Northern lights in Narvik

Where the mountains meet the fjord

Narvik is an ideal winter holiday destination and a gateway to Arctic experiences. The exceptionally clear sky over this region gives perfect conditions for observing the northern lights.

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At the Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Centre you can get close to wolves and other wildlife, and in Narvik War Museum you can learn about Northern Norway’s dramatic war history.

When in Narvik, go on a scenic train journey with the Ofotbanen railway towards the Swedish border. There are several options for getting to Narvik and around.

Find more inspiration on Narvik’s official website.

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Winter wonderland under the northern lights.
Photo: Michael Ulriksen

Staying in a lavvo in Narvik.
Photo: John-Inge Lund

Narvik city under the northern lights.
Photo: Jan A Pettersen

Reindeer in Narvik.
Photo: Michael Ulriksen

Alpine skiing in Narvikfjellet.
Photo: Narvikfjellet Ski Resort

Northern lights over Narvik.
Photo: Pål Jacobsen

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Northern lights reindeer experience

Experience Sami Siida, reindeer and the aurora all in one package. Pick-up is at 9 pm outside your hotel in Narvik, upon which you will be transported to a small village named Beisfjord. Here, you can feed the reindeers while learning more about these magnificent animals, while waiting for the magical aurora to reveal herself in the sky. There will be a warm and cosy lavvo where you can sit around the bonfire and enjoy a hot cup of coffee and some grilled reindeer sausage, while a guide teach you about Sami culture and handicrafts.

Travel/booking period: 20 October – 30 November and 25 December – 30 December.
Duration: approximately 4 hours.

Price per adult

From NOK 1,495
Children age 12 and under, from NOK 850

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Beisfjord, Narvik.
Photo: Njalasouka Adventures

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Lights at the lodge gourmet

Feel the magic of the arctic lights with an adventure that starts with a 3-course dinner at Linken Restaurant & Bar, a gourmet restaurant with a panoramic view and an urban vibe, followed by transport to Narvikfjellet where a cable car will take you 650 metres above sea level and breathtaking views.
while you enjoy snacks, drinks and great photo opportunities, a guide will tell you about the northern lights, Norwegian culture and life above the Arctic circle. At midnight you will return back to Quality Hotel Grand Royal ****.

Duration: 6 hours (6 pm to midnight). Season: 21 December 2018 – 31 March 2019.

Price per person (2 persons in a double room)

From NOK 2,790
Includes: 1-night accommodation, breakfast, 3-course dinner, shuttle, cable car, guide, refreshments and 2 drinks.

Book your lights at the lodge adventure

Narvikfjellet, Narvik.
Photo: Quality Hotel / Narvikfjellet

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Narvikfjellet ski resort

Ski to the sea with breathtaking views and enjoy the strong contrasts between mountains, fjords and winter landscapes. The Narvikfjellet ski resort offers great areas for children and beginners, as well as steeper slopes and challenging off-piste alternatives for the more advanced skiers. With several lifts and a brand new gondola, the options are plenty.

Stay comfortably at Scandic Narvik, an urban four-star hotel, with views of the majestic mountains, fjords and of course the city of Narvik.

Season: from 21 December 2018 – 12 May 2019.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 12pm – 8pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Price per person (2 persons in a double room)

From NOK 1,000
Includes: one night at Scandic Narvik, breakfast and day pass.

Book your Narvikfjellet skiing adventure

Narvikfjellet, Narvik.
Photo: Narvikfjellet Ski Resort

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Beisfjord, Narvik

Photo: Njalasouka Adventures

Northern lights reindeer experience

Experience Sami Siida, reindeer and the aurora all in one package. Pick-up is at 9 pm outside your hotel in Narvik, upon which you will be transported to a small village named Beisfjord. Here, you can feed the reindeers while learning more about these magnificent animals, while waiting for the magical aurora to reveal herself in the sky. There will be a warm and cosy lavvo where you can sit around the bonfire and enjoy a hot cup of coffee and some grilled reindeer sausage, while a guide teach you about Sami culture and handicrafts.

Travel/booking period: 20 October – 30 November and 25 December – 30 December.
Duration: approximately 4 hours.

Price per adult

From NOK 1,495
Children age 12 and under, from NOK 850

Book your northern lights reindeer adventure
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Narvikfjellet, Narvik

Photo: Quality Hotel / Narvikfjellet

Lights at the lodge gourmet

Enjoy one night at Quality Hotel Grand Royal **** and the magical Arctic lights.
The adventure starts with a 3-course dinner at Linken Restaurant & Bar. After dinner, you will be transported to Narvikfjellet, where a cable car will take you to 650 metres above sea level and breathtaking views. Learn about the northern lights, Norwegian culture and life above the Arctic circle, while you enjoy snacks, drinks and some great photo opportunities. At midnight you will return to the hotel.

Duration: 6 hours (6 pm to midnight). Season: 21 December 2018 – 31 March 2019.

Price per person (2 people in a double room)

From NOK 2,790
Includes: 1-night accommodation, breakfast, 3-course dinner, shuttle, cable car, guide, refreshments/2 drinks.

Book your lights at the lodge adventure
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Narvikfjellet, Narvik

Photo: Narvikfjellet Ski Resort

Narvikfjellet ski resort

Ski to the sea with breathtaking views and enjoy the strong contrasts between mountains, fjords and winter landscapes. The Narvikfjellet ski resort offers great areas for children and beginners, as well as steeper slopes and challenging off-piste alternatives for the more advanced skiers. With several lifts and a brand new gondola, the options are plenty.

Stay comfortably at Scandic Narvik, an urban four-star hotel, with views of the majestic mountains, fjords and of course the city of Narvik.

Season: from 21 December 2018 – 12 May 2019.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 12pm – 8pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Price per person (2 persons in a double room)

From NOK 1,000
Includes: one night at Scandic Narvik, breakfast and day pass.

Book your Narvikfjellet skiing adventure

Other winter activities in Narvik

Where to stay in Narvik

Northern lights forecast

The NorwayLights app provides the best prediction for when to see the northern lights in the area.

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Getting here and around

Get additional travel information on Narvik’s official website.

By train

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.
By bus

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.
By boat

The Norwegian Coastal Voyage Hurtigruten cruises the Norwegian coastline and calls at Svolvær and Harstad, both of which are connected to Narvik by road.

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By car

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.

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By plane

Harstad/Narvik Airport lies less than 1,5 hours from Narvik by road. The airport has connections to Andenes, Bodø, Oslo, Tromsø, and Trondheim.

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