Harstad
Troms, Norway — 0.7 km
🇳🇴 Troms · Norway — Altitude 8 m
This live camera looks out over Harstad, a harbour town on Norway's Hinnøya island in the Troms region. It is a good way to check the day's conditions on the Arctic coast before planning a trip or simply keeping an eye on northern Norwegian weather.
Harstad sits on the shores of Vågsfjorden, a sheltered inlet of the Norwegian Sea, and is the largest town in the Hålogaland area of northern Norway. It serves as a regional centre for shipping, education and services, and is the gateway to the wide, mountainous landscapes of Hinnøya and the Lofoten archipelago to the south-west. The town is small and compact, with the sea and surrounding peaks never far from view.
The camera is most rewarding at times when light and weather change quickly. In summer the midnight sun keeps the sky bright at night, while in winter the short days bring low, blue light and sometimes the northern lights when the sky is clear. Watching the water and boats gives a sense of the daily rhythm of the harbour. The view depends on the camera position, so changes in cloud and sea state are what you will mostly notice.
Harstad has a maritime subarctic climate, with cool summers, mild winters for its latitude and frequent wind and rain year round. Late June to August is generally the most pleasant period for outdoor visits. Narvik lies about 53 km away and Riksgransen, near the Swedish border, is roughly 75 km off, so the nearby cameras offer a wider picture of the region's weather and landscape.
Source: Commune de Harstad
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The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Harstad are shown in the weather block on this page, updated with the latest available data for the location.
The local time for Harstad is displayed on this page and follows Norwegian time, which changes between standard and summer time during the year.
The camera is in Harstad, Troms county, on the coast of Hinnøya island in northern Norway. The map on this page shows its position.
Summer offers long daylight and clear views of the fjord, while winter can bring dramatic light and, on clear nights, a chance of northern lights.
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