Haus, Osterøy

Village in Western Norway, Norway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Haus[3] (or Hausvik[1][4]) is a village in Osterøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the southwestern coast of the island of Osterøy along the Sørfjorden. The village lies across the Sørfjorden from the villages of Ytre Arna and Garnes. The village of Valestrandfossen lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north along the fjord.

CountryNorway
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Post Code
5286 Haus
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Haus
Hausvik[1]
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Coordinates: 60.4531°N 5.49603°E / 60.4531; 5.49603
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordhordland
MunicipalityOsterøy Municipality
Area
  Total
0.35 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2025)[1]
  Total
583
  Density1,666/km2 (4,310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
5286 Haus
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The 0.35-square-kilometre (86-acre) village has a population (2025) of 583 and a population density of 1,666 inhabitants per square kilometre (4,310/sq mi).[1]

The Osterøy Bridge is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the village, connecting Osterøy island to the mainland of Bergen Municipality. Before the opening of the bridge in 1997, there was a regular ferry route from Haus to Garnes. The ferry route was discontinued after the bridge opened.[4]

Haus Church is located in the village, serving the southwestern part of Osterøy. The village of Haus was the administrative centre of the old Haus Municipality that existed from 1838 until 1964.[4]

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