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
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…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
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Explore the mountains on snowshoes. From 200 NOK.
Situated on Norway`s largest island of Hinnøya
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
Kvæfjord municipality
We can tailormake "packages" for different events alone, or in cooperation with others.
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
Bjarkøy er rik på historie, og du finner fotefar-stien i et kulturlandskap som er utpekt til å være…
Lei en flott båt for å utforske skjærgården i Harstad.
Just a short distance outside of Harstad city center you will find numerous tempting islands and…
If you want to go for an easy hike with spectacular views of the city and its surroundings -…
Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 950 NOK.
Maistua lies beautifully near a hiking terrain in Medkilaheia which lies 5 km south of Harstad. The…
Do you want to experience Norwegian salmon-farming? Then you`re very welcome to visit our…
The tv tower in Harstad is about 10 minutes from the city center by car.
Rest and rejuvenate with modern accommodation in Harstad
Make the best of your experience by taking a hammock with you
Scandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer…
Modern church from 1958, built in traditional style.
Sculpture "7 magic points"
In Salangen is the huge body of the old Salangsverket.
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
Cavewalk in Okshola
Restored sami settlement in very beautiful surroundings, abandoned in 1958.
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