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…
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
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Trastad Collections is an art and cultural museum that collects, communicates, exhibits and…
Røkenes Gård - a hidden treasure in the north where you can delight yourself with a splendid dinner…
Experiencing the midnight sun is a must when visiting northern Norway in summer.
Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun…
A unique experience right on the beautiful beach of Elgsnes. Join us for a gourmet-evening in…
With a delightful view of the beautiful Tjeldsundet we have the pleasure to serve all kinds of…
Visit this cosy cafè in historic surroundings.
Elgen, 534 mals
Restored sami settlement in very beautiful surroundings, abandoned in 1958.
Scuba Diving together with Arctic Sea to Summits in the archipelago of Harstad
Mountain Walk suitable for most people with a great views across Tjeldsundet.
A unique and idyllic hotel in historic surroundings.
Kvæfjord municipality
Nupen viewpoint
An extensive electro exhibition.
From trading post to charming rural museum.
Make the best of your experience by taking a hammock with you
It is a fantastic archipelago consisting of 52 islands. Fine white sandy beaches and excellent…
Open air museum on the saga-island Bjarkøy.
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
Scandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer…
INVENTUM
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
A relic from the Cold War
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