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.
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.
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
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There are hundreds of small and remote islands right outside of Harstad, perfect for camping and…
Introduction to Skimountaineering (Skimo). Are you an adventure seeking spirit that likes to go on…
Aboard a RIB to Bjarkøy. Great trip for hobby ornithologists, and people interested in birding.…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
All you need for you knitting projects, and much more.
Cavewalk in Okshola
Make the best of your experience by taking a hammock with you
Old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century.
CITY SIGHTSEEING THROUGH HARSTAD'S STREETS AND HISTORY Harstad was separated from nearby areas…
Restored sami settlement in very beautiful surroundings, abandoned in 1958.
Thon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities. The well equipped rooms…
We can tailormake "packages" for different events alone, or in cooperation with others.
«Stien langs sjøen»
Pay a visit to Bark Spiseri & Bar for warm smiles, a continental atmosphere and, not least,…
Come and enjoy the wildlife around the Wharf, visit the exhibitions and our cafè. This old trading…
With a delightful view of the beautiful Tjeldsundet we have the pleasure to serve all kinds of…
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
One of Northern Norway's best-equipped "bygdetun"!
Explore the mountains on snowshoes. From 200 NOK.
Avis Rent both in Harstad center and at Harstad Narvik Airport Evenes. Services we provide in…
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
Slalom, snowboard and twin tip skiing with 2 big jumps, humps and rails.
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