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Keipen is an easy hike with incredible views in Harstad

Sometimes you don’t need to spend six hours hiking up a mountain to get the best views. From Keipen in Harstad you look out over most of the fjord and the Vågsøy basin. The midnight sun gives a great showing up here too.

Duration

One hour in total

Difficulty

Easy

Season

Late Spring, summer and autumn

The trip follows relatively light terrain, and over much of the distance you follow the tractor track upwards. You then get up to the top, and here the terrain falls very steep down to the fjord on the other side. Thus, you should have children and dogs under control. In return, the view is absolutely breathtaking in all directions.

  • 01Impressive views for such an easy walk © Visit Harstad
  • 02The evening sun over Keipen © Visit Harstad
  • 03Sometimes it's possible to go up in winter too © Visit Harstad
01: Impressive views for such an easy walk © Visit Harstad
02: The evening sun over Keipen © Visit Harstad
03: Sometimes it's possible to go up in winter too © Visit Harstad

How to get there

Følg rv83 nordover ut av sentrum. Ta av mot Kasfjord (fv867) i rundkjøringen på Bergseng, og videre på fv1. Avkjøring til fv2 og Aunfjellet etter ca 4km. Kjør mot toppen og parker på parkeringsplass på venstre side av veien. Stien starter på høyre side av parkeringsplassen.

  • 01It's a sharp drop down to the water, but it makes the views more stunning. Keipen near Harstad © Knut Hansvold
  • 02Gently lean to the edge to see the best views © Knut Hansvold
  • 03Early autumn terrain © Knut Hansvold
01: It's a sharp drop down to the water, but it makes the views more stunning. Keipen near Harstad © Knut Hansvold
02: Gently lean to the edge to see the best views © Knut Hansvold
03: Early autumn terrain © Knut Hansvold

Go to Keipen!

Contact Visit Harstad for more information on Keipen and other local hiking opportunities.

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See also

Harstad offers more than just nature, check out what's going on both in and around the city on the Visit Harstad homepage.
Written by arild
December 19, 2019
Last updated August 18, 2026
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