The real name of this town is #…..

Aug 6, 2025

Okay, so the locals spell it HARSTAD, but they pronounce it so swiftly in Norwegian that it sounds like they’re saying “Hashtag.”

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Jeet

Aug 6

Jim, your application of a hashtag (#) for Harstad is truly an example of “Swedish for common sense” without any complicated included instructions on how to carve your own hare at home…

Thanks Jim,

A lovely story snd stunning place to vioit.

How fun! What a beautiful friendship - thank you for sharing!

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