Discover Narvik

At the innermost end of the long Ofotfjord, city life meets fjord and mountain scenery in Narvik. Narvikfjellet is right in the city: skiing, hiking and far-reaching views are among the many ways to experience Narvik. Museums and the history of the Ofoten Line also give your trip a distinctive cultural focus.

Skiing and mountain views at Narvikfjellet

The Narvikfjellet ski resort has 16 runs and 6 lifts. There are also extensive areas for lift-assisted freeriding and backcountry skiing. Families will also find family-friendly slopes, while a terrain park, ski rental and ski school round out the facilities. These options cater to different interests on the slopes, though not every activity will suit everyone.

The changing light conditions make skiing here particularly striking: in December, the slopes are floodlit; in May, there is continuous daylight. The summer cable car takes visitors to 656 metres above sea level. From the summit, panoramic views stretch across the Ofotfjord and the city to the surrounding mountains. Narvik therefore offers both winter descents and a scenic experience in the warmer season, each making for a different kind of trip.

Discover the city’s history and railway heritage

The Narvik Museum explores the construction and operation of the Ofoten Line. It also tells the story of the long transport of iron ore from Kiruna to Narvik’s ice-free port, and the city’s development over more than 100 years. Slide shows, models and films are part of the exhibits, as is a train ride in an authentic railcar. From the museum park, visitors can enjoy views of the harbour and LKAB’s shipping facilities.

The Narvik War Museum, in the city centre at Kongens gate 39, offers a distinct focus. It covers the Battle of Narvik in April 1940 and the subsequent five years of German occupation. Original artefacts, interactive digital displays, texts and photographs present these subjects in different ways. Those interested in the city’s history can explore a range of historical perspectives, from Narvik’s development to the events of the war.

Walking trails, hikes and discoveries

The open-air area in Tøttadalen near Narvik has walking trails of varying difficulty. The mountain hikes close to the city also range from easy to more challenging routes, many of which lead to viewpoints. If you want to take different activity levels into account when planning your trip, this range can help you choose a walk or hike. From the city centre, visitors can reach the mountains in a short time and enjoy panoramic views of fjords, mountains and Arctic landscapes.

At Brennholtet, there is a 5,000-year-old rock carving that can be reached on foot from Narvik in a short time. It offers a very different focus from the city and railway museums: instead of the city’s more recent history, you encounter evidence of a distant past. For families looking to combine outdoor experiences with historical discoveries, Narvik offers a range of themes that can each be explored separately during a stay.

A city with rail connections and fjord experiences

Narvik station is on the Ofoten Line. From there, train services run to Kiruna, Luleå, Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden. The Arctic Train travels from Narvik along the Ofoten Line through a landscape of fjords, steep mountain slopes and powerful waterfalls. Along the way, traces of the industrial and wartime history of northern Norway are also part of the route’s story. For anyone interested in a train journey, this offers another way to explore the region’s railway history alongside the museums.

At the harbour, the Arctic Sauna combines a city experience, warmth and time by the fjord. The experiences you want to shape your stay can help guide your search for a holiday apartment in Narvik.

Other places at this level: Ankenesstrand, Bjerkvik, Elvegard.

For the broader travel overview: Narvik.