Destination Harstad official travel guide

Official touristinformation for: Harstad, Kvæfjord, Bjarkøy, Tjeldsund, Skånland.

Kvæfjord Municipality

- is known for its lush nature and long agricultural traditions. One of its trademarks is the juicy strawberries grown in the light of the Midnight Sun. Kvæfjord has many museums portraying different aspects of the local and national history. There are many places in which to enjoy outdoor life and not least the Midnight Sun.

Kvæfjord and its adjacent fjords Austerfjorden and Gullesfjorden offer good fjord fishing year-round. The municipality has large forest and mountain areas with trout and char fishing in lakes, as well as hunting and berry picking. The rich bird and animal life, including the white-tailed eagle, seals and otters, make Kvæfjord a popular venue for both bird watchers.

Facts about the municipality:

  • Population: 3060
  • Area: 512.7 km2
  • Local tourist office: Rådhuset, Bygdeveien 26
  • Municipal website: www.kvafjordkommune.no
  • E-mail: postmottak@kvafjord.kommune.no
© Kvæfjord Kommune

The Kvæfjor cake – Norway’s national cake

- was selected in September 2002 as Norway’s national cake after a nationwide process. The cake is already well known for its good taste and delicate appearance. The original Kvæfjord cake is sold at local cafés and restaurants.

The recipe and other information are available from the Friends of the Kvæfjord Cake, an organisation promoting the development of culture-based business development. For more information, please visit: www.kvaefjordkaka.no.

A book about the Kvæfjord cake is on sale at the Harstad Tourist Office.

Photo: Hilde Aders

Rå Upper Secondary School – horticultural college

The school was established in 1957 offering nursery and gardening education. Today, the school offers education programmes in agriculture, floral decoration, restaurant and cookery studies, health and social sciences and sports science.

During summer, the school welcomes visitors wanting to see its demonstration area for garden plants adapted to the North Norwegian climate.

Groups wanting guided tour (refreshments available) can contact the school on + 47 77 78 94 00 from 8am-3pm Monday to Friday.

Visit the school’s website: www.ra.vgs.no

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