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| Narvik has been a junction for trade since old times. The port, ice-free all year, and the Ofotbanen, the railway track built at the turn of the century as the world’s northernmost, coldest and hardest railway construction, made the city the most important shipper of iron ore from mines in Sweden and Finland. During World War Two, Narvik was hit hard in battles between German troops and resistance troops from Norway, England, France, and Poland, and much of the city as well as its constructions for handling iron ore were destroyed. |
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Narvik is also one of the few cities in Norway that has petro glyphs right in its centre. These rock carvings can be seen
at Brennholtet, and show our forefathers’ wishes for a happy hunting. The carved figures are assumed to be about 5,000 years
old.
An active holiday in Narvik – There are many possibilities available for exploring Narvik and its surroundings. The mountains offer unique opportunities
for climbing, caving, hiking, summit hikes, and mountain biking. The Ofot fjord shows the city from another angle and accommodates
activities such as kayaking, ocean fishing, killer whale safaris, and wreck diving. The nature experiences associated with
the activities enhance the impressions and create life-long memories.
Hostelling International Norway's tips for activities in Narvik;
Sipas Adventures
Sipas Adventures customize fresh air activities for groups and singles. Kayak, summit hikes, snow shoe trekking, caving, climbing
and more.
Narvik klatreklubb
Experience one of Norway’s roughest climbing walls. The climbing hall is 13 metres tall with 20 to 25 top anchors. Link to
Narvik's climbing organization who is in charge of the climbing hall. The website is in Norwegian, but it is possible to make
contact through e-mail!
Narvik Mountain
In the mountains around Narvik and surrounding areas there are a large web of marked trails. Here wanderers can choose different
trips depending on their own wishes and needs.
In the winter time Fagernes Mountain has been named one of Scandinavia’s most beautiful places for ski sport with its fantastic
view of mountains and fjords.
Fjord Cruise
Fjord Cruise takes groups and individuals for fjord tours, ocean fishing, killer whale and sea eagle safaris. Every winter
between October and January large groups of killer whales gather in the fjords outside Narvik.
Skjomen Golfpark
Skjomen Golf Park is the world’s northernmost 18-hole golf course. You can play 24 hours a day. The season lasts from May
to October. The website is in Norwegian, but it is possible to make contact through e-mails!
Destinasjon Narvik
If you are interessed in more information about Narvik, please contact the tourist office for more information.
How to get there - Narvik Vandrerhjem
Hurtigruten is calling Narvik by two times a day every day (a northbound and southbound departure). There are also coaches
that are driving from or to the surrounding areas.
Airports within distance to Narvik Vandrerhjem is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (80 km) and Bodø Airport (300 km).
HI Norway recommends staying at Narvik Vandrerhjem. Narvik Vandrerhjem is centrally located downtown, and is open all year. For more information and booking possibilities,
please contact Narvik Vandrerhjem by e-mail at narvik@hihostels.no or by phone at +47 76 96 22 00. If you are interessted, pleace click on link to receive a google map of Narvik.
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