HARSTAD CRUISE PORT Events: ILIOS Festival – new music (February), the Northern Norway Cultural Festival (June), the International Sea Fishing Competition, the Northern Norwegian Beer Festival, the Backyard Festival (August), the Viking Festival (August), Arctic Wine Festival (September), Arctic Moving Image and Film Festival (October) Cruise season: All year Average temperature (Celsius): January 2.8 °C and July 12.6 °C Port information: www.harstadhavn.no Useful links: www.visitharstad.com Catching the Arctic light. Photo: Steve Nilsen HARSTAD Culture, history and coastal adventures! Harstad is located right in the middle of northern Norway with unbelievable natural surroundings, a rich history dating back to medieval times and some of the broadest cultural heritage of the North. Harstad is located on the largest island in Norway, Hinnøya, the gateway island in the Lofoten and Vesteraalen archipelago. With 24,000 inhabitants, our town is the cultural capital of northern Norway. We will be pleased to provide any service you may require such as technical services from our two shipyards, provisions, crew and passenger change/turn around, city centre cruise quay with short distances to all points of interest or transport for your shorex, and a professional destination company with qualified guides and tour operators. Welcome to Harstad! ATTRACTIONS/ EXCURSIONS The green community – Kvæfjord From here we drive towards Fiskebøl and Svolvær, Duration: 5 Hours. Capacity: 10 – 120 pax. travelling through dramatic and wild nature towards one We have available a wide variety of tailor made and In the lush countryside of Kvæfjord you will find the Rå of Norway`s most important fishing ports. In Svolvær theme-based excursions within walking distance or Gardening School, with plants specially adapted to the we pay “Magic Ice» a visit - ice bar and gallery, where easy travel arrangements from our cruise port, when Arctic climate. You can visit Hemmestad Brygge (wharf), you can look at ice art and coastal culture while enjoying visiting Harstad. Our guides are highly competent and which is a former trading post where time has stood still some refreshments. After lunch we head back towards will do their very best to make your excursion an for almost 200 years. In Kvæfjord you will also find the Harstad, and you get another chance to enjoy the unforgettable experience. Trastad Collection where you can visit an authentic magnificent nature of the Lofoten Islands. residential and care facility from 1966. Today the The Trondenes Peninsula institution is a museum; see a unique collection of art in Snow Fun Duration: 3.5 hours. Capacity: 10 – 500 Pax the only gallery in Norway exhibiting art created by Duration: 4 hours. Capacity: 10 – 200 pax. The Trondenes Peninsula is historically important; it was people with mental disabilities. We recommend having Go to the summit of Mt. Sollia by snow-cat, then sled once the seat of a Viking Chief and was later occupied lunch at the beautiful Røkenes Gård, dating back to down the mountainside. During the visit you can also by the Germans during World War II. Visit the world’s 1750, before returning to your ship. try your hand at a game of curling with natural stones northernmost stone church, Trondenes Church, dating and take part in a toboggan race. A warm lunch is back to the late Middle Ages (1250). A short walk from Guided day trip to the Lofoten Islands prepared over the fire in a lavvo (traditional Sami tent). the church you will find Trondenes Historical Centre, Duration: 8 Hours. Capacity: 15-200 pax. where its exhibition takes us from the Viking ages to From Harstad we travel south through the historical and Viking chieftain Tore Hund’s empire the present day. Further up the hill lies the Adolf Gun, beautiful Tjeldsundet strait. On our way, we pass the old Duration: 3-5 hours. Capacity: 8 – 24 pax. which is one of the world’s largest land based canons trading post Sandtorgholmen from the 15th century. A RIB takes you from Harstad to Sundsvoll strait to and the world’s only fully restored fortification. It has a North of Lødingen we head westwards for 18 km before Bjarkøy. Learn about the areas geography, nature and barrel measuring 40.6 cm in diameter. entering “LOFAST”- the mainland connection to Lofoten. history. An example being Tore Hund’s chieftain seat at PAGE 60 Photo: Sigrid Schrøder Photo: Vizuelli Photo: B & B Touring Øvergården in Nergårdshavn. We make a short stop in Umami restaurant with a glass of champagne. Then the During a visit to Harstad Wildlife Centre you are taken the Sundsvoll strait so that you can get to know the chefs prepare your 4-course dinner including wine at on a journey into the Sami world, gaining an insight into kittiwakes and eagles on bird rock. A light lunch is this historical Arctic beach! a historical and exciting culture. Sitting by the warm fire served in “Midgard”. Coffee or tea included. Good inside the lavvo, you will be served a Sami meal. The footwear suitable for the time of year is recommended. Dinner and a view! Sami people will “Joik” (traditional Sami form of song), Your camera is an absolute must on this trip! No. of pax: max 30. Season: Summer. Duration: tell Sami stories and you will learn some Sami words. approximately 3.5 hours. Suitable for: culinary explorers Catching the Arctic light and hiking enthusiasts. Necessary equipment: good Hunting for the Northern Lights No. of pax: 60-80. Season: All year (indoors). Duration: shoes and camera. This fantastic culinary experience Warm beverages will be served. Duration: 2 hours. approximately 60 minutes. Necessary equipment: starts with a bus drive from the pier to Mt. Aune Equipment: Camera. We drive by bus from Harstad to camera/smartphone. Meet one of Norway’s most approximately 8 km northwest of Harstad. Your guide Elgsnes beach to hunt for the beautiful Northern Lights. renowned Arctic photographers and get helpful tips on will leave the coach with you and start the hike towards In the bus, the guide will provide you with information catching the Arctic light! Take better pictures and have Keipen on the top of Mt. Aune – 490 m.a.s.l. Your chef about the fantastic Aurora Borealis – the Northern more fun with your camera or smartphone when visiting from Umami restaurant in Harstad will prepare a Lights! the High North. 4-course dinner including wine and you can enjoy your gourmet food seated in the wild with spectacular At Elgsnes beach we will take pictures of the Northern Culinary feast at the beach 360-degree views on the top! Lights and you will hear something of the history of the No. of pax: max 30. Season: Summer. Duration: old Elgsnes farmhouse. You will be able to relax there approximately 3.5 hours. Suitable for: culinary explorers Sami evening in lavvo and have a warm drink under the open sky. and history lovers. Necessary equipment: Camera. Light refreshments included. No. of pax: Groups up to A professional photographer will join the tour and give The tour starts with a RIB tour, a fast boat through the 50. Season: All year. Duration: 3.5 hours. you advice on how to take pictures of the Northern Fjord in Harstad. You will learn about Viking history, the Experience the Sami culture at Harstad Wildlife Centre Lights with your camera. Islands and then disembark at a beach. only 10 minutes from the city. Here we have a lavvo At the beach you will be greeted by your chef from the (Sami tent) with a big bonfire that will keep you warm. PORT & TOURIST INFORMATION Currency exchange: YES, 10 m Environmental limitations /restrictions: NO Public telephones in pier area: NO Port facilities according to PORT OF HARSTAD Internet access in pier area: NO Cruise Norway`s guidelines: YES Visiting address: Rikard Kaarbøesgt 2 Mailboxes in pier area: YES, 50 m Maximum Ship Dimensions: Mailing address: c/o Postmottak, P.O.B. 1000, Distances - airport: 44 km Larsneset length 280 m, depth 7.5 m NO-9479 Harstad Distance to city centre: 50 m Seljestad length 200 m, depth 7 m Contact person: Ivar Hagenlund Nearest hospital: Harstad University Hospital/ Stangnes quay 2 length 220 m, depth 9.5 m Phone/Fax: +47 77 00 12 12 +47 07766 / 1 km E-mail: [email protected] * IF ANCHORAGE Internet: www.harstadhavn.no PORT SERVICES / FACILITIES & INFORMATION Type of bottom: Sand/stone Bunkers delivery /method: Truck Distance from anchorage to tender pier: 1/2 nm TOURIST INFORMATION Supplies: Possible to arrange Visiting address: Sjøgata 1 B Waste handling: Possible to arrange Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes Distance from port: 100 m Waste water method: By truck Runway: width 45 m Mailing address: P.O.B. 654, NO-9486 Harstad Tugboats: On request RWY 17 Phone/Fax: +47 77 01 89 89/ +47 92 22 44 08 Anchorage*: YES Take off runway available (TORA): 2808 m E-mail: [email protected] Pontoons: Can be rented Accelerate stop distance available (ASDA): 2808 m Internet: www.visitharstad.no Pilot: #12 Take off distance available (TODA): 3090 m Emergency: # 16 Landing distance available (LDA): 2716 m GENERAL INFORMATION Medical emergency: 113 RWY 35 Terminal/Restrooms in pier area: NO Charts: 69-77-79-81-82-487 Take off runway available (TORA): 2808 m Parking place for buses: YES, 50 m Tidal movement: Approx. 2 m Accelerate stop distance available (ASDA): 2808 m Taxi: YES Open: 24 hours Take off distance available (TODA): 3046 m Rental cars: YES ISPS approved: YES Landing distance available (LDA): 2750 m Public transportation: YES, 70 m Designated quays for cruise ships: YES Shopping: 150 m Ship tenders allowed: YES Accepted Aircraft: Local currency: NOK Beam: No limit ICAO code E plain ATM: 200 m Max size ship in port: 300 m (Boeing 747/777, Airbus A330/A340) Ship’s stay min /max: No limitation Larsneset HARSTAD CITY CENTRE QUAY: LENGTH: DRAFT: AIRDRAFT: BEAM: HEIGHT QUAYSIDE: Seljestad Larsneset Terminal 220 m 7,5-13 m No limit No limit Sea chart 0 is 3.74 m Seljestad Terminal 200 m 7,5 m No limit No limit - below quayside.