Welcome to Haugesund
The small town of Haugesund offers a broad spectrum of natural beauty ranging from a vast and wild coastline to snow capped mountains with cascading waterfalls flowing into the fjords. The town’s biggest claim to fame is that the father of Norma Jean Baker, better known as Marilyn Monroe, originally came from Haugesund.
Facts
| Population | 31,000 |
| Currency | Norwegian Kroner (NOK) 1 krone = 100 øre |
| Opening hours | General opening hours are from 9am to 7pm on weekdays and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays. The shopping centre has extended opening hours and is generally open from 9am to 9pm on weekdays and 9am to 6pm on Saturdays. All shops are closed on Sundays. |
| Newspapers | Haugesund Avis Rogalands Avis Aftenposton |
| Emergency numbers | 112 |
| Tourist information | Haugesund Turistinformasjon Address: Strandgaten 171 Tel: +47 52010830 |
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