. Several festivals are held here with the Norwegian International Film Festival and the Sildajazz (an international Jazz festival) being the largest.
Haugesund is not only a city engulfed with natural beauty but also has various historical and archaeological sites. The city centre itself has a distinctive street layout which makes it very attractive.
Haugesund Ferry Port Services
Haugesund ferry port is just 500 metres from the town centre, on the island of Risoy which is connected by a bridge. Haugesund Ferry port serves well for the departures and arrivals for overnight ferries from Newcastle in England with well laid out facilities for the passengers at the terminal including toilets, drinks vending machines, disabled access and luggage lockers etc.
Longterm parking is available opposite Flotmyr Bus terminal and near the stadium. Short term parking is available in Skåregaten and Sorhauggaten, parking meters are located in the town centre which is not far away.
Please note : The current DFDS route between Bergen-Haugesund-Stavanger and Newcastle will close on 1st September 2008.
Haugesund Ferry Port Directions
By Car
Take the motorway E39 from Bergen and Stavanger to Haugesund, E39 is called the Coastal Highway, you will encounter the Byfjord Tunnel which is the world's most impressive subsea tunnel. This tunnel is 5830 meters long and 223 meters below the sea level making your journey even more exciting.
If travelling from Oslo and the eastern Norway take E 134 which takes you across the Haukelifjellet Mountains with many scenic view points.
By Rail
Railway station is located just a short walk away in Haugesund city centre. The Norwegian State railway serves all the routes along the Southern coast of Norway all the way to Oslo. There is no service towards the North.
By Bus
The bus terminal is just 500 meters away from the ferry terminal on Smedasundet (the harbour). Norway Bussekspress operates services to and fro services to Oslo, Kristiansand, Setesdal, Haugesund and Bergen.
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Haugesund Ferry Port - Terminal Map |
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Haugesund Ferry Port Operators |
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Haugesund Ferry Port Addresses |
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Fjordline : Garpeskjærskaienx, N5501, Norway
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Haugesund Ferry Port Routes |
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Haugesund Ferry Port Information |
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Haugesund Ferry Port - Freight |
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