Inspiration

© Knut Ingebrigtsen

The Northern Lights
Come and witness the beautiful Northern Lights in Harstad! Let your eyes gaze upon the sheets of light that dance across the night sky, soothingly put your mind at ease. See our recommendations!
1. Book your arctic Harstad experience here!
  Start your experience of the Arctic right here in Harstad! Check out and book one of the many exciting activities for a unforgettable adventure.
2. Harstad Travel Guide
© Sigrid Schrøder

History & Culture
Winter in Harstad
Northern Lights hunt with Explore Harstad
Join a team of professional Northern Lights chasers, on a hunt for the elusive Northern Lights. Journey to the prime locations through the arctic island paradise of Hinnøya, for a viewing of the stunning natural phenomenon – Aurora Borealis.
© Øivind Arvola
The Adolf Gun sightseeing
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You need to book tickets in advance.
1. 1 Dec 20241 Dec 2025
© Andre Askeland

Basecamp Arctic
Harstad is the perfect base for your holiday in Northern Norway. With its' central location right between Tromsø and Lofoten, you can easily go on daytrips in the region whilst spending the night in the surroundings of Harstad.
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Harstad Bike Park
On Blåbærhaugen, only 2 kilometers from Harstad, you will find the world's most northern Worlc Cup certified pump tracks. The facility, which exists out of 3 modern courses is spectacular in the Norwegian scene. If you are an enthusiast, this is definitely worth a visit!
© Foto: Torstein Lund Sperstad

Hiking
© Foto: André Askeland
Medieval farm, Trondenes Historical centre
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition "1000 years with plow, cross and sword". From 125 NOK.
1. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
Food & Drink
The fragrance of delicious seafood is present in the streets of Harstad while strolling through the urban center. Treat yourself to some of the best dining that Northern Norway has to offer in this beauty of a city.
Grottebadet - The Waterpark underneath the city
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
1. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
2. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
The world's northernmost inhabited archipelago
Explore the vast and beautiful archipelago in Harstad – miles upon miles of rugged mountain peaks touching the stunning blue sky, hidden tranquil coves with waves gently cradling against the rocks..
© Harriet M. Olsen, Sør-Troms Museum
Trondenes Historical Centre
1000 years of plowing, cross and sword
1. 1 Jan 202523 Jun 2025
© Gaute Bruvik

Travelling to Harstad
Instead of finding out on your own how to get to Harstad, have we compiled this list of all recommended transportation methods for you!

Welcome to Harstad

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.