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…
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.
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Elgsnes chapel
An arena for a broad range of artistc expressions, exhibiting of local, national and international…
«Stien langs sjøen»
Charming miniature city which is a beloved attraction by all the visitors in Harstad
Welcome to Amfi Kanebogen shopping mall.
Scandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer…
Your sailing adventure in Northern Norways hidden paradise
If you want to go for an easy hike with spectacular views of the city and its surroundings -…
Just a short hike rewards you with a stunning view of Harstad, and its surrounding fjords and…
Open air museum on the saga-island Bjarkøy.
Restored sami settlement in very beautiful surroundings, abandoned in 1958.
The trail network which is prepared by the Cooperation Kvæfjord Tracks have become quite extensive…
The world's oldest schooner, a proud sailing ship from 1868, based in Harstad.
Kvæfjord Matkultur is a network consisting out of local businesses that produce, sell and…
Maistua lies beautifully near a hiking terrain in Medkilaheia which lies 5 km south of Harstad. The…
A unique experience right on the beautiful beach of Elgsnes. Join us for a gourmet-evening in…
Lei en flott båt for å utforske skjærgården i Harstad.
Visit this cosy cafè in historic surroundings.
Røkenes Farm is the pearl in the north
A guided tour in the farm's cultivated landscape with glimpses from the farm history through 10 000…
Trondenes Middle Ages visitor park opens its' gates this summer! The park illustrates how a…
Museum consisting of 7 buildings
With a delightful view of the beautiful Tjeldsundet we have the pleasure to serve all kinds of…
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