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.
My Planner
My Planner
To build your own Itinerary, click 
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Already saved an Itinerary?
Harstad city in winter light
Searching for something...
- Accommodation
- Things to Do
- What's On
- Food & Drink
- Shopping
Accommodation Search
Things to Do Search
What's On Search
Food & Drink Search
Shopping Search
Accommodation Search
Things to Do Search
What's On Search
Food & Drink Search
Shopping Search
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…
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
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…
Accommodation Highlights
Participate in a snowshoe hike, just 30 minutes outside Harstad. Experience the polar night,…
Elgsnes located in a scenic area with mountains and fjords, green meadows and a rich flora and…
Lei en flott båt for å utforske skjærgården i Harstad.
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
Imposing and solid, Lundbrygga lies in the center of Sjøvegan. Located on the site of an older…
The beach at Elgsnes is one of the most beautiful and popular spots to witness the Northern Lights.…
Skånland
Skallan-Rå er en del av formidlingsprosjektet Fotefar mot nord, en veiviser til 10 000 år med…
Your sailing adventure in Northern Norways hidden paradise
Let’s face it. We are social creatures. Even when we need our privacy, we still want that feeling…
ADVENTURE WALKS IN BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN NORWEGIAN NATURE Join us for a wonderful walking…
It is a fantastic archipelago consisting of 52 islands. Fine white sandy beaches and excellent…
An authentic 1920s setting.
Tur på havet når sola står lavt på himmelen og verden er litt mer stille enn resten av dagen, er…
We can tailormake "packages" for different events alone, or in cooperation with others.
A collection of buildings dating back over 250 years.
Old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century.
Harstad Culture House is located in Harstad center, five minutes walking distance from the speed…
INVENTUM
Nupen viewpoint
One of Northern Norway's best-equipped "bygdetun"!
Scandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer…
Umami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can…
Gois Restaurant & Cocktailbar is an asian restaurant in the middle of urban Harstad. With modern…
Where can I find?...
- Accommodation
- Food & Drink
- Things to Do
- Photo Spot
Show Map
What's On
Ratings & Reviews
Powered By
© Visit Harstad 2026. All Rights Reserved