Narvik

Narvik is a gateway to the Arctic in northern Norway, offering dramatic landscapes, the magical Northern Lights in winter, and the midnight sun in summer. The town combines urban amenities with raw Arctic wilderness, making it an ideal base for dog sledding, whale watching, and aurora photography. The surrounding fjords and mountains provide spectacular hiking in summer and world-class skiing in winter.

By Plane

The nearest airport to Narvik is Bus from EVE to Narvik (1.5 hr, 200 kr).

By Car / Road

Narvik is accessible by road. Buses connect to nearby cities and towns. Local roads are well-maintained but may be narrow in rural areas. Driving offers the most flexibility for exploring the surrounding region.

The town centre is compact and walkable. Local buses cover the wider area. Taxis are available through Norgestaxi or local taxi companies. For exploring the surrounding region, a rental car is recommended.

Ofoten Museum ,

Administrasjonsveien 3 ,

☏

+47 76-969650 .

 

War Memorial Museum

( Nordland Røde Kors Krigsminnemuseum ),

Torgsvingen 15 ,

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+47 76-944426 ,

[email protected] .

Exhibitions about the Narvik Campaign in the Second World War.  

Narvik church .

Large stone church was built in 1925 by the architect Olaf Nordhagen.   ( updated Apr 2015 )

Take the cable car to the top of Fagernesfjellet. Or better yet, climb it in the middle of the night during summer. There is a fantastic path the winds up the mountain that overlooks the city and one can reach the same destination as the cable car.

Ski at Narvikfjellet .

The ski station is located so that you can contemplate the fjords as you ski down the slopes.

≈400 NOK .   ( updated Apr 2022 )

Hiking from Beisfjord .

July–September .

There is a good network of hiking routes in the inland. The nearest trailhead is at Beisfjord, 12 km south-east from the city. A weekend hike up to Lossihytta hut at some 750 m (25 km one way) requires fitness and some experience (two fords). The hike can be extended as a five-day tour around Storsteinsfjellet (return by train from Katterat). The huts require the DNT key, otherwise you must bring a tent.   ( updated Apr 2017 )

Hiking from Katterat .

Jun–Sept .

Take the train to Katterat and hike to Hunddalshytta. You can continue via Oallavagge day hut, Čunojávrihytta, Unna Allakas fjällstuga and Abiskojaurre fjällstuga to Abisko : 70 km, 5 days. The last leg is by Kungsleden , the most famous hiking route in Sweden. Enjoy the

Linken Restaurant Og Bar ,

Kongensgate 64

( At Quality Hotel Grand Royal ),

☏

+47 96-99660 .

Malmen/Telegrafen ,

Dronningens gate 47 ,

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+47 76-960055 .

 

Tøtta Bar ,

Kongensgate 33

( On the eighteenth floor of Rica Hotel Narvik ),

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+47 76-961400 .

M-F 11AM:00-01:00, Sa Su 11:00-02:00 .

Great bar to start off the evening with drinks and perhaps a light meal while taking in the dramatic mountainous landscape.

For a town of its size Narvik offers a large selection of hotels, both more high-end and cheaper alternatives.

Quality Hotel Grand Royal ,

Kongensgate 64 ,

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+47 76-977000 ,

fax : +47 76-977007 ,

[email protected] .

Largest hotel in town with over 600 beds, much-used and well-suited for larger conferences.  

Scandic Narvik ,

Kongensgate 33 ,

☏

+47 76-961400 ,

fax : +47 76-961401 ,

[email protected] .

Newest hotel to open in Narvik, this 18-story high rise offers great views over the town and surrounding mountains. Offers stylish interior design and a skybar.   ( updated Apr 2015 )

Best Western Narvik Hotell ,

Skistuavn. 8 ,

☏

+47 76 96 48 00 ,

[email protected] .

40 rooms   ( updated Apr 2015 )

There are shops and kiosks on the main street, plus there are two large shopping centres: one near the railway station and the other in the centre of the town.

The Express Bus (northbound) goes to Finnsnes and Tromsø with connections to Alta and the North Cape . The southbound to Fauske (railway) and Bodø (bus, railway and airport)

Southbound bus to Fauske/Bodø daily

There are two bus departures daily from Narvik to Svolvær in Lofoten

There is an Airport Express Bus to Harstad/Narvik/Evenes Airport (EVE) that connects with flights to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).

Kiruna and Luleå in Sweden, connected by road and Malmbanan (Iron Ore Railway, known as Ofoten Line in Norway)

Routes through Narvik

Trondheim

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Fauske / Bodø

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  SW     NE  

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Tromsø

Lofoten

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  W     E  

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Riksgränsen

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Luleå

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