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.
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.
Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You…
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A relic from the Cold War
Avis Rent both in Harstad center and at Harstad Narvik Airport Evenes. Services we provide in…
CITY SIGHTSEEING THROUGH HARSTAD'S STREETS AND HISTORY Harstad was separated from nearby areas…
”Sail when wind – ski when sun.” Sailing the beautiful ocean and skiing the spectacular mountains…
The city's most popular hiking terrain.
In Salangen is the huge body of the old Salangsverket.
På Sandsøya finnes et eldorado av turstier, med fjellet Veten som midtpunkt med sine 212 moh.
Let’s face it. We are social creatures. Even when we need our privacy, we still want that feeling…
Scandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer…
Harstad Culture House is located in Harstad center, five minutes walking distance from the speed…
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 950 NOK.
Just a short hike rewards you with a stunning view of Harstad, and its surrounding fjords and…
Umami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can…
Museum consisting of 7 buildings
Thon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities. The well equipped rooms…
Dare try new experiences at VÅG Havbadstue. In addition to the heat in the sauna you can enjoy…
A hike through the untouched winter landscape, along snow covered trails in the mountains.Strap on…
Gois Restaurant & Cocktailbar is an asian restaurant in the middle of urban Harstad. With modern…
Kvæfjord Matkultur is a network consisting out of local businesses that produce, sell and…
Harstad - Arctic Floating Experiences Join us in a magical arctic adventure in Harstad, either…
Just a short distance outside of Harstad city center you will find numerous tempting islands and…
Nupen viewpoint
The beach at Elgsnes is one of the most beautiful and popular spots to witness the Northern Lights.…
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