Winter activities in Harstad

Join a team of professional Northern Lights chasers, on a hunt for the elusive Northern Lights. Journey to the prime locations through the arctic island paradise of Hinnøya, for a viewing of the stunning natural phenomenon – Aurora Borealis.

Join Explore Harstad for a magical tour that combines the thrill of winter activities with the warmth and comfort of traditional lavvus.

Your sailing adventure in Northern Norways hidden paradise

Join us to experience the Arctic Light - the blue light transitioning from light to dark, the pink light during daytime or maybe the Northern Lights stretching playfulle across the sky. From 950 NOK.

Do you want to experience Norwegian salmon-farming? Then you`re very welcome to visit our production facility and visiting-center. We in Arctic Aqua are situated in the beautiful old fishing village Engenes, on the island of Andørja.

Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You need to book tickets in advance.

You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition "1000 years with plow, cross and sword". From 125 NOK.

1000 years of plowing, cross and sword

The city's most popular hiking terrain.

This is the ultimate winter ascend in the area.

”Sail when wind – ski when sun.” Sailing the beautiful ocean and skiing the spectacular mountains close to Harstad.

Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 950 NOK.

Explore the mountains on snowshoes. From 200 NOK.

Slalom, snowboard and twin tip skiing with 2 big jumps, humps and rails.

Cross-country skiing is Norways national sport and what better way to experience Northern-Norway than on skis. From 350 NOK.