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Hålogaland Bridge
The longest suspension bridge inside the Arctic Circle, carrying the E6 across Rombaken fjord near Narvik on a graceful 1,145 m main span framed by snow-streaked peaks.
54 km · about 60 min drive
EuropeNorwayTroms
Harstad
Troms, Norway · Europe
About Harstad
Harstad sits on the route: 30 minutes from Borkenes, 58km from Andøya National Tourist Route.
Harstad is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 20,953, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Harstad sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Harstad to your route.
About Harstad
The Arctic Arts Festival (Norwegian: Festspillene i Nord-Norge) is a festival based in Harstad, Norway.
It was first held in 1965, and consists of music, theatre and art performances. The festival lasts one week and is held in June.
The Arctic Arts Festival is active throughout the year and has arranged annualRead more
festivals in Harstad since 1965. From 1995 to 2015 the festival was acknowledged as a festival of national importance, called "knutepunktfestival", and received funding through the government budget. The Arctic Arts Festival is made possible through various sources of funding from the Norwegian state, Finnmark, Troms and Nordland regional councils, as well as the local Harstad council.
In February 2016 the festival launched a new arts and culture magazine called HØTT.
The Arctic Arts Festival administers arts funding which amounts to awards of in total, 1,3 million kroner annually. The aim is to stimulate local arts and culture, and to fund diverse projects in the fields of theatre, music and visual arts.
The Arctic Arts Festival arranges annually NUK (The Northern Norwegian Youth Festival) during the festival week.
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Where is Harstad located?
Harstad is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 68.7983 latitude, 16.5417 longitude.
What is the population of Harstad?
Harstad has a population of approximately 20,953 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,953
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- Region
- Troms
- Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates
- 68.7983, 16.5417
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Worth the detour from Harstad
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Andøya National Tourist Route
Coastal drive along Andøya's wild outer shore between Andenes and Bjørnskinn, skimming white-sand beaches at Bleik and pounding surf beneath steep bird cliffs: prime whale-safari country.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Harstad
- 54 kmHålogaland BridgeThe longest suspension bridge inside the Arctic Circle, carrying the E6 across Rombaken fjord near Narvik on a graceful 1,145 m main span framed by snow-streaked peaks.
- 58 kmAndøya National Tourist RouteCoastal drive along Andøya's wild outer shore between Andenes and Bjørnskinn, skimming white-sand beaches at Bleik and pounding surf beneath steep bird cliffs: prime whale-safari country.
- 79 kmBergsbotn Viewing Platform (Senja)A cantilevered viewing platform on Norway's Senja island, overlooking the dramatic Bergsfjord and jagged peaks of 'Norway's most beautiful island'.
- 79 kmBergsbotn Viewpoint, SenjaA 44m steel platform jutting over the Bergsfjord on Senja's wild National Tourist Route.
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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