Haugesund, Norway cruise holidays

The official language spoken in Haugesund is Norwegian

The currency in Haugesund is the Norwegian krone (NOK)

1.5ltr bottle of water = 15.35 kr (approx. £1.30)

Coffee (from a restaurant) = 38.50 kr (approx. £3.25)

0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = 83.00 kr (approx. £6.95)

Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = 800.00 kr (approx. £66.85)

Tipping is not required or expected in Norway and is entirely voluntary and up to the individual. That being said, some prefer to round up to the nearest 10 or 100 NOK.

Good morning - God morgen "Goo moh-ohrn"

Good afternoon - God ettermiddag "Gooh eh-ter-mee-dahg"

Good night - God natt "Gooh naht"

Hello - Hallo "Hallo"

Where is - Hvor er…? "Woor err"

Please - Vær så snill "Var-saw snill"

Thank you - Takk "Tahk"

Excuse me - Unnskyld meg "Unn-shill mei"

I dont understand - Jeg forstår ikke "Yay for-storh ee-keh"

Coffee

Norway has a strong coffee culture and Haugesund is no different, with welcoming cafés run by expert baristas.

Lunch

Haugesund has a variety of restaurants where you can escape the often-brisk climate and warm yourself with a hearty meal.

Drinks

A number of typically Norwegian, down-to-earth pubs can be found in Haugesund, as well as some upscale cocktail spots.

Shopping

Those wanting to pick up souvenirs in Haugesund have plenty of shops to peruse, from local delis to fashionable home stores.

Culture

Discover Haugesund's unique history as a key port for the herring trade, and the site of a pivotal Viking battle.

Outdoor

Haugesund is full of interesting spots to explore, from monuments to museums to stunning Nordic lakes.