Visit Narvik where nature and history meet
Narvik
Narvik is situated in Northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle at 68° North. The city boasts dramatic World War II history, the Ofotbanen railway line to Kiruna and spectacular Arctic scenery where you can enjoy lots of nature-based experiences, making it a unique destination.
What to do in Narvik?
Narvik is in the heart of the Ofotfjord and surrounded by 1,500 m high mountains rising directly from the fjord.
The city is also at the foot of Narvikfjellet: a cable car takes you from 200m to 1,006m in 10 minutes!
In winter, Narvikfjellet Ski Resort offers excellent off-piste ski conditions and one of Scandinavia’s largest fall heights.
If you go up on a fine summer’s night, you will enjoy majestic views of the fjord under the golden rays of the Midnight Sun.
What to do in Narvik?
Narvik is in the heart of the Ofotfjord and surrounded by 1,500 m high mountains rising directly from the fjord. The city is also at the foot of Narvikfjellet: a cable car takes you from 200m to 1,006m in 10 minutes! In winter, Narvikfjellet Ski Resort offers excellent off-piste ski conditions and one of Scandinavia’s largest fall heights. If you go up on a fine summer’s night, you will enjoy majestic views of the fjord under the golden rays of the Midnight Sun.
Take a trip to Polar Park, the world’s northernmost animal park
Take a trip to Polar Park from Narvik (own transport needed) and get to know our Arctic animals such as the lynx, moose, bear, reindeer, wolf, the arctic fox, among many others.
A day not to forget!
What do to in Narvik?
Outside of the city, lots of fun adventures await.
You can visit Polar Park, the world’s northernmost animal park, where you can observe Arctic animals such as moose, reindeer and muskox as well as Norway’s four largest predators (brown bear, lynx, wolf and wolverine).
For a closer encounter with the wolves at night, you can join “Howl with the Wolves with chances of Northern Lights”, our exclusive Northern Lights tour in Narvik. Be in the front row while they howl and, as it’s dark, the aurora borealis might add to the show!
Howl with the Wolves
Once in Narvik, you should try our exclusive and unique tour: Howl with the Wolves! This Northern Lights tour in Narvik will bring you to Polar Park during the evening, after it has closed to the general public, where you will get close to the wolves and howl with them! If you are lucky, the Northern Lights might show up for an incredible show!
Season 2022-2023:
Only available for group bookings with minimum 6 participants.
Dog sledding in Narvik
A dog sledding trip is also a must-do when travelling to the Arctic.
Take part in a self-drive husky dog sledding tour on a fun and easy trail in the beautiful mountain valley of Målselv, about two hours away from Narvik.
Take a trip to Polar Park, the world’s northernmost animal park
Take a trip to Polar Park from Narvik (transport to go and come back, plus entrance ticket included), and get to know our Arctic animals such as the lynx, moose, bear, reindeer, wolf, the arctic fox, among many others. A day not to forget!
What do to in Narvik?
Outside of the city, lots of fun adventures await.
You can visit Polar Park, the world’s northernmost animal park, where you can observe Arctic animals such as moose, reindeer and muskox as well as Norway’s four largest predators (brown bear, lynx, wolf and wolverine).
For a closer encounter with the wolves at night, you can join “Howl with the Wolves with chances of Northern Lights”, our exclusive Northern Lights tour in Narvik. Be in the front row while they howl and, as it’s dark, the aurora borealis might add to the show!
Howl with the Wolves
Once in Narvik, you should try our exclusive and unique tour: Howl with the Wolves! This Northern Lights tour in Narvik will bring you to Polar Park during the evening, after it has closed to the general public, where you will get close to the wolves and howl with them! If you are lucky, the Northern Lights might show up for an incredible show!
Dog sledding in Narvik
A dog sledding trip is also a must-do when travelling to the Arctic.
Take part in a self-drive husky dog sledding tour on a fun and easy trail in the beautiful mountain valley of Målselv, about two hours away from Narvik.
How to get to Narvik?
Narvik is a hub in Northern Norway and is easily accessible by plane (Evenes Airport), bus, car or train.
From Tromsø:
If you are in Tromsø and wish to travel to Narvik (or the other way around) during the winter time (December to March), we recommend you take the Arctic Route, as we have a daily bus route between these two locations, with several stops along the way.
Other ways:
Taking the train from Narvik to Kiruna (Swedish Lapland) on the Ofoten Line will be a highlight of any trip in the Arctic as this 42 km route is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in Europe.
This trip takes you through a wild and dramatic landscape from fjord to the alpine mountains found in the Abisko National Park. The Ofoten railway line, built at the end of the 19th century, is historical as it was originally used to transport iron ore from Kiruna to the ice-free port of Narvik.
During the Second World War (WWII), the Nazis sought to gain control of the railway so they could export the precious iron to use in the weapons industry. Owing to its strategic location, Narvik was targeted during the first large battle of WWII: the Narvik Campaign (1940). Along your way, you will see remnants of the Battle of Narvik. You can also learn more about this chapter of history at the Narvik War Museum.
The Arctic Route also offers winter connections to Narvik. There is a bus from Narvik to Tromsø as well as from Levi to Svolvær via Narvik, enabling you to go from the ski resorts of Finland to the magnificent Lofoten Islands.