Midnattsoltrappa

Lavangen

The Midnattsoltrappa is a facilitated mountain hike in Spansdalen in Lavangen, about 50 minutes north of Narvik. The 2117-step wooden staircase takes you up the mountainside at Spanstind / Ruŋgugáisá, with views of the valley, Tennevoll and the Lavangsfjord.

Highlights

  • Experience a well-organized mountain hike with a steady climb through steep terrain
  • Watch the view open up over Spansdalen, Tennevoll and parts of the fjord
  • Take breaks at benches and picnic areas along the way
  • Follow the stairs up to the viewing platform, and continue towards Henrikkafossen if you want a longer hike
  • Feel the contrast between the wooden stairs, the mountainsides, the waterfall and the midnight sun
  • Departs from: Spansdalen hamlet at Holmeveien 34, 9357 Tennevoll
  • Suitable for: Children 8+
  • Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty level
  • Moderate
Duration
  • 3-5 hours

Description

The Midnattsoltrappa starts at the community house in Spansdalen in Lavangen. From the parking lot, you walk approx. 580 meters along a gravel road before the stairs start climbing up the mountainside. The wooden staircase follows the terrain closely and has solid handrails on both sides. This is a mountain hike where the altitude comes step by step. Some sections are steeper than others, but the stairs provide a neat and arranged way up through the landscape. Along the way, there are benches and picnic areas where you can stop, take a breath and look out over Spansdalen. The hike is suitable for children who can walk over 2000 steps. At the top, a viewing platform awaits with a view of Spansdalen, Tennevoll and parts of the fjord. The midnight sun is best experienced in June and July, while the season for the trip is from late spring to late autumn. The light, the valley space and the mountainsides give the trip a distinct northern Norwegian character. From the platform, you can continue on towards Henrikkafossen. The trail continues into the valley towards the waterfall, which falls down the mountainside and provides a raw finish for those who want to see more than the stairs themselves. After the hike, it is also possible to take a cold bath in the Spansdal river at the bottom of the stairs.

Additional information

The Midnight Sun Staircase has 2117 steps from the start of the stairs to the platform at the top. Trappa has an ascent of approx. 380 meters. The walk usually takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour from the start of the stairs and up to the platform. It is free to use the Midnight Sun Stairs. Parking at the community house costs DKK 50 Toilets and other facilities are available at the community house at the starting point. Public transportation is not available. The season is from late spring to late autumn. The midnight sun is best experienced in June and July. The stairs have some steep sections, and people who do not like heights can feel this. The staircase has handrails on both sides. The hike is suitable for children who can walk over 2000 steps.

Map & Directions

45 min

The starting point is the community house in Spansdalen. The address is Holmenveien 34. From the parking lot at the community house, you walk approx. 580 meters along a gravel road to the start of the Midnight Sun Stairs. Follow the stairs further up to the viewing platform. From the platform, you can continue towards Henrikkafossen, or walk out of the stairs not far from the platform and on to Holmenhuken.