Harstad, Norway

The small town of Harstad, 75 miles northwest of Narvik, sits surrounded by craggy, snow-topped mountains on the island of Hinnoya. Harstad’s greatest attraction is the Trondenes Church which dates back to the 13th century. Harstad’s pretty setting -- with hilly streets, rainbow-colored wooden houses, terraces and views of the mountains -- is especially appreciated by the summer crowd, which flocks here to enjoy the North Norwegian Arts Festival and International Deep-Sea Fishing Festival, usually held in June and July.

Language: Norwegian     Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)