Haugesund Cruise Port
Haugesund, Norway · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Garpaskjærskaien — Cruise Quay, Haugesund.
Walkable town port: cross the bridge from the quay into a compact centre; the Viking sites at Avaldsnes need a short bus or taxi.
At a glance
Port summary
Cruise ships dock at Garpaskjærskaien at the northern entrance to Haugesund, about 950 m (a 15-20 minute walk) from the town centre across a bridge over Smedasundet. The compact centre, main street (Haraldsgata) and harbourfront are easily walkable; the Viking history sites at Avaldsnes and the village of Skudeneshavn need a bus or taxi.
Cruise dock
Garpaskjærskaien — Cruise Quay
The main cruise quay at the northern entrance to Haugesund, able to take the largest ships (297 m). A tourist info point and souvenir shop sit at the pier; the town centre is a 15-20 minute walk across the bridge, with a shuttle on most calls.
Latitude: 59.4118, Longitude: 5.257
See dock on port map →Getting to Haugesund
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
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A card or phone covers everything in Haugesund; you do not need Norwegian cash.
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4 comparedHaugesund panoramic city tour and Haraldshaugen National Monument
≈ 3 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€60$67
Do it yourself
€18$20
Save ≈ €42Save ≈ $47 (70% off)
Ships dock at Garpaskjær quay, a flat 15-minute walk from the town centre – follow the City Centre signs over the bridge into Haraldsgata. For Haraldshaugen (2 km north) take Kolumbus bus 201 from the Strandgata stop and get off at "Gard" (the Esso station); the fare is NOK 45 / ~€4 one-way bought in the Kolumbus Billett app, as cards are not accepted onboard (cash NOK 65). The monument grounds are free and open; the rest of the day is on foot in the compact centre.
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Historic Avaldsnes Viking village and Nordvegen History Centre
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€90$101
Do it yourself
€25$28
Save ≈ €65Save ≈ $73 (72% off)
Avaldsnes is about 10 km south on Karmøy island. From the cruise pier walk into town and take Kolumbus bus 208, 209 or 210 from Strandgata to Avaldsnes – a ~25-minute ride, NOK 45 / ~€4 one-way in the Kolumbus Billett app (cards not accepted onboard), then a 20-minute walk to the History Centre. In summer (15 Jun–13 Aug 2026) the combined ticket is NOK 190 / ~€17 and covers the centre, the Viking Farm longhouses and St. Olav's Church with guided tours. Buses run roughly every 30 min on weekdays and less often at weekends, so check return times before you set off.
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Ready-made port days
9 plansThe Haugesund Town Classic
Herring-town waterfront, the pastel main street and King Harald's statue — the whole compact centre on foot, for the price of a coffee.
Haraldshaugen: Birthplace of Norway
Bus out to the granite obelisk over King Harald Fairhair's grave, then walk the coastal monument park where Norway says it began.
Avaldsnes: Norway's Oldest Royal Seat
Cross to Karmøy for the Nordvegen history centre, the reconstructed Viking farm and a medieval stone church on the sea lane that named Norway.
Røvær Island Escape
A scheduled express boat to a car-free island of 100 souls — harbour, boathouses, coast paths and a café, for a tenth of the RIB-safari price.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Haugesund?
- Your ship docks directly at the Haugesund cruise terminal in Norway.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Haugesund?
- Yes. Haugesund is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Haugesund centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Local bus, Hop-on Hop-off, Taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Haugesund?
- Plan for at least 2.5 hours ashore to see Haugesund independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Haugesund and are cards accepted?
- Haugesund uses the Norwegian krone. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Haugesund cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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