Welcome Hub
New to Haugalandet? Welcome Hub Haugalandet helps you settle into this vibrant region on Norway’s west coast. We bring together useful information, events, job support, and social spaces — so you and your loved ones can build a good life here and discover what makes this region special.
A softer landing in Haugalandet
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.
Life in 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.
Mingel x Tysværtunet kulturhus
New to Haugalandet – or just curious to meet new people?
Join our monthly afterwork, meet new people and find out what’s happening in the region. Welcome to Mingel x Tysværtunet kulturhus on Thursday October 1!
Become a Mingel host
Ambassador?
If you think the concept sounds exciting and want to help expand it, or if you have ideas for fun activities to help newcomers to the region connect, we’d be happy to hear from you.
Upcoming events
October 2026
Social bonfire on Lindøya, Røyksund
Join DNT ung voksen Haugesund – a group for young adults (ages 25-35) who want to explore hiking opportunities in and around Haugalandet together! No skill requirements – just a willingness to enjoy nature and have fun!
Cabin trip to Blomstølen with summit hike at Skredkollen
Join DNT ung voksen Haugesund – a group for young adults (ages 25-35) who want to explore hiking opportunities in and around Haugalandet together! No skill requirements – just a willingness to enjoy nature and have fun!
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Meet Talentsamarbeidet at the Career Fair in Haugesund
Are you a student or a jobseeker? Join Talentsamarbeidet’s career fair on October 21 and get to know the business community in Haugalandet better!
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Mingel x Haugesund Sparebank
Join our monthly afterwork, meet new people and find out what’s happening in the region. Welcome to Mingel x Haugesund Sparebank on Thursday November 5!
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Single Mingel
A relaxed, low-pressure social evening for single people who want to meet others in a natural way!
Climbing evening in H-Veggen
Join DNT ung voksen Haugesund – a group for young adults (ages 25-35) who want to explore hiking opportunities in and around Haugalandet together! No skill requirements – just a willingness to enjoy nature and have fun!
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Headlamp hike in Moksheimskogen
Join DNT ung voksen Haugesund – a group for young adults (ages 25-35) who want to explore hiking opportunities in and around Haugalandet together! No skill requirements – just a willingness to enjoy nature and have fun!
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Christmas Mingel
Join our monthly afterwork, meet new people and find out what’s happening in the region. Welcome to Christmas Mingel on Thursday December 3!
Christmas social at Flokehyttene
Join DNT ung voksen Haugesund – a group for young adults (ages 25-35) who want to explore hiking opportunities in and around Haugalandet together! No skill requirements – just a willingness to enjoy nature and have fun!
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Christmas porridge in Djupadalen
Join DNT ung voksen Haugesund – a group for young adults (ages 25-35) who want to explore hiking opportunities in and around Haugalandet together! No skill requirements – just a willingness to enjoy nature and have fun!
Football Mingel x Haugar
Are you passionate about football, or just curious to give it a try? Join us at Football Mingel x Haugar on Tuesdays!
Norwegian Language Café
Meet new people, practice the language and have fun together! The offer is free and open to everyone, regardless of Norwegian level.
Student Mingel x Talentsamarbeidet
Are you a student and spending the Christmas holidays in Haugalandet? Join us for a useful and social end-of-year Christmas get-together with Talentsamarbeidet!
Job helper
We’re here to help you on your way to your dream job in Haugalandet. We also assist your partner in getting a job!
Latest news
Took the study break at Mingel
Pizza, new connections and psychological safety were on the menu when Helse Fonna hosted Mingel at Vinbaren in Haugesund.
More than 1,000 people have joined Mingel – now Welcome Hub is ready for the next step
Since Welcome Hub Haugalandet was established in January, 1,075 people have taken part in 46 Mingel events. On Wednesday, the partners reviewed the first eight months – and discussed how the initiative should develop further.
From a hotel job to an engineering role
Language, networks and persistence were key themes when professionals and international newcomers shared experiences from working life in Haugalandet during Mingel x Mangfoldsfest on Wednesday June 10.
International job fair in the Netherlands: Many look to Norway
This weekend, Haugaland Vekst participated in Emigration Expo in Utrecht – Europe’s largest fair for working and living abroad. This year’s participation confirms the strong interest in south-west Norway, and that Haugalandet has much to offer those seeking a new life in Norway.
All your new friends are here. You should come too.
Mingel is a monthly, informal after-work concept for anyone who wants to mingle, expand their social circle and get to know the business community in Haugalandet.
Our partners
Does your company or organisation want to help international talent feel welcome and thrive in Haugalandet? Join us!
