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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This is the ultimate winter ascend in the area.
The trail network which is prepared by the Cooperation Kvæfjord Tracks have become quite extensive…
Sparebank 1 Northern Norway has grown in step with the development of local communities and the…
Modern church from 1958, built in traditional style.
We will help you find the best routes, and share our local knowledge regarding weather so that you…
A RIB takes you on a trip to Harstads archipelago to see the empire of famous Viking Chieftain,…
Tourist information in Harstad - and are able to help you plan your trip in the region
An authentic 1920s setting.
Just a short hike rewards you with a stunning view of Harstad, and its surrounding fjords and…
Right next to the sea at Trondenes, we can find the world's northern-most medieval stone church. A…
Do you want to start with iceclimbing and don´t have the equipment or need help to adjust the…
A unique and idyllic hotel in historic surroundings.
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
Kvæfjord Matkultur is a network consisting out of local businesses that produce, sell and…
Your sailing adventure in Northern Norways hidden paradise
The only completely preserved herring oil factory from the early 1900s in Norway.
Pay a visit to Bark Spiseri & Bar for warm smiles, a continental atmosphere and, not least,…
Old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century.
Skallan-Rå er en del av formidlingsprosjektet Fotefar mot nord, en veiviser til 10 000 år med…
Harstad Culture House is located in Harstad center, five minutes walking distance from the speed…
Tjeldsund municipality
Umami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can…
A hike through the untouched winter landscape, along snow covered trails in the mountains.Strap on…
Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun…
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