59°08,75’N 05°15,91’E After having sailed across the open sea off the coast of Karmøy - or after crossing Boknafjorden from the south - it might feel good to relax in the guest harbour in Skudeneshavn. This little wooden town grew as a result of the herring fisheries in the early 1800s, and then gradually became an important maritime town with many proud sailing ships. Today the city is quieter, except throughout the summer months. Old Skudeneshavn is among Europe's best-preserved cities. The town centre has a total of 130 houses and warehouses from the 1800s, and is strictly protected. A few years ago the town was named “Norway’s summer city of the year”. Every July, the town organizes a coast culture festival, the largest in western Norway. In Mælandsgården, there is a nice museum. Still, the best thing about being in Skudeneshavn is just to stroll down the charming, narrow streets. In Reinertshuset you can even enjoy life in the "world's smallest cafe" with three tables and 12 chairs.
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