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.

Read More Trollfjord

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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Fans of ships and industry will find the Narvik Ore Terminal of great interest.

Read More Røst Islands - Bird Crags

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.

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A small fishing village in the Lofoten Islands.Lofoten Islands, Narvik
Sunset over Henigsvaer in Lofoten.Lofoten Islands, Narvik
The harbor of a fishing village in the Lofoten islands.Lofoten Islands, Narvik
Henningsvaer in the Lofoten Islands.Lofoten Islands, Narvik
Henningsvaer town in the Lofoten Islands.Lofoten Islands, Narvik
A peak on the Lofoten Islands.Lofoten Islands, Narvik
Henningsvaer in the Lofoten Islands.Lofoten Islands, Narvik
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