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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
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Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Citybox – modern and affordable hotels in a central location
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
Campcation – book camping all across Norway with Campcation
Vy – travelling by train has never been easier
SJ NORD – the adventure starts on the train
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – experience amazing scenery by bus
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2021
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
Cabin Campers – your cottage on four wheels
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Fjord Tours – Home of Norway in a nutshell® - Norway’s most popular tour
Authentic Scandinavia – Travel created by locals
Up Norway – Bespoke luxury tailored by insiders
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Booknordics.com – hundreds of activities, tours and day cruises in Norway
Brim Explorer – silent fjord tours by electric catamaran
Fjord Travel – let us show you the beauty of Norway!
Go Fjords – tours and activities all over Norway
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
Stromma – sightseeing, excursions and experiences with bus, boat and train
Rauland – Skiing holidays in stunning mountain scenery
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Go hiking in the mountains, explore the archipelago in a kayak or RIB, and join exciting cultural events. Harstad is the perfect base for a holiday in the north.
The city of Harstad in Northern Norway is strategically placed on Norway’s largest island Hinnøya and serves as a gateway to Vesterålen and Lofoten. The city is easy to get to from other northern cities, like Narvik, Tromsø, and Bodø.
From the city centre, the way is short to outdoor areas where you can go hiking, skiing, cycling, and kayaking or canoeing. And no matter the season, the light will make your stay totally unforgettable! In the summer, you can stay up all night under the midnight sun, and in the winter, you’ll get spellbound by the beautiful northern lights.
Harstad has a rich history that stretches from the early Middle Ages to the present. At Trondenes you can learn about life on a traditional farm at the historical centre or join a guided tour of the Adolf guns from World War II.
The city has an exciting cultural life with events and festivals all year round, and many charming cafes and eateries. And if that isn’t enough, Northern Norway’s coolest water park is built into a mountain in the city centre.
Find more inspiration on Harstad’s official website.
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Visit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You need to…
Go to: The Adolf Gun sightseeingVisit one of the largest battleship-cannons put on land in Europe during the second World War. You need to…
You can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition "1000 years…
Go to: Medieval farm, Trondenes Historical centreYou can get to know this region, from the stone age to this day, through the historical exhibition "1000 years…
Trondenes Church is the northernmost and one of the most important stone churches from medieval times.
Go to: Trondenes ChurchTrondenes Church is the northernmost and one of the most important stone churches from medieval times.
See traces of the Vikings in Altevågen. Learn about the Middle Ages in Trondenes, and the worlds northernmost…
Go to: City sightseeing from the sea with B&B TouringSee traces of the Vikings in Altevågen. Learn about the Middle Ages in Trondenes, and the worlds northernmost…
We wish you welcome to a 3-4 hour fishing trip where you will get to experience the beautiful island-world…
Go to: Boating, fishing and campfireWe wish you welcome to a 3-4 hour fishing trip where you will get to experience the beautiful island-world…
Our guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun and beach…
Go to: Midnight sun kayakingOur guide will take you to one of his/hers favourite spots to experience animal life, midnight sun and beach…
A spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
Go to: Grottebadet - The Waterpark underneath the cityA spectacular world underneath Harstad City centre! Visit Harstads water park inside the mountain.
Try some of the best trips in Harstad.
Experience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 550 NOK.
Go to: Local favourites - Hike to KeipenExperience the region's most fantastic view of fjords and mountains on Keipen. From 550 NOK.
Experience Harstad on an e-bike and find out about how we live north of the polar circle. From 650 NOK.
Go to: City sightseeing by E-bikeExperience Harstad on an e-bike and find out about how we live north of the polar circle. From 650 NOK.
On Blåbærhaugen, only 2 kilometers from Harstad, you will find the world's most northern Worlc Cup certified…
Go to: Harstad Bike ParkOn Blåbærhaugen, only 2 kilometers from Harstad, you will find the world's most northern Worlc Cup certified…
From comfy hotels to cosy cabins. Find your home away from home in Harstad.
The most enjoyable hotel in the city, with a fantastic quayside location.
Go to: Clarion Collection Hotel ArcticusThe most enjoyable hotel in the city, with a fantastic quayside location.
Thon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities.
Go to: Thon Hotel HarstadThon Hotel Harstad is a new modern hotel with great conference facilities.
Scandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer. Location…
Go to: Scandic HarstadScandic Harstad located in beautiful Harstad , walking distance to everything the city has to offer. Location…
Harstad Camping is located by the sea in idyllic surroundings 5 km south of Harstad.
Go to: Harstad Camping ASHarstad Camping is located by the sea in idyllic surroundings 5 km south of Harstad.
From local food gems to high-end restaurants. Get a taste of what Harstad offers.
Umami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can enjoy a…
Go to: UmamiUmami was awarded Northern Norway's best restaurant in 2017 by the White Guide Nordic. Here you can enjoy a…
Gois Restaurant & Cocktailbar is an asian restaurant in the middle of urban Harstad. With modern premises and…
Go to: Gois Restaurant & CocktailbarGois Restaurant & Cocktailbar is an asian restaurant in the middle of urban Harstad. With modern premises and…
Pay a visit to Bark Spiseri & Bar for warm smiles, a continental atmosphere and, not least, delicious meals.
Go to: Bark-spiseri and barPay a visit to Bark Spiseri & Bar for warm smiles, a continental atmosphere and, not least, delicious meals.
Brasser ALO - a cosy and casual restaurant with a focus on local produce and good meals
Go to: Brasseri ALOBrasser ALO - a cosy and casual restaurant with a focus on local produce and good meals
In the middle of Harstad in the facilities of Scnaid cHotel you can find Thors - a cosy bar with a friendly…
Go to: ThorsIn the middle of Harstad in the facilities of Scnaid cHotel you can find Thors - a cosy bar with a friendly…
Get in-depth travel information on Harstad’s official website.
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There are daily train departures between Oslo and Fauske in Nordland, with onward travel to Harstad by connecting bus.
Express buses take you between Harstad and Fauske, Narvik, and Lofoten.
Harstad has excellent express boat connections with Tromsø, located about 3 hours away, and to the islands Bjarkøy and Senja.
The north and southbound Hurtigruten ships meet daily in Harstad.
From the south, follow E6 to Bognes and take the ferry to Lødingen. From Lødingen, follow E10 and Rv 83 to Harstad.
From Narvik, follow E6 to Bjerkvik. From Bjerkvik, take E10 to Tjeldsundbrua bridge and then Rv 83 to Harstad.
There are several daily flights from Oslo Airport to Harstad/Narvik Airport. Flight time is 90 minutes.
The drive to Harstad from the airport takes around 40 minutes. An airport express bus is available.
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