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.
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.
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
Accommodation Highlights
This is the ultimate winter ascend in the area.
There are hundreds of small and remote islands right outside of Harstad, perfect for camping and…
Mountain Walk suitable for most people with a great views across Tjeldsundet.
Experience the enchanting winter landscape of Harstad on a snowshoe trip. This unique adventure by…
Thon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities. The well equipped rooms…
Come and enjoy the wildlife around the Wharf, visit the exhibitions and our cafè. This old trading…
CITY SIGHTSEEING THROUGH HARSTAD'S STREETS AND HISTORY Harstad was separated from nearby areas…
Sparebank 1 Northern Norway has grown in step with the development of local communities and the…
From trading post to charming rural museum.
With a delightful view of the beautiful Tjeldsundet we have the pleasure to serve all kinds of…
Just a short distance outside the center of Harstad you will find countless islands and beaches…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
The only completely preserved herring oil factory from the early 1900s in Norway.
Elgsnes chapel
Welcome to Two-Foto online! On pages you can find information about products and services…
Are you an experienced sailor? Then take your family and sail in the archipelago between Harstad,…
Participate in a snowshoe hike, just 30 minutes outside Harstad. Experience the polar night,…
Visit this cosy cafè in historic surroundings.
Situated on Norway`s largest island of Hinnøya
Make the best of your experience by taking a hammock with you
Umami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can…
One of Northern Norway's best-equipped "bygdetun"!
På Sandsøya finnes et eldorado av turstier, med fjellet Veten som midtpunkt med sine 212 moh.
Tur på havet når sola står lavt på himmelen og verden er litt mer stille enn resten av dagen, er…
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