Things to do in Haugesund
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Smedasundet
Haugesund's waterfront promenade, Smedasundet, is almost entirely given over to restaurants, giving the area an agreeable hum whenever the weather's warm. Any Haugesund restaurant worth its salt morphs into a bar as the night wears on.
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NB Sørensen’s Damskipsexpedisjon
One of the more architecturally distinguished buildings along Smedasundet, Sørensen’s has Norwegian staples with creative twists such as fillet of monkfish with vegetarian lasagne or soy-and-honey-marinated pork neck.
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Marilyn Monroe Monument
Bizarrely, Haugesund claims to be the ancestral home of Marilyn Monroe, whose father, a local baker, emigrated to the USA. A monument on the quay, next to the Rica Maritim Hotel, commemorates the 30th anniversary of her death.
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Haraldshaugen
Haraldshaugen, the burial site of Viking King Harald Hårfagre, who died of plague at Avaldsnes on nearby Karmøy, is 1.5km north of Haugesund. The obelisk, erected in 1872, commemorates the decisive 872 battle.
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To Glass
There aren’t many reasons to drag yourself away from the waterfront, but this achingly cool restaurant and wine bar is one of them. Try the entrecote sandwich (Nkr159) for a filling, but affordable meal.
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Lothes Mat & Vinhus
With its lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the waterfront and period wood architecture, this long-standing Haugesund landmark is always full and deservedly so.
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Rådhus
Haugesund has retained many of its historical buildings, with the highlights including the Rådhus (town hall).
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