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Harstad city Norway is a modern city which is characterized by a pleasant coastal climate, ideally situated on a picturesque island surrounded by mountains and sea. The city hosts a variety of industries in the areas of agriculture, fisheries, oil exploration, trade and retail in addition to travel and tourism. The city is located on Norway's largest Island, Hinnoya, and the town is surrounded by some of the most beautiful sceneries and adventures in Norway. The islands around Harstad are plentiful, with ample opportunities for fishing and enjoying the great outdoors.
Harstad city Norway is a strategic center for the entire region and the business centre for Sor-Troms and northern Nordland County. It is called the Cultural Town in the North and offers an abundance of cultural activities all year long – and especially one week in June during the North Norwegian Festival of Culture. During that period the town is characterised by a swarming street life and one can hear music in the pubs, churches and concert hall. For tourists for some adventure can experience that the Harstad region is a centre of opportunities. One can visit the adventure island of Senja, the whale safari, the killer whale safari in Tysfjord and day trips to Lofoten making it a perfect point for a number of adventures.
The city is houses the Adolf Canon which is the world’s largest land- based cannon and the Harstad Church is a modern church built in 1958 in traditional style. |
