{"id":10505,"date":"2023-05-31T12:15:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T12:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=topic&#038;p=10505"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:14","slug":"2023-is-the-year-of-the-viking-tore-hund-from-bjarkoy","status":"publish","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/topic\/2023-is-the-year-of-the-viking-tore-hund-from-bjarkoy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Viking Tore Hund from Bjark\u00f8y slayed Norway&#8217;s national saint 1000 years ago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tExactly one thousand years ago, the Harstad area was in a full-blown conflict with Norway&#8217;s king. The drama had it all; anger, vengeance and murder, and ended with a military battle.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Netflix is full of Vikings these days. We simply cannot get enough of these brave warriors. Northern Norway had its share of the drama, and one of the major figures is Tore Hund. Tore Hund was a mighty chieftain from <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/follow-the-tracks-of-tore-hund-at-bjarkoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bjark\u00f8y <\/a>near <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/destinasjon\/harstad\/\">Harstad<\/a> who resisted the attempts of Norway\u2019s king to centralize power in the early 11th century. In the watershed battle of Stiklestad in 1030, he slew King Olav II. The conflict leading up to this violent end is full of drama and emotion. This is a guide to Harstad&#8217;s historic past, and where to go to find it. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/sigrid-med-spydet-tegnet-av-Ingolf.jpg\" data-size=\"809x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/sigrid-med-spydet-tegnet-av-Ingolf.jpg\" alt=\"Sigrid urges Tore Hund to avenge her son Asbj\u00f8rn Selsbane \u00a9 Ingolf\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/sigrid-med-spydet-tegnet-av-Ingolf.jpg\" data-caption=\"Sigrid urges Tore Hund to avenge her son Asbj\u00f8rn Selsbane \u00a9 Ingolf\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tore-Hund.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1348\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tore-Hund-768x1294.jpg\" alt=\"Tore Hund kills Saint Olav with the spear that his relative had been killed by \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Tore-Hund.jpg\" data-caption=\"Tore Hund kills Saint Olav with the spear that his relative had been killed by \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tore-Hund-Hanne.png\" data-size=\"399x531\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tore-Hund-Hanne.png\" alt=\"Vikingh\u00f8vdingen Tore Hund, som med sverdet i h\u00e5nd ble en av Hellig Olavs banemenn. Foto: Hanne Jakhelln \/ Pilegrim i Nord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tore-Hund-Hanne.png\" data-caption=\"Vikingh\u00f8vdingen Tore Hund, som med sverdet i h\u00e5nd ble en av Hellig Olavs banemenn. Foto: Hanne Jakhelln \/ Pilegrim i Nord\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tore-Hund-Kunstner-Alvin-Jensvold.png\" data-size=\"420x237\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tore-Hund-Kunstner-Alvin-Jensvold.png\" alt=\"Tore Hund the Viking. Artist: Alvin Jensvold\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tore-Hund-Kunstner-Alvin-Jensvold.png\" data-caption=\"Tore Hund the Viking. Artist: Alvin Jensvold\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Sigrid urges Tore Hund to avenge her son Asbj\u00f8rn Selsbane \u00a9 Ingolf<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Tore Hund kills Saint Olav with the spear that his relative had been killed by \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Vikingh\u00f8vdingen Tore Hund, som med sverdet i h\u00e5nd ble en av Hellig Olavs banemenn. Foto: Hanne Jakhelln \/ Pilegrim i Nord<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Tore Hund the Viking. Artist: Alvin Jensvold<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-millennial-norway-marks-a-thousand-years-of-national-history\">Millennial Norway marks a thousand years of national history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the 29th of July 2030, Norway will celebrate this legendary battle in a big way at Stiklestad. However, leading up to this, various historic sites around the country are commemorated. In 2023, the city of Harstad was the focus of attention. Both the historic peninsula of Trondenes just outside town and the Tore Hund island of Bjark\u00f8y are the center of attention. The jubile is over, but you can still immerse yourself in the historic atmosphere and explore the sites on your own. Here, we show you how, after a little historical update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chieftains-were-local-rulers\">Chieftains were local rulers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Iron Age Norway was characterized by a patchwork of chieftaincies. Prominent locations along the northern waterways were ruled by mighty clans, encompassing  territories around. These clans possessed warriors and ships, allowing them to protect their lands. Alliances were formed with other clans, primarily through strategic marriages between their sons and daughters. Conflicts and disputes were common, often escalating into vendettas and blood feuds. In the 10th century, a centralized kingdom began to emerge, seeking to consolidate power. However, the chieftains were reluctant to surrender their authority to the king.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-4-1.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-4-1-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"View over the island of Bjark\u00f8y from the north towards the south. The central part is a low isthmus which is easy to navigate on foot, with lots of history \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-4-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"View over the island of Bjark\u00f8y from the north towards the south. The central part is a low isthmus which is easy to navigate on foot, with lots of history \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ARTICISLANDS_006_Andre-Askeland_6720-x-4480_WEB.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ARTICISLANDS_006_Andre-Askeland_6720-x-4480_WEB-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"View from \u00d8verg\u00e5rdsvika bay towards Gryt\u00f8ya island in the south. In the hill above graves and boat houses can be detected in the terrain \u00a9 Andr\u00e9 Askeland\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ARTICISLANDS_006_Andre-Askeland_6720-x-4480_WEB.jpg\" data-caption=\"View from \u00d8verg\u00e5rdsvika bay towards Gryt\u00f8ya island in the south. In the hill above graves and boat houses can be detected in the terrain \u00a9 Andr\u00e9 Askeland\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/003196_Soer-Troms-Museum_www.nordnorge.com-2-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1221x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/003196_Soer-Troms-Museum_www.nordnorge.com-2-1-768x503.jpg\" alt=\"The giant bronce cauldron dating from 400 AD, found in a bog on Bjark\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/003196_Soer-Troms-Museum_www.nordnorge.com-2-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"The giant bronce cauldron dating from 400 AD, found in a bog on Bjark\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: View over the island of Bjark\u00f8y from the north towards the south. The central part is a low isthmus which is easy to navigate on foot, with lots of history \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: View from \u00d8verg\u00e5rdsvika bay towards Gryt\u00f8ya island in the south. In the hill above graves and boat houses can be detected in the terrain \u00a9 Andr\u00e9 Askeland<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: The giant bronce cauldron dating from 400 AD, found in a bog on Bjark\u00f8ya Island \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bjark-y-was-the-northernmost-chieftaincy\">Bjark\u00f8y was the northernmost chieftaincy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The small island of Bjark\u00f8y is situated in the heart of V\u00e5gsfjord, providing convenient access to the larger islands of Hinn\u00f8ya and Senja, as well as the southern waterways. It was strategically positioned along ancient trade routes that spanned the entire Norwegian coastline. However, the island&#8217;s most significant trade connections were with the Sami people residing in the inner fjords, along the interior trade routes, and extending northward beyond the North Cape. Trading with Uralic-speaking communities around the White Sea was also crucial. The Bjark\u00f8y clan capitalized on these connections, trading valuable commodities such as fur from ermine, beaver, and lynx, as well as tusks, hides, and blubber from walruses. Their ability to transport these goods to Western European markets contributed to their wealth and influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tore-hund-was-the-northernmost-ruler\">Tore Hund was the northernmost ruler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 980-990, Tore Hund, a Norseman by language and ethnicity, was born. There are indications that he might have had some Sami ancestry and possibly a Sami wife, suggesting that he had the ability to communicate in Sami. According to the sagas, Tore Hund not only led Viking attacks in the west but also conducted trade expeditions to the White Sea. In 1015, Olav II became the king of Norway and embarked on a mission to centralize power. His methods, combined with his Viking background, earned him many enemies among the higher aristocracy. Tore Hund formed an alliance with several powerful chieftains in the north and along the western coast to oppose Olav II&#8217;s centralization efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/arvola-7-1.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/arvola-7-1-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"Selshavneren - the Sel avenger - is found near the entrance to the tunnel from Bjark\u00f8y to Gryt\u00f8y islands. It is a bit too far to walk for most of us, but is easily reached by bike \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/arvola-7-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Selshavneren - the Sel avenger - is found near the entrance to the tunnel from Bjark\u00f8y to Gryt\u00f8y islands. It is a bit too far to walk for most of us, but is easily reached by bike \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"View of Bjark\u00f8y witht the catamaran dock on the right and the ship of Tore Hund in the middle \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola.jpg\" data-caption=\"View of Bjark\u00f8y witht the catamaran dock on the right and the ship of Tore Hund in the middle \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Selshavneren &#8211; the Sel avenger &#8211; is found near the entrance to the tunnel from Bjark\u00f8y to Gryt\u00f8y islands. It is a bit too far to walk for most of us, but is easily reached by bike \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: View of Bjark\u00f8y witht the catamaran dock on the right and the ship of Tore Hund in the middle \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbj-rn-selsbane-breached-the-royal-embargo\">Asbj\u00f8rn Selsbane breached the royal embargo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 1020, a severe barley harvest failure occurred in the northern region. In response to the rebellious actions of the northerners, the king imposed a trading ban, prohibiting the sale of barley to the north. Tore Hund&#8217;s nephew, Asbj\u00f8rn, ventured to Avaldsnes in the southwest in an attempt to purchase barley. However, due to fear of repercussions from the king&#8217;s representative, Tore Sel, no one dared to sell him any. Asbj\u00f8rn took matters into his own hands and killed Tore Sel, who came from humble origins. Following this act, Asbj\u00f8rn was able to buy the much-needed barley and return to the north, earning himself the nickname &#8220;Selsbane&#8221; or &#8220;slayer of Sel.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asbj-rn-met-his-death\">Asbj\u00f8rn met his death<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>However, around 1024, the king sought revenge for the death of Tore Hund&#8217;s nephew. One of the king&#8217;s men killed Asbj\u00f8rn while he was on a mission in Lofoten. The sword that was used to kill Asbj\u00f8rn was presented to Tore&#8217;s sister, Sigrid, at Trondenes. Sigrid showed the sword to Tore, urging him to avenge their son&#8217;s death. In Viking society, blood feuds and vendettas were deeply ingrained in the moral code, and failing to seek revenge would bring shame and be seen as an act of cowardice. The conflict between Tore Hund and the king was intensifying.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull vnn-hero wp-block-vnn-hero\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__media\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/arvola-6.jpg);background-position: 50% 50%;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-hero__inner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-is-where-it-all-happened\">This is where it all happened!<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/follow-the-tracks-of-tore-hund-at-bjarkoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walk where Tore Hund walked on Bjark\u00f8y<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-king-fled-and-returned\">The king fled, and returned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1028, King Olav II was dethroned during the local assemblies known as &#8220;things,&#8221; due to pressure from the aristocracy. Instead, King Canute of Denmark and England ascended to the throne as the king of Norway. Olav sought refuge in Holmgard, the Norse-Slavic city of Novgorod. However, in 1030, Olav returned with a following, determined to reclaim the crown. At Stiklestad, near the Trondheim fjord, a powerful army led by the aristocracy awaited his arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tore-hund-got-his-revenge\">Tore Hund got his revenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the 29th of July, Olav&#8217;s warriors encountered the Norwegian army led by the aristocracy on the battlefield. True to his obligation, Tore Hund fulfilled his duty by striking down King Olav with the sword that had claimed his nephew&#8217;s life.Despite the violent encounter, the countenance of the fallen king remained peaceful, as if he were in a tranquil slumber. Tore took it upon himself to attend to Olav&#8217;s body and ensured that he received a proper Christian funeral in Trondheim.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-archeology-and-early-history todo-architecture todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-sapmi-culture todo-vikings facilities-family-friendly facilities-groups facilities-sami season-summer malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/trondenes-historical-center-brings-the-middle-ages-to-life\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 40% 37%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95A6104-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Trondenes Historical Center brings the Middle Ages to life<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/trondenes-church-is-the-worlds-northernmost-medieval-church\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003083_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Trondenes Church is the world&#8217;s northernmost medieval church<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tore-went-to-jerusalem-olav-became-a-saint\">Tore went to Jerusalem, Olav became a saint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the renowned Icelandic saga chronicler, Snorri Sturluson, Tore Hund embarked on a pilgrimage to Jorsal (Jerusalem) and never returned. Nevertheless, his clan, the Bjark\u00f8y\u00e6tta, thrived and remained one of Norway&#8217;s prominent landowning and aristocratic families for six more centuries. Remarkably, miracles began occurring at King Olav&#8217;s tomb, and over the following three centuries, a Gothic cathedral was constructed above his grave. In the Middle Ages, it became a significant pilgrimage site in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-do-you-look-for-the-history-of-harstad\">Where do you look for the history of Harstad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the city of <a href=\"http:\/\/harstad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harstad <\/a>is only some 100 years old, the area oozes with history. The mediaeval church of <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/trondenes-church-is-the-worlds-northernmost-medieval-church\/\">Trondenes<\/a>, built over a long period from 1180 to 1440, is a small piece of the grand, European Gothic architecture. The late Gothic artwork is of high value. The church is surround by relicts of protective walls dating from the early 12<sup>th<\/sup> c. To some of us, there is noting that beats the location on the fjord, with distant peaks on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/225778663_1433316067024088_2246550299571041954_n.jpg\" data-size=\"960x960\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/225778663_1433316067024088_2246550299571041954_n.jpg\" alt=\"Trondenes kirke. Foto: Hanne Jakhelln \/ Pilegrim i Nord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/225778663_1433316067024088_2246550299571041954_n.jpg\" data-caption=\"Trondenes kirke. Foto: Hanne Jakhelln \/ Pilegrim i Nord\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Sor-Troms-Museum-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1186x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Sor-Troms-Museum-2-768x518.jpg\" alt=\"The key to the Trondenes church \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Sor-Troms-Museum-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"The key to the Trondenes church \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arcticoncepts-Harstad-Trondenes-medieval-church-alter-roof-foto-Dag-Roland-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2560x1707\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arcticoncepts-Harstad-Trondenes-medieval-church-alter-roof-foto-Dag-Roland-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Interior from the church of Trondenes. The rood screen is from the end of the 18th. In the far eastern end, there are three Gothic triptychs from around 1500 \u00a9 Dag Roland\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Arcticoncepts-Harstad-Trondenes-medieval-church-alter-roof-foto-Dag-Roland-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Interior from the church of Trondenes. The rood screen is from the end of the 18th. In the far eastern end, there are three Gothic triptychs from around 1500 \u00a9 Dag Roland\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Trondenes kirke. Foto: Hanne Jakhelln \/ Pilegrim i Nord<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The key to the Trondenes church \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Interior from the church of Trondenes. The rood screen is from the end of the 18th. In the far eastern end, there are three Gothic triptychs from around 1500 \u00a9 Dag Roland<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trondenes-historic-centre-creates-the-big-timeline\">Trondenes Historic Centre creates the big timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the history of the northern region, a visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/trondenes-historical-center-brings-the-middle-ages-to-life\/\">Trondenes Historical Centre<\/a>, located next to the church, is a must. Here, the extensive timelines spanning from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age and the Viking Age are vividly presented. The fascinating story of Tore Hund is meticulously detailed, capturing its dramatic essence. The museum also recreates the vibrant colors that once adorned the church of Trondenes, which some might consider bold and bordering on excessive for modern viewers, offering a glimpse into its original splendor that has since faded into a subdued yet noble ambiance.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Harriet-M-Olsen-9509-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1233x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Harriet-M-Olsen-9509-2.jpg\" alt=\"View from the medaeval farm past the Trondenes Historic Centre to the Church of Trondenes \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Harriet-M-Olsen-9509-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"View from the medaeval farm past the Trondenes Historic Centre to the Church of Trondenes \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Harriet-M.-Olsen-Sor-Troms-Museum-0173.jpg\" data-size=\"1200x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Harriet-M.-Olsen-Sor-Troms-Museum-0173-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"The livestock is a bit everywhere at \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Foto-Harriet-M.-Olsen-Sor-Troms-Museum-0173.jpg\" data-caption=\"The livestock is a bit everywhere at \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95A6141-2.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95A6141-2-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Limp Haldor is often seen mending fences and other necessary jobs \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95A6141-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Limp Haldor is often seen mending fences and other necessary jobs \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95A6182.jpg\" data-size=\"800x1200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95A6182-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Gunvor can appear scary, faithful as she is to the old powers. However, she knows a lot that can help you when it comes to health \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/95A6182.jpg\" data-caption=\"Gunvor can appear scary, faithful as she is to the old powers. However, she knows a lot that can help you when it comes to health \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: View from the medaeval farm past the Trondenes Historic Centre to the Church of Trondenes \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The livestock is a bit everywhere at \u00a9 Harriet M. Olsen\/S\u00f8r-Troms museum<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Limp Haldor is often seen mending fences and other necessary jobs \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Gunvor can appear scary, faithful as she is to the old powers. However, she knows a lot that can help you when it comes to health \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms museum<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outdoor-it-s-all-brought-to-life\">Outdoor it\u2019s all brought to life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A snorting pig, clucking hens, Limp Haldor mending fences, and Jorunn the house mistress ruling with a firm hand\u2014Trondenes medieval farm revives the 12th century. In a cozy turf house, the farm folk gather at night, surrounded by herb gardens and flax fields, everything needed to survive in the 12th century. The stave church, pointing to the heavens, displeases Grubby Gunvor, a devout follower of the old gods. Welcoming visitors from the 21st century, the farm provides a comprehensive explanation of its history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-during-the-war-giant-guns-came-to-harstad\">During the war, giant guns came to Harstad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the turbulent Viking Age, the Harstad area enjoyed centuries of peace. However, the onset of the Second World War brought the region back into the forefront. In 1942-43, the occupying Germans established a battery of enormous guns on the Trondenes peninsula, the socalled <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-adolf-gun-a-giant-in-harstad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adolf <\/a>Guns. Their purpose was to safeguard the northern waterway leading to the vital iron ore port of Narvik. Remarkably, these massive guns are still visible today\u2014some of the largest ever constructed, capable of firing projectiles up to 40 kilometers away. Its sheer firepower prevented any allied forces from approaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003033_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1202x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003033_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Inne i Adolfkanonen \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003033_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Inne i Adolfkanonen \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/TD.F-06095.jpg\" data-size=\"1106x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/TD.F-06095-768x556.jpg\" alt=\"One of the Adolf guns finished \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms Museum\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/TD.F-06095.jpg\" data-caption=\"One of the Adolf guns finished \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms Museum\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003031_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-size=\"1126x800\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003031_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Adolfkanonen en flott sommerdag. Arbeidet her en vinterdag m\u00e5 ha v\u00e6rt en lidelse for de sovjetiske krigsfangene \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/003031_Baard-Loeken_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" data-caption=\"Adolfkanonen en flott sommerdag. Arbeidet her en vinterdag m\u00e5 ha v\u00e6rt en lidelse for de sovjetiske krigsfangene \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Inne i Adolfkanonen \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: One of the Adolf guns finished \u00a9 S\u00f8r-Troms Museum<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Adolfkanonen en flott sommerdag. Arbeidet her en vinterdag m\u00e5 ha v\u00e6rt en lidelse for de sovjetiske krigsfangene \u00a9 B\u00e5rd L\u00f8ken<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-someone-paid-the-price-for-the-big-guns\">Someone paid the price for the big guns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/a-soviet-prisoner-of-war-tells-his-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konstantin Seredintsev<\/a>, one of the many Soviet prisoners of war, suffered a tragic fate due to starvation and mistreatment. His diary provides invaluable insights into his experiences. Upon arriving in February 1942 and seeing the cardboard barracks, he despairingly remarked, &#8220;We are clearly brought here to die.&#8221; Sadly, his prediction came true, and he passed away in late May. Trondenes Historic Center showcases the documentation related to this period, and you can also visit the remnants of the prisoner camp located just north of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-tore-hund-fan-should-head-out-to-bjark-y-island\">A Tore Hund fan should head out to Bjark\u00f8y Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/follow-the-tracks-of-tore-hund-at-bjarkoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bjark\u00f8y<\/a>, the home island of Tore Hund, is characterized by rocky mountains. However, a lush and fertile isthmus stretches across the island, preserving remnants from a rich iron age and medieval history as a political center. Embark on a boat ride and explore the nearly imperceptible traces of the iron age, Viking era, and more recent historical sites on foot or by bicycle. The breathtaking views make it a worthwhile experience, and the peacefulness of the area ensures a tranquil journey off the beaten track.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 facilities-universal-accessibility season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-harstad malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-adolf-gun-a-giant-in-harstad\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/003263_-ivind-Arvola_www.nordnorge.com_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Adolf Gun is a giant in Harstad<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-worldwar2 season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-harstad malgrupper-heritage-explorer wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-6\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/a-soviet-prisoner-of-war-tells-his-story\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 56% 41%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1188\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Konstantin-Severdintsev-768x1188.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>A Soviet prisoner of war tells his story<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tWorld War II\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-2\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-3-1.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-3-1-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"Drone photo from Bjark\u00f8y. You can clearly see the outline of the boathouse. Boathouse number four from the left - the big one - is just below, and you can see the outline in the terrain much easier than up close \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-3-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"Drone photo from Bjark\u00f8y. You can clearly see the outline of the boathouse. Boathouse number four from the left - the big one - is just below, and you can see the outline in the terrain much easier than up close \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"View of Bjark\u00f8y witht the catamaran dock on the right and the ship of Tore Hund in the middle \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bjarkoy-arvola.jpg\" data-caption=\"View of Bjark\u00f8y witht the catamaran dock on the right and the ship of Tore Hund in the middle \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Drone photo from Bjark\u00f8y. You can clearly see the outline of the boathouse. Boathouse number four from the left &#8211; the big one &#8211; is just below, and you can see the outline in the terrain much easier than up close \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: View of Bjark\u00f8y witht the catamaran dock on the right and the ship of Tore Hund in the middle \u00a9 \u00d8ivind Arvola \/ Harstad kommune<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-the-world-s-northernmost-pilgrimage\">Do the world&#8217;s northernmost pilgrimage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those with a philosophical inclination, embarking on a pilgrimage could be a profound experience. Currently, the world&#8217;s northernmost pilgrimage route is being developed, spanning from Trondenes through the scenic islands of Vester\u00e5len and Lofoten, all the way down the coast to Trondheim. Along this route, pilgrims will encounter significant historical sites such as Hadsel, <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/rost-is-the-outermost-island-in-norway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R\u00f8st<\/a>, Gildesk\u00e5l, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/at-alstahaug-you-will-meet-petter-dass\/\">Alstahaug<\/a>. The completion of the route is expected by 2024, providing an opportunity for spiritual exploration and contemplation amidst breathtaking natural landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-archeology-and-early-history todo-architecture todo-art todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-northern-lights todo-vikings season-autumn malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/autumn-is-a-time-of-abundance-in-harstad\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 60% 35%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Aloha_2011-09-09_2444.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Autumn is a time of abundance in Harstad<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway season-autumn season-spring season-winter region-harstad malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-slow-traveller wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/umami-in-harstad-serves-the-fifth-taste\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022_NNReiseliv_Harstadmat-8313-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Umami in Harstad serves the fifth taste<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tFood in Northern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-archeology-and-early-history todo-attractions todo-cross-country-skiing todo-culture-and-history todo-drink-in-northern-norway todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway todo-northern-lights todo-roadcycling todo-skiing todo-surfing-and-kiting todo-vikings season-autumn season-winter region-harstad malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/come-to-harstad-for-relaxed-northern-lights-hunting\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 66% 60%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Arne-Widding-view-of-Harstad-under-Northern-Lights-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Come to Harstad for relaxed Northern Lights hunting<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-festivals todo-midnight-sun region-harstad malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-arctic-arts-festival-in-harstad-brings-together-artists-from-around-the-world\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7413ecf2f1230608962d676dc82205f2-768x529.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Arctic Arts Festival in Harstad brings together artists from around the World<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tFestivals\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\t\t\t\tFacts about Harstad, Millennial Norway and Tore Hund\n\t\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"t2-accordion wp-block-t2-accordion\" data-allow-multiple=\"1\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-is-millennial-norway?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is Millennial Norway?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-millennial-norway?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tIn 1030, Norway&#8217;s patron saint, Saint Olav (alternative spelling in English Olaf or Olave) was killed in the battle of Stiklestad. This is a crucial moment in Norway&#8217;s history, and will be commemorated by Norway as a whole. Leading up to this, various locations around Norway commemorate local historical events leading up to the battle. In 1023, Tore Hund, Saint Olav&#8217;s slayer, was commemorated in his home Bjark\u00f8y, part of Harstad municipality. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"who-was-tore-hund?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWho was Tore Hund?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"who-was-tore-hund?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tTore Hund was a chieftain in the latter part of the Viking age in Norway. He resided at Bjark\u00f8y, an island just north of Harstad. In 1030, he slayed the king of Norway after a prolongued conflict. The drama presented in this article. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"can-i-see-tore-hund&#039;s-house?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I see Tore Hund&#039;s house?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-see-tore-hund&#039;s-house?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tHis house is long gone. We do not know the exact location either. However, his home island Bjark\u00f8y has a couple of candidates, which you can explore on a day-trip to this beautiful island. Visit Harstad can help you with the practicalities. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-explore-viking-history-in-harstad?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I explore Viking history in Harstad?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-explore-viking-history-in-harstad?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tHead to the peninsula of Trondenes, where history can be experienced both in the Trondenes Historic Center as well as in outdoor. Also head to the island of Bjark\u00f8y for a historic walk on a beautiful location. Visit Harstad is the local visitor&#8217;s centre, and can help you with all the practicalities. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"where-can-i-stay-when-i-visit-harstad?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhere can I stay when I visit Harstad?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-stay-when-i-visit-harstad?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe city of Harstad has a good choice of mid-range to first-class accommodation. For character and history, go out of town. The website of Visit Harstad has it all. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway season-autumn season-spring season-summer season-winter region-harstad malgrupper-culture-specialist malgrupper-slow-traveller wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-road-from-farm-to-table-is-short-in-harstad\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022_NNReiseliv_Harstadmat-0242-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The road from farm to table is short in Harstad<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tEat and stay\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-culture-and-history todo-festivals todo-midnight-sun region-harstad malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-culture-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-arctic-arts-festival-in-harstad-brings-together-artists-from-around-the-world\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7413ecf2f1230608962d676dc82205f2-768x529.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tHarstad\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Arctic Arts Festival in Harstad brings together artists from around the World<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 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