Introducing Harstad
On a hillside close to the northern end of Hinnøya, Harstad is the Vesterålen region’s largest town, even though technically it tumbles within Troms county. It’s a small industrial and defence-oriented place, full of docks, tanks and warehouses. Contrasting with so many tourism-’n’-fishing towns to the south, it pulsates with a certain purposeful bustle.
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The tourist office (77 01 89 89; www.visitharstad.com; 8am-6pm Jun–mid-Aug, 8am-3pm rest-of-year) shares premises with the bus station.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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