Welcome Hub

New to Haugalandet? Welcome Hub Haugalandet helps you settle in. We bring together useful information, events, job support, and social meeting places, so you and your loved ones can build a good life in your new surroundings.

Making Haugalandet feel like home

Planning your move

Considering a move to Haugalandet? Here’s what you need to know before you arrive, from residence and work permits to job hunting and finding your dream home.

After arriving

From ID numbers and healthcare to opening a bank account and learning Norwegian, here’s some practical essentials to help you settle into everyday life.

The good life at Haugalandet

Looking for things to do or people to meet? Discover what Haugalandet has to offer, from nature and food to community and culture – making this region a great place to live.

Upcoming events

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September 2025

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Language Café

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.

Gründerloftet

MINGEL x Gründerloftet

Gründerloftet

Curious about entrepreneurial life, building your own business or just want to meet new people and get inspired? Join us at MINGEL x Gründerloftet!

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Language Café

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Language Café

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Language Café

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Language Café

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Language Café

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Language Café

Haugesund Public Library – Non-Fiction Department (2nd floor)

Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.

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As a member, you’ll get our newsletter straight to your inbox, with updates on upcoming events and useful information.
Looking for a job, or helping your partner settle into the local job market? You can also upload your CV, and we’ll be happy to support your job search.

Become a member of Welcome Hub Haugalandet today and stay in the loop!

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