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
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.
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.
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On this kayakcourse you will learn the basic skills that are required to go out kayaking on your…
INVENTUM
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
The world's oldest schooner, a proud sailing ship from 1868, based in Harstad.
Your sailing adventure in Northern Norways hidden paradise
An authentic 1920s setting.
This is the ultimate winter ascend in the area.
Europcar is available where you want a rental car - both in Harstad center and at the airport…
On this trip we head out by boat to not only find stunning scenery but also the animals that live…
Just a short distance outside the center of Harstad you will find countless islands and beaches…
Tjeldsund municipality
An extensive electro exhibition.
Trondenes Church is the northernmost and one of the most important stone churches from medieval…
Thon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities. The well equipped rooms…
Arctic Waters is all about sharing our love for the northern Norwegian nature with anyone wanting…
Sculpture "7 magic points"
Visit this cosy cafè in historic surroundings.
The beach at Elgsnes is one of the most beautiful and popular spots to witness the Northern Lights.…
Trondenes Middle Ages visitor park opens its' gates this summer! The park illustrates how a…
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
Just a short distance outside of Harstad city center you will find numerous tempting islands and…
Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 950 NOK.
Do you want to experience Norwegian salmon-farming? Then you`re very welcome to visit our…
Join a team of professional Northern Lights chasers, on a hunt for the elusive Northern Lights.…
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