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…
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.
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The city's most popular hiking terrain.
Elgsnes located in a scenic area with mountains and fjords, green meadows and a rich flora and…
From trading post to charming rural museum.
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
Come and enjoy the wildlife around the Wharf, visit the exhibitions and our cafè. This old trading…
1000 years of plowing, cross and sword
Elgen, 534 mals
Introduction to Skimountaineering (Skimo). Are you an adventure seeking spirit that likes to go on…
Skallan-Rå er en del av formidlingsprosjektet Fotefar mot nord, en veiviser til 10 000 år med…
Vi tilbyr unike smaksopplevelser tilvirket av lokale råvarer, til butikker, skafferier og…
A guided tour in the farm's cultivated landscape with glimpses from the farm history through 10 000…
Experiencing the midnight sun is a must when visiting northern Norway in summer.
Movie reviews of all our movies can be found at any time on our website, either by clicking on the…
Harstad Culture House is located in Harstad center, five minutes walking distance from the speed…
Bertheustorget indoor shopping is located in Harstad city center
Kvæfjord Matkultur is a network consisting out of local businesses that produce, sell and…
While horseriding you will experience the beautiful and versatile nature around Tennvassåsen, with…
Participate in a snowshoe hike, just 30 minutes outside Harstad. Experience the polar night,…
Experience the joy and excitement of what is happening underneath the water's surface
Prøv å stå eller sitte på et stort stabilt SUP brett der du og din kjæreste, venn, familiemedlem…
A relic from the Cold War
If you want to go for an easy hike with spectacular views of the city and its surroundings -…
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
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