Why go
- Municipality in Troms, Norway.
- Served by Andøya Airport, Andenes (ANX).
History
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.
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Widerøe WF (Dash 8-300, Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200) · 4 routes: Andoya, Bodo, Tromso, Trondheim
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800, 737-300) · 3 routes: Alicante, Oslo, Trondheim
- Air Sicilia BM (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Stavanger
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (736, 737-800, 737-700, 737-700, 737-800) · 1 route: Oslo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Widerøe WF (Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-200) · 3 routes: Bodo, Harstad/Narvik, Tromso
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Andøya Airport, Andenes (ANX); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ANX has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Bodo, Harstad/Narvik, Tromso). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Hurtigruten Harstad, 0.6 km); routes include Stornes - Bjørnerå, Bjørnerå ferjekai – Stornes ferjekai, Stornes ferjekai – Bjørnerå ferjekai.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Harstad, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.