Harand

Harand is a City, located in Perantsa. Harand is a compact, university-centered mountain valley city known for its blend of research and industry—where brick campuses, tech start-ups, and precision manufacturing thrive alongside a lively old town, snowy outdoor culture, and strong transit links to the coast.

Location

  • Inland in a high valley just beyond the Perantsan coastal mountains, northeast of Peran, connected to the coast by a pass road and a rail tunnel.

Character and look

  • Compact, university-driven town with sturdy brick campuses, timber-clad housing, and sheltered courtyards.
  • Winters are snowy; locals take to cross‑country trails and cozy cafés.
  • A hint of Central European mountain town with some American-style light industry parks on the edge.

Role and economy

  • Universities and polytechnics, electronics assembly, precision tools, and software-for-industry firms.
  • Regional hospital and research labs anchor the public sector.
  • Cost of living lower than the coast, drawing young families.

Neighborhoods and landmarks

  • Old Town square with a weekly farmers’ market.
  • The Ridge Campus green with a public science museum.
  • Makers’ Park—converted rail sheds housing small manufacturers and tech start-ups.
  • A modest football ground and an ice rink.

Transport

  • Reliable buses, a single tram spur through the center, park-and-ride at the tunnel station, and freight sidings serving the industrial estate.
  • Good hiking and ski connectors.