Destination Harstad official travel guide
Official touristinformation for: Harstad, Kvæfjord, Bjarkøy, Tjeldsund, Skånland.
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Summer activities
Long, bright days and nights are perfect if you like hiking in forests and mountains. We can recommend hikes on marked trails from cabin to cabin under the direction of Harstad Turlag, the local hiking association. Participate in "10 på Topp", a mountain hiking initiative comprising marked routes to 10 mountain summits of various levels of difficulty.
The Harstad Tourist Information Office has maps and descriptions of various mountain hikes of varying levels of difficulty.
Combine cycle and boat for a journey of discovery to the fantastic island kingdom in the archipelago. Ferries and express boats offer connections with the islands of Bjarkøy and Krøttøy.
You are welcome to join us on our organised fishing trips or to play golf at Røkenes Manor.
Harstad Hiking Association
The association regulary organises day and weekend hikes in summer and winter.
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Grøtavær Brygge
We offer many types of holiday adventures both at sea and in the mountains!
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Gangsåstoppen
A mountain hike with fantastic views across the city of Harstad.
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Trotting Races
The worlds northern totaliser track wich offers trotting races and events...
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Follow the footsteps of the Vikings
Take a day off – travel in the footsteps of the Vikings.
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Harstad Golf Club
Welcome to Harstad golf course!
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Day excursion to Hinnøy
A day trip on Hinnøya – through nature, culture, history and culinary experiences!
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Heritage trail at Trondenes
Discover our Viking heritage, ruins of World War II, flora and fauna.
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Mountain hike to Sætertind
A mountain hike for the physically fit.
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Mountain walk to Novatind
A rare and wonderful walking experience.
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Mountain hike to Musvannet
A mountain hike where there is a “gapahuk” (rustic shelter) with a fireplace at Musvannet.
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Canoeing courses
Contact us for information about prices and dates.!
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Mountain hike to OL`KROK-VEIEN-Sletta-Bjerkvik
A full-day hike providing a rare and wonderful walking experience.
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Anna Rogde
The world's oldest schooner, a proud sailing ship from 1868, based in Harstad.
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Harstad Villmarkssenter Heggenkollen
We offer accommodation, dining and activities.
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Mountain hike to Hinnstein
A mountain hike with fantastic views to the north, south and east.
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Mountain walk to Kvitnesvetten
Mountain Walk suitable for most people with a great views across Tjeldsundet.
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Coastal Round-trip
A round-trip onboard MS Stjernøy, which operates a service between Harstad and the surrounding islands.
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Valhall
Krøttøy is a great place to see the Northern Lights in all its glory without the disturbing ground lights.
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The Troll`s Church - Caving tour
A year-round experience of the rare ..! The experience under the earth is to take tangible and will sit in the soul for a long long time..!
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Stonghella (Bjarkøy)
A great hike with wiew from the top and over the whole island.
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Mountain hike to Keipen
A mountain walk with fantastic views to the west and the opportunity to see the Midnight Sun!
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The archipelago by bike
Explore the archipelago by bike, Harstad - Grytøy - Bjarkøy - Krøttøy..!
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Røkenes Gård og Gjestehus - mountain trek by horseback
Nature and mountain experience based on orseback riding including a two-course meal.
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Vilgesvarre-Blåfjell
Restored sami settlement in very beautiful surroundings, abandoned in 1958.
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Mountain hike to Vilgesvarre
A mountain hike to a very beautiful settlement.
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"Ten on the reef"
Participation prize for everyone who visits seven of the places.
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Get on the sea in the summer - rent kayaks here.!
Get in to the sea this summer - rent kayaks and take paddle course with us.
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Grottebadet waterpark
Northern Norway`s greatest water park is right in the centre of Harstad. A spectacular adventure with tropical weather all year round.
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