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
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…
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
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Old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century.
Elgsnes chapel
Salangen Country Museum lies nestled in beautiful and fertile farmland at Prestbakken in Upper…
Vi tilbyr unike smaksopplevelser tilvirket av lokale råvarer, til butikker, skafferier og…
Let’s face it. We are social creatures. Even when we need our privacy, we still want that feeling…
Tjeldsund municipality
Restored sami settlement in very beautiful surroundings, abandoned in 1958.
Drømmer du om en av de mer spreke toppene rundt Harstad?
We can tailormake "packages" for different events alone, or in cooperation with others.
A relic from the Cold War
Røkenes Farm is the pearl in the north
Nupen viewpoint
Open air museum on the saga-island Bjarkøy.
Umami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can…
Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 950 NOK.
Tourist information in Harstad - and are able to help you plan your trip in the region
In terms of accessibility, transportation and price we are certain to have the best offer for…
Welcome to Harstad golf course!
With a delightful view of the beautiful Tjeldsundet we have the pleasure to serve all kinds of…
Modern church from 1958, built in traditional style.
Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun…
We will help you find the best routes, and share our local knowledge regarding weather so that you…
All you need for you knitting projects, and much more.
Do you want to go mountaineering in Harstad, and you value both the experience itself and the…
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