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
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition…
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…
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Mountain Walk suitable for most people with a great views across Tjeldsundet.
One of Northern Norway's best-equipped "bygdetun"!
Slalom, snowboard and twin tip skiing with 2 big jumps, humps and rails.
On this trip we head out by boat to not only find stunning scenery but also the animals that live…
An arena for a broad range of artistc expressions, exhibiting of local, national and international…
The only completely preserved herring oil factory from the early 1900s in Norway.
Cavewalk in Okshola
A relic from the Cold War
All you need for you knitting projects, and much more.
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…
In the middle of Harstad in the facilities of Scnaid cHotel you can find Thors - a cosy bar with a…
Prøv å stå eller sitte på et stort stabilt SUP brett der du og din kjæreste, venn, familiemedlem…
Trastad Collections is an art and cultural museum that collects, communicates, exhibits and…
This trip is for the passionate fisherman. We target the best fishing spots in the area to make…
Avinor AS is a Norwegian state-owned company, and the largest owner of airports. The company…
Welcome to Harstad golf course!
Visit this cosy cafè in historic surroundings.
Right next to the sea at Trondenes, we can find the world's northern-most medieval stone church. A…
Elgsnes located in a scenic area with mountains and fjords, green meadows and a rich bird and…
Your sailing adventure in Northern Norways hidden paradise
We can tailormake "packages" for different events alone, or in cooperation with others.
An extensive electro exhibition.
Catch and cook your own dinner.
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