How far is town from the Haugesund cruise pier?

Town centre is about 950 m / 20 minutes on foot from Garpeskjærskaien over the town bridge (Fjord Norway). Ships berth alongside — no tender. The bridge can feel steep for some wheelchair users; a shuttle or taxi is the usual alternative.

Last updated: 1 November 2026 (Europe/Oslo).

Risøy bridge and harbour approach in Haugesund — Haugesund Risøy bridge 05.2010.jpg — photo: styx-x · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Distance ~950 m

Walk ~20 min

Quay 297 m

Airport 15 km / ~16 min

Where do cruise ships dock?

Garpeskjærskaien (Haugesund Cruise Port) — 297 m quay, ISPS-compliant, takes large ships. Port lists 1 km / 2 min drive to the centre.

Source: Karmsund Havn · checked 2026-11-01 · OSM: 59.41095, 5.25746

More quay facts

First cruise ship 2013; 134 calls / ~420,000 passengers booked for 2023 (per port page). Port-call register uses berth code '3-0522 (G-kai2)' for cruise calls (e.g. Mein Schiff Flow).

How to get in

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Walk

~950 m / ~20 min over the town bridge.

Fjord Norway

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Shuttle

Usually offered on call days; often stops at Vår Frelsers kirke. Confirm on board.

Fjord Norway

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Taxi

Available at the pier.

Fjord Norway

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Access

Bridge can feel steep for wheelchair users — shuttle or taxi advised.

Fjord Norway EN guide

What is on the quay?

Combined tourist info + souvenir shop, taxis, ATM and free wifi («Haugesund Cruise Port»).

Fjord Norway cruise campaign

TODO: Confirm current shuttle price and exact drop-off stop on a live call day. Not confirmed in our dataset.

Vår Frelsers kirke and Haugesund harbour — Vår Frelsers kirke and Haugesund Harbour.jpg — photo: Vintage Fan 5678 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Useful first stops

Haugesund folkebibliotek

verified

practical · Kirkegata 151, 5527 Haugesund

⏱ Staffed Mo–We 09–19; Th 09–15; Fr 09–16; Sa 10–16 🚶 20 min walk

Website

Source: library site · dataset 2026-10-23

More detail

Self-service (meråpent) Mo–Fr 07:00–22:00; Sa–Su closed. OSRM walk from quay.

hos Carlos (Gamle Slaktehuset)

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cafe · Strandgata 70, 5528 Haugesund

⏱ Mo–Fr 09–17; Sa 10–16 🚶 20 min walk

Website

Source: hoscarlos.no · dataset 2026-10-23

hos Carlos (library)

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cafe · Kirkegata 151, 5527 Haugesund

⏱ Mo–Th 09–17; Fr 09–16 🚶 20 min walk

Website

Source: hoscarlos.no · dataset 2026-10-23

Inside the public library. Saturday hours conflict between two blocks on the site.

MM Cafe og Bar

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cafe · Indre kai, Haugesund

⏱ Mo–Sa 11:30–23; Su 13–23 🚶 15 min walk

Website

Source: mmcafeogbar.no · dataset 2026-10-23

Address on site only as 'Indre kai' (no house number).

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Bus, taxi or car instead?

See getting around for hop-on hop-off (cruise days), car rental and Steinsfjellet.

FAQ

How far is Haugesund centre from the cruise pier?

About 950 m / roughly 20 minutes on foot over the town bridge, according to Fjord Norway.

Do cruise ships tender in Haugesund?

No. Ships dock alongside at Garpeskjærskaien (Haugesund Cruise Port).

Is the walk accessible with a wheelchair?

Fjord Norway notes the bridge can feel steep for wheelchair users and advises shuttle or taxi.