I walked a little bit of downtown Harstad, a charming town filled with colorful buildings of different architectural styles. I continued my walk uphill to Harstad Church, another elegantly designed church surrounded. From the church grounds, I enjoyed a nice view of the town below—a perfect way to wrap up my day in Harstad.
In the evening, its time to say goodbye to Harstad. I have enclosed couple of pictures at sail away time.
This is a sizable town, and I had a full day exploring it!
My first mission was to find a bus to Trondenes Church (Trondenes Kirke), the northernmost medieval stone church in the world and one of Norway’s most historically significant churches.
As soon as I stepped out of the port terminal and onto the street, I asked a local young man about the bus. He recommended using the "Troms Billett" app for tickets. After downloading it, he mentioned that if I walked along the waterfront, I could see the church along the way. That convinced me to skip the bus and walk instead—one of the best decisions I made!
The walk was absolutely beautiful. I passed by the harbor (small harbor), lovely gardens along the boardwalk, charming sculptures, and both modern office buildings and residential apartments. Following the coastline, I admired picturesque apartment buildings, rustic boats, and countless wildflowers along the way. Past the residential area, I entered a scenic coastal trail lined with lush green bushes and wildflowers. It was breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful—a quiet path where the coastline, ocean, and charming houses all came together like a postcard scene. The coastal views were stunning, leading me right to Trondenes Church.
I’ve noticed that in European countries, people often have wildflowers growing naturally in their backyards. In the U.S., if your backyard was filled with wildflowers, the homeowner’s association would likely give you a two-week notice demanding you clean it up!
After visiting Trondenes Church, I explored the nearby Trondenes Middelaldergård, a small "farm museum" located behind the visitor center.
