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
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
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Explore the mountains on snowshoes. From 200 NOK.
Lei en flott båt for å utforske skjærgården i Harstad.
An extensive electro exhibition.
Aboard a RIB to Bjarkøy. Great trip for hobby ornithologists, and people interested in birding.…
On this trip we head out by boat to not only find stunning scenery but also the animals that live…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
Get a panoramic view of Harstad in addition to a spectacular view of our fjords and mountains. From…
All you need for you knitting projects, and much more.
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
A RIB takes you on a trip to Harstads archipelago to see the empire of famous Viking Chieftain,…
Bertheustorget indoor shopping is located in Harstad city center
A guided tour in the farm's cultivated landscape with glimpses from the farm history through 10 000…
CITY SIGHTSEEING THROUGH HARSTAD'S STREETS AND HISTORY Harstad was separated from nearby areas…
Do you want to experience the Northern Lights in a unique fashion? Join us on a journey away from…
We will help you find the best routes, and share our local knowledge regarding weather so that you…
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
Trastad Collections is an art and cultural museum that collects, communicates, exhibits and…
Make the best of your experience by taking a hammock with you
An arena for a broad range of artistc expressions, exhibiting of local, national and international…
Kvæfjord municipality
Visit this cosy cafè in historic surroundings.
Vi tilbyr unike smaksopplevelser tilvirket av lokale råvarer, til butikker, skafferier og…
The most enjoyable hotel in the city, with a fantastic quayside location.
Open air museum on the saga-island Bjarkøy.
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