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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Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun…
The beach at Elgsnes is one of the most beautiful and popular spots to witness the Northern Lights.…
Welcome to Amfi Kanebogen shopping mall.
Pay a visit to Bark Spiseri & Bar for warm smiles, a continental atmosphere and, not least,…
CITY SIGHTSEEING THROUGH HARSTAD'S STREETS AND HISTORY Harstad was separated from nearby areas…
Tjeldsundbrua Hotel is located just 18 km from Harstad Narvik Airport Evenes.
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
See traces of the Vikings in Altevågen. Learn about the Middle Ages in Trondenes, and the worlds…
Røkenes Gård - a hidden treasure in the north where you can delight yourself with a splendid dinner…
1000 years of plowing, cross and sword
With a delightful view of the beautiful Tjeldsundet we have the pleasure to serve all kinds of…
Europcar is available where you want a rental car - both in Harstad center and at the airport…
Røkenes Farm is the pearl in the north
Come and enjoy the wildlife around the Wharf, visit the exhibitions and our cafè. This old trading…
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
Just a short hike rewards you with a stunning view of Harstad, and its surrounding fjords and…
Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 950 NOK.
Trastad Collections is an art and cultural museum that collects, communicates, exhibits and…
It is a fantastic archipelago consisting of 52 islands. Fine white sandy beaches and excellent…
Trondenes Church is the northernmost and one of the most important stone churches from medieval…
The world's oldest schooner, a proud sailing ship from 1868, based in Harstad.
If you want to go for an easy hike with spectacular views of the city and its surroundings -…
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
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