Situated on Norway’s biggest Island, Hinnøya, you find Harstad – a region with unforgettable nature experiences, local food with excellent chefs, genuine shops, music festivals, an untouched archipelago and much more! Home to the most romantic place in Norway to see the midnight sun and in the middle of the northern lights belt – Harstad is ready to seduce you as well! With 24/7 hours of sunlight in summertime and the mysterious green and purple northern lights in wintertime, the natural phenomena in the Harstad area can be experienced all year.
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Welcome to Harstad
Things you just can't miss in Harstad
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
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The tv tower in Harstad is about 10 minutes from the city center by car.
One of Northern Norway's best-equipped "bygdetun"!
If you want to go for an easy hike with spectacular views of the city and its surroundings -…
All you need for you knitting projects, and much more.
Welcome to Amfi Kanebogen shopping mall.
The beach at Elgsnes is one of the most beautiful and popular spots to witness the Northern Lights.…
In Salangen is the huge body of the old Salangsverket.
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
Elgsnes chapel
Experiencing the midnight sun is a must when visiting northern Norway in summer.
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
Sculpture "7 magic points"
Open air museum on the saga-island Bjarkøy.
A hike through the untouched winter landscape, along snow covered trails in the mountains.Strap on…
The trail network which is prepared by the Cooperation Kvæfjord Tracks have become quite extensive…
Sparebank 1 Northern Norway has grown in step with the development of local communities and the…
Just a short distance outside of Harstad city center you will find numerous tempting islands and…
Trondenes Middle Ages visitor park opens its' gates this summer! The park illustrates how a…
Imposing and solid, Lundbrygga lies in the center of Sjøvegan. Located on the site of an older…
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
From trading post to charming rural museum.
On this trip we head out by boat to not only find stunning scenery but also the animals that live…
Do you want to experience the Northern Lights in a unique fashion? Join us on a journey away from…
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