Sild & City Boat Sightseeing

Enjoy a guided electric city boat sightseeing cruise followed by traditional herring and local apple flavours from Hardanger.

Taste the region. Experience Haugesund from the sea.

Join us for a unique local experience inspired by Haugesund's proud herring heritage and the vibrant atmosphere of the festival weekend.

Your journey begins with a guided city boat sightseeing cruise through the historic Smedasundet and Haugesund harbour. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the city while hearing stories about Haugesund's maritime history, local landmarks and the traditions that helped shape the region.

After the cruise, we'll gather to enjoy traditional herring together with carefully selected local flavours from the region, including authentic apple flavours from Hardanger, creating a true taste of Western Norway.

Whether you're visiting Haugesund during the festival weekend, entertaining family, friends or business guests, or simply looking for a memorable local experience, Sild & City Boat Sightseeing offers the perfect combination of sightseeing, history and local flavours.

Tour information

Available dates
6–8 August

Duration
Approximately 1.5–2 hours

Meeting point
Viking Adventure Visitor Centre
Fløttmannsgata 2, 5527 Haugesund

Included
Guided city boat sightseeing
Traditional herring
Local tasting experience featuring apple flavours from Hardanger
Local storytelling