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
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
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.
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
Accommodation Highlights
Thon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities.
Imposing and solid, Lundbrygga lies in the center of Sjøvegan. Located on the site of an older…
Tjeldsund municipality
Tjeldsundbrua Hotel is located just 18 km from Harstad Narvik Airport Evenes.
On this trip we head out by boat to not only find stunning scenery but also the animals that live…
Just a short distance outside of Harstad city center you will find numerous tempting islands and…
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
A RIB takes you on a trip to Harstads archipelago to see the empire of famous Viking Chieftain,…
Cavewalk in Okshola
Do you want to experience the Northern Lights in a unique fashion? Join us on a journey away from…
Experience the enchanting winter landscape of Harstad on a snowshoe trip. This unique adventure by…
Do you want to experience Norwegian salmon-farming? Then you`re very welcome to visit our…
INVENTUM
Umami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can…
Aboard a RIB to Bjarkøy. Great trip for hobby ornithologists, and people interested in birding.…
Bjarkøy er rik på historie, og du finner fotefar-stien i et kulturlandskap som er utpekt til å være…
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
There are hundreds of small and remote islands right outside of Harstad, perfect for camping and…
If you want to go for an easy hike with spectacular views of the city and its surroundings -…
Participate in a snowshoe hike, just 30 minutes outside Harstad. Experience the polar night,…
See traces of the Vikings in Altevågen. Learn about the Middle Ages in Trondenes, and the worlds…
Mountain Walk suitable for most people with a great views across Tjeldsundet.
An extensive electro exhibition.
It is a fantastic archipelago consisting of 52 islands. Fine white sandy beaches and excellent…
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