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…
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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The only completely preserved herring oil factory from the early 1900s in Norway.
Event-Tyrlig AS is company that builds and gives with the heart. We like positivity and joy,…
A relic from the Cold War
Bertheustorget indoor shopping is located in Harstad city center
1000 years of plowing, cross and sword
Visit this cosy cafè in historic surroundings.
Just a short distance outside the center of Harstad you will find countless islands and beaches…
Maistua lies beautifully near a hiking terrain in Medkilaheia which lies 5 km south of Harstad. The…
Imposing and solid, Lundbrygga lies in the center of Sjøvegan. Located on the site of an older…
Scandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
See traces of the Vikings in Altevågen. Learn about the Middle Ages in Trondenes, and the worlds…
The world's oldest schooner, a proud sailing ship from 1868, based in Harstad.
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
«Stien langs sjøen»
With a delightful view of the beautiful Tjeldsundet we have the pleasure to serve all kinds of…
Kvæfjord municipality
Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun…
In the middle of Harstad in the facilities of Scnaid cHotel you can find Thors - a cosy bar with a…
Charming miniature city which is a beloved attraction by all the visitors in Harstad
Do you want to go mountaineering in Harstad, and you value both the experience itself and the…
A unique experience right on the beautiful beach of Elgsnes. Join us for a gourmet-evening in…
Old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century.
The worlds northern totaliser track wich offers trotting races and events...
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