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An underground water park offering tropical swimming inside the Norwegian bedrock. Includes a water slide, a wave pool, and hot tub among other things.
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Art gallery which claims to present world-class thought provoking and challenging art from both Norwegian and international artists. It was built in 1958 as a swimming pool and community centre, and in 2001 rebuilt to an art gallery.
Harstad Cinema. Build in 1955 and designed by architect Jan Inge Hovig (most known for the Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø). Everything from the lamps to the floor pattern was designed by the architect. This resulted in a holistic art piece of a building. It is well worth a quick peek inside the lobby. If you wish to watch a movie there, note that there are two halls, and hall 1 has a much bigger screen than hall 2. Most movies in Norway are shown in English with Norwegian subtitles; movies for kids are dubbed.
Harstad’s town square. Named after Harstads founder Rikard Kaarbø, this square has been at the heart of the town since its founding. Most buildings here are from the early 20th century. Including the Bank building (Harstad Sparebank), which features Art Nouveau and gothic architectural styles.
A small art gallery run by volunteers. They display local artists. Opening hours depend on exhibitions.
Norway’s tallest fountain. The fountain is named after Asbjørn Selsbane, one of the region's famous Vikings. In the dark winter months, it is lit in northern light colours.
The town’s dedicated recreational forest. The area is full of marked trails, that are excellent for a walk through the woods. There are several lean-to shelters which serve as great places to picnic. In summer it’s nice to swim in the Grunnvannet pond. In winter the area has several prepared cross country ski trails, some of which are lit, an important detail during the polar night months. The park is easily accessible by walking (30 min) or by bus (10 min) from the town centre.