Harstad
Norway · Troms og FinnmarkNO
Municipality in Troms, Norway
Harstad is the second-most populated municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is mostly located on the large island of Hinnøya. The municipal center is the town of Harstad, which is the most populous town in Central Hålogaland and the third-largest in all of Northern Norway. The town was incorporated in 1904. Villages in the municipality include Elgsnes, Fauskevåg, Gausvika, Grøtavær, Kasfjord, Lundenes, Nergården and Sørvika.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 25,204
- Coordinates
- 68.798, 16.542
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Elevation
- 62 m
Overview of Harstad
Travellers heading to Troms og Finnmark, Norway will find Harstad, a low-key town. Around 25,204 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are adventure, culture and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Harstad
Adventure in Harstad
(6)Adventure in Harstad covers Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Theme Parks. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Harstad.
Culture in Harstad
(5)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Docks, Mosques and Religious Sites as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Harstad.
Water Sports in Harstad
(3)Under water sports, Harstad is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Sailboats. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Harstad.
Family in Harstad
(1)Looking for family? Harstad has Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Harstad.
Nature in Harstad
(1)Nature lovers get Desert. All of it is drawn from Harstad's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Harstad
(1)Under nightlife, Harstad is tagged with Casinos. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Harstad.
Wellness in Harstad
(1)Wellness lovers get Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Harstad is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Harstad
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Harstad is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Troms og Finnmark and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Oslo.
Similar destinations
Places near Harstad that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harstad known for?
- Harstad, in Troms og Finnmark, Norway, is best known for adventure, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 25,204 residents.
- What can you do in Harstad?
- Recorded activities in Harstad include Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Theme Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Harstad?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Harstad located?
- Harstad is located in Troms og Finnmark, Norway. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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