Vibrandsøy, Haugesund

Name: Vibrandsøy
Address: Haugesund, Norway

#9 among attractions in Haugesund

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Vibrandsøy or Vibrandsøya is an island in Haugesund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The island lies west of the densely built-up island of Hasseløy and northwest of the island of Risøy in the town of Haugesund. The island is now used as a recreational area. The island was part of the Torvastad municipality until 1965, and is the only part of the former municipality which was not incorporated into Karmøy. As such, the island is the newest part of the Haugesund municipality. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°24'54"N, 5°14'38"E

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Nearby attractions include: Haugesund Teater, Haugesund Rådhus, Haraldshaugen, Skåre Church.

0.8 miE
Theater
Haugesund Teater, Haugesund
20 min walk • Haugesund Teater is a theatre based in Haugesund, Norway and is regional theatre for Nord-Rogaland. The theatre was established in 1986. Maryon Eilertsen served as theatre director from 1993 to 1995. Birgit Amalie Nilssen was theatre director from 2005 to 2014.
1.2 miE
Architecture, City hall
Haugesund Rådhus, Haugesund
30 min walk • Haugesund City Hall is the city hall of Haugesund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.
1 miNE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Haraldshaugen, Haugesund
26 min walk • Haraldshaugen is a national monument in Haugesund, Norway. The monument was erected during the millennial celebration of Norway's unification into one kingdom under the rule of King Harald Fairhair.
0.8 miNE
Church
Skåre Church, Haugesund
20 min walk • Skåre Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the town of Haugesund. It is one of the two churches for the Skåre parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
0.9 miE
Church
Vår Frelsers kirke, Haugesund
24 min walk • Our Savior's Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haugesund Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the centre of the town of Haugesund. It is the church for the Vår Frelser parish which is part of the Haugaland prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum
Haugesund Art Gallery, Haugesund
19 min walk • The Haugesund Art Gallery stands in the north part of Haugesund with a view of the city park and rose garden. The art museum goes back to the Haugesund Art Society, founded in 1913.
0.4 miE
Island
Hasseløy, Haugesund
12 min walk • Hasseløy is an island in Haugesund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 0.3-square-kilometre island lies north of the island Risøy, south of the peninsula Killingøy, and between Vibrandsøy to the west and the mainland to the east.
0.6 miE
59°24'58"N • 5°15'35"E
Dokken museum, Haugesund
15 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1 miE
59°24'36"N • 5°16'14"E
Marilyn Monroe, Haugesund
26 min walk • Monuments and statues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vibrandsøy?

Nearby attractions include Hasseløy, Haugesund (12 min walk), Dokken museum, Haugesund (15 min walk), Haugesund Art Gallery, Haugesund (19 min walk), Skåre Church, Haugesund (20 min walk).

How to get to Vibrandsøy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vibrandsøy:

Ferry

Vibrandsøy hurtigbåtkai (9 min walk)
Haugesund hurtigbåtkai (23 min walk)

Bus

Haugesund bussterminal (27 min walk)