Narvik Attractions
Post code: N-8500
Telephone code: 082
The northern Norwegian port of Narvik lies at the western end of a peninsula between the Rombaksfjord to the north and the Beisfjord to the south. Both of these fjords are branches of the Ofotfjord, which gives Narvik its access to the Atlantic.
The town, which received its municipal charter in 1902, is of great economic importance as the terminus of the Ofot Railroad (Lapland Railroad) from the Kiruna iron-mines in Sweden and an ice-free port. During the Second World War the German occupation of Norway facilitated the export of Swedish iron ore to Germany. British efforts to prevent this led to fierce fighting, during which Narvik suffered heavy damage. In the postwar reconstruction of the town the old wooden houses were replaced by new stone buildings.
Narvik is noted for an abundance of outdoor activities such as alpine skiing, hiking in the mountains, wreck diving in the harbor, fishing, and golfing.
Telephone code: 082
The northern Norwegian port of Narvik lies at the western end of a peninsula between the Rombaksfjord to the north and the Beisfjord to the south. Both of these fjords are branches of the Ofotfjord, which gives Narvik its access to the Atlantic.
The town, which received its municipal charter in 1902, is of great economic importance as the terminus of the Ofot Railroad (Lapland Railroad) from the Kiruna iron-mines in Sweden and an ice-free port. During the Second World War the German occupation of Norway facilitated the export of Swedish iron ore to Germany. British efforts to prevent this led to fierce fighting, during which Narvik suffered heavy damage. In the postwar reconstruction of the town the old wooden houses were replaced by new stone buildings.
Narvik is noted for an abundance of outdoor activities such as alpine skiing, hiking in the mountains, wreck diving in the harbor, fishing, and golfing.
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Trollfjord
(Lofoten Islands)
The Trollfjord is back by rugged and snow-capped mountains, and the mountain lake of Trollfjordvatn. Combination bus and boat trips to Trollfjord leave from Svolvðr.
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Ore Terminal
Fans of ships and industry will find the Narvik Ore Terminal of great interest.
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Røst Islands - Bird Crags
(Lofoten Islands)
The Bird Crags of Røst Islands are home to some three million puffins and other assorted sea birds. Tours of the islands are available for tourists.
Fagernesfjell
Southeast of Narvik is the Fagernesfjell (1,250m/4,100ft), with a cableway running up to 700m/2,300ft (restaurant at upper station). From the top of the hill there are extensive views; the midnight sun is visible from the end of May to the middle of July. There are excellent skiing facilities on the slopes of the hills round Narvik.
Town
To the east of the railroad line to the ore terminal in Narvik lies Kongensgate, the town's main street. In the Torg (Market Square) stands the Town Hall (1961), in front of which is a large signpost with 23 signs giving the distances to the North Pole and to cities throughout the world. Nearby is a War Museum. At the south end of Kongensgate is the Swedish Seamen's Church (Svensk Sjømannskirke), with a library. Diagonally opposite is a monument commemorating the Norwegian warships "Norge" and "Eidsvold", which were sunk during the fighting in 1940. To the north, beyond the railroad, is the Gulbransonspark, and to the west of this are some 4,000-year-old rock carvings.
To the east of the town is the cemetery, with the graves of both Allied and German soldiers.
To the east of the town is the cemetery, with the graves of both Allied and German soldiers.
