Attractions around Harstad
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Trondenes Church
Trondenesveien 128, Harstad 9404 Norway
The world`s northernmost stone church, dating back to the late Middle Ages (1250). The church is set in scenic surroundings and boasts several treasures and a beautiful interior. Guided tours by appointment available year-round.
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Grottebadet Waterpark
Hakonsgate 7, Harstad 9405 Norway
Northern Norway`s greatest water park is right in the centre of Harstad - underground. A spectacular adventure with tropical weather all year round. In among the grottos and waterfalls young visitors will find a water slide, water canons and a wave pool. The more adventurous can try the diving tower and swimming pools, and if you simply want to relax, we offer Jacuzzis and a therapy pool. Feel24 Training Centre is also located here. In other words, we cater for all needs. You are guaranteed a perfect moment.
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Trondenes Historiske Senter
Trondenesveien 122, Harstad 9404 Norway
The Centre is located alongside Trondenes church on the Trondenes peninsula, a cultural heritage landscape marked by the Viking era, Middle Ages and Word War II. The exhibitiion provides an exiting insight into the history of Harstad from Stone Age to the 1950s. The story is told through a unique multimedia show, featuring vision, music, light and smells. In addition to the permanent historical exhibitions you are invited to visit Trondenes Medieval Farm. The farm shows the daily life of the farmers during the early 1200s.
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Trondenes Fort - The Adolf Guns
Trondenes, Harstad 9404 Norway
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Keipen
Harstad Norway
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Gansastoppen
Rikard Kaarboes gate 11, Harstad 9405 Norway
Distance: 3.5km there and back. Estimated time to the top: 30 minutes Suitable for: Most people. Start and finish: Car park in Toppenveien. Drive to the roundabout at Kanebogen Shopping Centre (3km south of Harstad city centre). Go past Shell petrol station. Turn right at the second road, Gamle Stangnesvei. From here it is signposted to the car park. Map available at the tourist office. Necessary equipment: None. Map: Walking map of Harstad (1:30 000) Marked trail: No. Good path. Drinking water: No. Route description: Good trail to the top. Rolling birch ground. There are benches and a binocular on the top. Fantastic views across the city of Harstad.
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Mountain Hike to Musvannet
Rikard Kaarboes gate 11, Harstad 9405 Norway
Distance: 9km there and back. Estimated time to the top: 1 hour 15 minutes Suitable for: Most people. Good jogging trail. Start and finish: Folkeparken. Folkeparken is situated approx 5 minutes from the city centre. Drive past and at the back of the hospital and to the large car park at the end of the road. Necessary equipment: None. Map: Walking map of Harstad (1:30 000) Marked trail: Partly signposted only. Drinking water: After about 2km. Route description: Take the gravelled road straight on and past Grunnvannet. At the crossroad at end of Grunnvannet, continue straight on along the gravelled road (sloping down and a little to the left). The road is called Fjellveien. Follow the road down and then up to a crossroad, where it is signposted to Musvannet. There is a “gapahuk” (rustic shelter) with a fireplace at Musvannet.
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Rokenes Gard
Stornesveien 127, Harstad 9402 Norway
Old trading post and guesthouse dating back to the 16th century. The property has been in the same family for 10 generations, since 1673. The gallery in the former barn is venue for an exhibition by the Harr siblings. Sale of crafts from local producers on Lavebrua. Beautiful setting for lunch, dinner, meetings, weddings and other events, either in the main house from 1750 or the converted cow-shed from 1899. Accommodation in the 16th century farm storehouse. There is a 9-hole golfcourse on the property. Restaurant and café open daily during summer from beginning of June to late August. Open Sundays throughout the year, otherwise by appointment. Welcome.!
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Harstad Tourist Office
Sjogata 1B-3, Harstad 9405 Norway
Harstad is situated at the heart of Northern Norway, at the gate to the Vesteralen and Lofoten islands. This is a region with unforgettable adventures in nature, accessible and mighty mountain landscapes, fantastic views and a plentiful archipelago. This is the place to find a quiet spot for yourself, drink clean water from trickling rivers or fish in mountain lakes or at sea. Harstad lies at the centre of an exciting region: Kvaefjord is known for its strawberries and Nupen, elected to the most romantic place in Norway to see the midnight sun. Bjarkoy, the Viking seat of Tore Hund, can boast a formidable archipelago, a bird rock and many white-tailed eagles. The boroughs adjacent to the airport, Tjeldsund and Skanland, are known for their fantastic mountain walks, white sandy beaches and beautiful fjords. Skanland even has its own ‘ice swimming beach’. You will also find old sami settlements here and a cultural landscape bearing witness of settlements throughout thousands of years. Visit us at the tourist office for further information. We have lots of suggestions for hiking, activities, attractions and sights.
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Sollifjellet Alpinsenter
Sollia, Harstad 9481 Norway
Located 7 km west of Harstad, and it is open from November to May. Slalom: 2 slopes/lift. Snowboard: 1 halfpipe. Snowboard and twin tip skiing with 2 big jumps, humps and rails. Mondag - Fridag 17.00 - 21.00 Saturday - Sunday 11.00 - 17.00