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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Just a short distance outside of Harstad city center you will find numerous tempting islands and…
One of Northern Norway's best-equipped "bygdetun"!
Kvæfjord municipality
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
Cavewalk in Okshola
Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun…
Lei en flott båt for å utforske skjærgården i Harstad.
Situated on Norway`s largest island of Hinnøya
Introduction to Skimountaineering (Skimo). Are you an adventure seeking spirit that likes to go on…
Right next to the sea at Trondenes, we can find the world's northern-most medieval stone church. A…
Skallan-Rå er en del av formidlingsprosjektet Fotefar mot nord, en veiviser til 10 000 år med…
This is the ultimate winter ascend in the area.
Elgsnes located in a scenic area with mountains and fjords, green meadows and a rich bird and…
Hålogaland Kraft is a regional company that will light up and simplify your life as a power…
All you need for you knitting projects, and much more.
A unique experience right on the beautiful beach of Elgsnes. Join us for a gourmet-evening in…
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
We can tailormake "packages" for different events alone, or in cooperation with others.
There are hundreds of small and remote islands right outside of Harstad, perfect for camping and…
”Sail when wind – ski when sun.” Sailing the beautiful ocean and skiing the spectacular mountains…
Trondenes Church is the northernmost and one of the most important stone churches from medieval…
Arctic Waters is all about sharing our love for the northern Norwegian nature with anyone wanting…
The most enjoyable hotel in the city, with a fantastic quayside location.
Elgen, 534 mals
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