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A new parking area for motorhomes will be created in the centre of Haugesund, Norway. 15 spaces will be reserved on the island of Bakarøy, near the Herring Museum. The facility is scheduled to open in a couple of months.
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A new parking area for motorhomes will be created in the centre of Haugesund, Norway. 15 spaces will be reserved on the island of Bakarøy, near the He...
A new parking area for motorhomes will be created in the centre of Haugesund, Norway. 15 spaces will be reserved on the island of Bakarøy, near the Herring Museum. The facility is scheduled to open in a couple of months.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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