A journey to the viking island of Bjarkøy

Harstad Explore Harstad

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On July 29th in the year 1030, the Christian king Olav the Holy was killed at the battle of Stiklestad by a spear. The man who delivered the fatal blow was Tore Hund from Bjarkøy. On this tour, participants will hear the story of the king-slayer as they travel back in time through the island kingdom where it all began.
  • Departs from: Sjøgata 3, 9405 Explore Harstad Office
  • Duration: 4t hours
Transport & Transfer
  • Minibus (up to 16 people)
Difficulty level
  • Easy
Booking
  • Pre-order
  • Online Booking
  • On request
  • Arctic living
  • Culture and history
Group size
  • Group Activity
Guide language
  • English
  • German
  • Norwegian
Duration
  • 3-5 hours

Description

City Sightseeing and Ferry Ride The tour begins in the centre of Harstad, where the group is taken on a short city drive before heading toward Bjarkøy. To reach the islands, the fjord must be crossed by ferry. During this “micro-cruise,” participants can enjoy a cup of coffee and the stunning views. “Selshevneren” – Tore Hund’s Spear In spectacular surroundings stands the monument marking that Bjarkøy is still considered Tore Hund’s realm. The spear stands an impressive 15 metres tall, and a stop is made here to admire the scenery. Sundsvollsundet Nature Reserve On the northern side of Bjarkøy, the group stops to marvel at a rare sight: Norway’s largest kittiwake colony. The bird cliffs are full of colour, movement, and sound – a truly unique experience. With some luck, participants may even spot a rare bird species. Røkenes Farm On the return trip to Harstad, the group stops at historic Røkenes Farm to enjoy Norway’s national cake – “World’s Best” Kvæfjord cake. The traditional barn has been transformed into one of the city’s finest restaurants.

Transport

Transport med minibuss eller buss er inkludert i turen. Reisen omfatter også ferge over fjorden til øyriket rundt Bjarkøy.
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Contact information: +47 95 09 42 00 [email protected] Website
Opening hours: On request
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