Parking in Harstad
Harstad Municipality has charged spaces in the centre with an hourly price of 32 kr in 2026, weekdays 08–17 and Saturday 08–15. On Sunday, parking is free at municipal spaces. At street level the main rule is a three-hour maximum stay, with exceptions for the car parks, the harbour and the town hall. The town has three car parks – among them the Hveding-kvartalet with over 250 spaces and 24 charging bays, and Trekanten P-hus with 94 spaces by the Alti centre. EVs pay the full charge on equal terms with others.
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- Zones
- 2
- Average price
- 32 kr/hour (2026)
- Free parking
- Yes, in places
- Apps
- EasyPark
Parking zones in Harstad
Overview of paid parking zones in Harstad, with price per hour, maximum time and validity.
| Zone | Area | Price | Max time | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | Centre streets and municipal spaces | All vehicles (including EVs): 32 kr/hour (2026) | 3 hours (exceptions: car parks, harbour, around the town hall) | Mon–Fri: 08–17 Sat: 08–15 Sun: Free at municipal spaces |
| Outside the charged zone | Municipal spaces outside the central zone where signs show a charge | All vehicles: 16 kr/hour (2026) | See signs | Mon–Fri: See signs Sat: See signs Sun: See signs |
Last updated: 2026-08-21 · Source: Harstad Municipality – About parking in Harstad
Resident parking
The municipality offers rental of a parking space for residents and businesses (monthly rent). See the municipality's price schedule for parking.
Price: Check current
Apply for resident parking in Harstad →
The national framework for the scheme (resident permits, who can apply) is on the residential-zone parking page.
Car parks in Harstad
The largest car parks in Harstad, with prices and opening hours.
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Hveding-kvartalet
Harstad kommuneOver 250 spaces, 24 charging bays and about 5% disabled bays. You may stay longer than three hours. The municipality's stated 2026 garage rate is 32 kr/hour.
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Trekanten P-hus
Harstad kommuneMulti-storey car park with 94 spaces. The municipality's stated 2026 garage rate is 32 kr/hour.
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Hvedings gate car park (Alti centre)
Harstad MunicipalityThe municipality lists this as one of the town's three car parks. Check signs for terms and availability.
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Free parking
On-street parking in Harstad is normally free in the evening, at night and on Sundays and public holidays — but the charging hours are set by the municipality and shown on the sign, so always check the signs. Car parks and garages usually charge around the clock. The most reliable free options are park-and-ride sites and time-limited parking-disc spaces.
- Sunday: free at municipal spaces
- Sama and Seljestadfjæra: free during the day and into the evening, but not overnight
- Free MC/moped spaces (2-wheel): Torvet by the bus terminal (all year), Håkons gate (seasonal)
- Shopping centres – check the signs for customer parking
EV charging and parking
EVs pay a parking charge on equal terms with other cars (since 1 March 2017). The Hveding-kvartalet has 24 charging bays.
Electric and hydrogen cars now normally pay the ordinary charge on municipal parking. There is no national free-or-discount rule — each municipality decides for itself whether to grant an exemption (Parking Regulations § 34), and more and more charge the full price. Check locally.
The national EV rules (charging bay vs. parking space, cross-parking, why the price varies) are on the EV parking page.
Disabled parking
About 5% of the spaces in the Hveding-kvartalet are disabled bays. People with reduced mobility and a parking permit follow the ordinary disabled-parking rules – place the permit visibly behind the windscreen.
The national disabled-parking rules (what the card gives you, applying, double time) are on the disabled parking page.
Common mistakes and fines
| Offence | Amount | Type | Appeal deadline | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (low rate) | 330 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (ordinary rate, e.g. not paid / overstay) | 660 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Parking in a disabled bay without a valid card (high rate) | 990 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
Apps and payment methods
- EasyPark easypark.com — Can be used at charged spaces; enforcement is via the registration number.
Parking authority contact
- Harstad kommune – Parking
- Phone: 913 18 500
- Opening hours: Charging hours weekdays 08–17, Saturday 08–15
- Municipal parking page →
Frequently asked questions
How much does parking cost in central Harstad in 2026?
The hourly price is 32 kr, and a charge applies weekdays 08–17 and Saturday 08–15. On Sunday, parking is free at municipal spaces.
How long can I stay parked in central Harstad?
The main rule is a three-hour maximum stay at street level. In the car parks, at the harbour and around the town hall you can stay longer.
Do EVs get a discount on parking in Harstad?
No. EVs have paid a parking charge on equal terms with other cars since 1 March 2017.