Welcome to winter in Harstad - a season to enjoy the beautiful Northern Lights, the landscape transformed with the blanket of winter on both the archipelago and the mountaintops in the region; perfect for your new winter adventures. Even though the peace and quiet can certainly be enjoyed outdoors in the winter wonderland, the compact city center of Harstad offers countless of cosy cafes and restaurants, accomodation of high standard, and cultural events like concerts, markets and theater nearly every day! You decide how you want to enjoy your winter this year - and we can give you some tips on how to realize those wishes!
There is just something about the winter in Harstad - when the city is draped with a winter jacket. A central ice skating rink in the middle of town, cosy local shops that welcome you on every street corner in the center, a paradise for the outdoor adventurers who would love to go mountaineering, delicious restaurants with a "hygge" atmosphere and accomodation both in and outside of the city center; whatever you prefer! Round up the days with a concert, a visit to the local spa or just enjoy the Northern Lights from a hiking trail, on the beach, from the city center or any of our other recommended Aurora spots.
This is winter in Harstad, and it is something that not only we - but everyone in Harstad would recommend to get a glimpse of.