Narvik is a town in Nordland county in Northern Norway that lies by the Ofotfjord in the Ofoten region.
The ski resort at Narvikfjellet is one of the 10 best undiscovered ski resorts in Europe, according to the magazine Outside Online.
The Sami culture plays an important role in Narvik’s history. The Sami were the first to settle here centuries ago and have been practising reindeer husbandry in the region ever since.
Fantastic views in the middle of the night without any legwork? Yes, please!
Catch a ride on the cable car to the top of Mount Narvikfjellet and see the midnight sun in the summer …
… or the northern lights in the winter.
With one of Scandinavia’s largest drop heights and excellent conditions for off-piste skiing, the ski resort at Narvikfjellet offers some of the best alpine skiing in Norway.
When you are above the Arctic Circle, nature is your playground all year round.
Get a bird’s eye view of the region on a family-friendly hike to Verdenssvaet …
… or team up with a local guide and climb to the top of Mount Stetinden.
The peak has been voted Norway's National Mountain by Norwegian broadcaster NRK's listeners.
Other popular activities include mountain biking, going on an eagle safari, and dog sledding.
If you visit Narvik in May, you can also sign up for an owl safari on the Fjellkysten coast.
Before you leave the region, get close to Arctic wildlife in Polar Park, the world’s northernmost zoo.
And yes, you’ll even get the opportunity to cuddle a wolf!
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One of Norway’s most beautiful train journeys, the Ofoten Line, starts in Narvik, too. Simply lean back, relax and and take in the amazing scenery.
Hop off at Riksgrensen and hike across Norway along the navvies’ road, from the Swedish boarder in the east to the fjords in the west.
For a shorter version of the hike, disembark at Katterat station.
The Ofoten Line is a magical journey, but the story behind it is every bit as dramatic as its views.
The Ofoten Line was built by the navvies to transport iron from Lapland in Sweden to Narvik for export. Sounds harmless, right?
But during the Second World War, the Ofoten Line was one of the reasons why Narvik was on the Nazi's list of places to conquer in Norway – they wanted control of the iron ore railway.
Following the invasion on 9 April 1940, a two-month battle was fought in what was for most a faraway place at the time.
The troops not only had to battle each other but also the harsh weather conditions, steep mountains, and lack of provisions.
The Battle of Narvik left traces around the region, which you can still see today on the journey with the Ofoten Line and learn more about at the Narvik War Museum.
From the sounds of joik to the strong connection they have with nature – let the family running Njalasouka Adventures share more about their fascinating traditions and culture. Or experience it at the annual Isogaisa Festival.
If you get the chance, try the traditional Sami dish bidos, a delicious stew made with reindeer meat and vegetables.
And keep your eyes peeled for anything containing cloudberries, or multer as they are called in Norwegian.
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Spend the night at Barøy lighthouse or go glamping in an Arctic dome on Mount Narvikfjellet.
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Narvik has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is completely sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.
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Express bus routes serve Narvik from the other regional hubs in Northern Norway.
Almost all of the major islands in Lofoten are connected to the mainland by road, and there are a variety of buses connecting Narvik to the settlements on the islands.
Travel time from Narvik to Svolvær in Lofoten is approximately 3,5 hours by bus. To Harstad, travel time is about 2 hours.
There are daily train departures to Narvik from Boden in Sweden. Travel time is around 5 hours, with an additional 17 if you are taking the train from Gothenburg or Stockholm to Boden.
From Narvik there are also trains to and from Kiruna in Sweden, a trip which takes 2,5 hours.
Within Norway, you can take the train from Oslo to Fauske and change to a bus for the last 4 hours to Narvik.
The Norwegian Coastal Voyage Hurtigruten cruises the Norwegian coastline and calls at Svolvær and Harstad, both of which are connected to Narvik by road.
Narvik is described as the gate to Northern Norway. The E6 runs straight through Narvik.
The main north-south artery has one single ferry crossing, between Bognes and Skarberget, with numerous departures.
Harstad/Narvik Airport lies 1 hour from Narvik by road. The airport has connections to Andenes, Bodø, Oslo, Tromsø, and Trondheim.
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