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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Explore the mountains on snowshoes. From 200 NOK.
An extensive electro exhibition.
Modern church from 1958, built in traditional style.
Røkenes Farm is the pearl in the north
”Sail when wind – ski when sun.” Sailing the beautiful ocean and skiing the spectacular mountains…
There are hundreds of small and remote islands right outside of Harstad, perfect for camping and…
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
Make the best of your experience by taking a hammock with you
Maistua lies beautifully near a hiking terrain in Medkilaheia which lies 5 km south of Harstad. The…
This trip is for the passionate fisherman. We target the best fishing spots in the area to make…
Skånland
See traces of the Vikings in Altevågen. Learn about the Middle Ages in Trondenes, and the worlds…
Right next to the sea at Trondenes, we can find the world's northern-most medieval stone church. A…
On this trip we head out by boat to not only find stunning scenery but also the animals that live…
It is a fantastic archipelago consisting of 52 islands. Fine white sandy beaches and excellent…
REGLER! Velkommen til Harstad Hundepark! Les reglene før dere går inn 1.…
A unique and idyllic hotel in historic surroundings.
Thon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities.
Trondenes Church is the northernmost and one of the most important stone churches from medieval…
Do you want to experience the Northern Lights in a unique fashion? Join us on a journey away from…
Do you want to go mountaineering in Harstad, and you value both the experience itself and the…
Just a short distance outside of Harstad city center you will find numerous tempting islands and…
Event-Tyrlig AS is company that builds and gives with the heart. We like positivity and joy,…
The tv tower in Harstad is about 10 minutes from the city center by car.
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