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…
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…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
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Join a team of professional Northern Lights chasers, on a hunt for the elusive Northern Lights.…
Get a panoramic view of Harstad in addition to a spectacular view of our fjords and mountains. From…
Explore the mountains on snowshoes. From 200 NOK.
Welcome to Harstad golf course!
Kvæfjord municipality
Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun…
All you need for you knitting projects, and much more.
Make the best of your experience by taking a hammock with you
Trastad Collections is an art and cultural museum that collects, communicates, exhibits and…
Welcome to Amfi Kanebogen shopping mall.
Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 950 NOK.
Elgen, 534 mals
An authentic 1920s setting.
Tourist information in Harstad - and are able to help you plan your trip in the region
Old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century.
A relic from the Cold War
If you want to go for an easy hike with spectacular views of the city and its surroundings -…
Charming miniature city which is a beloved attraction by all the visitors in Harstad
On this trip we head out by boat to not only find stunning scenery but also the animals that live…
Situated on Norway`s largest island of Hinnøya
A collection of buildings dating back over 250 years.
Just a short distance outside the center of Harstad you will find countless islands and beaches…
Europcar is available where you want a rental car - both in Harstad center and at the airport…
Arctic Waters is all about sharing our love for the northern Norwegian nature with anyone wanting…
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