Experience the history beneath the surface - with an underwater drone

Next occasion 5 September

A blue and white motor yacht floats on calm water with a snow-capped mountain and cloudy sky in the background.

Underwater scene with a school of fish swimming above an algae-covered metal structure in green-blue water.

Over-the-shoulder view of a person holding a drone controller with a phone screen above rippling water.

Join us at Narvik harbor and experience the war history below the surface. With an underwater drone, you get to see live images from a historic shipwreck from the naval battles of 1940.

Highlights

Experience Narvik's war history where the events actually took place
See live images from an underwater drone on the big screen on board
Learn about Narvik's strategic role during World War II
Explore the fjord landscape around the harbor with views of the city and mountains
Get to know stories from the port, the ore ships and the liquor smuggling in Narvik

Departs from: Port of Narvik
Duration: 3 hours

Transport & Transfer

Boat (up to 12 people)

Difficulty level

Easy

Guide language

English
Norwegian

Description

This boat trip takes you out into the waters of Narvik harbor, where some of the most dramatic naval battles of World War II took place. On board the vessel Ofotr, you get a close encounter with history, conveyed through stories, landscapes and live images from the seabed.

The tour starts with an introduction from the captain, who has a background as a former museum director. During the voyage, you will hear about Narvik's strategic importance in 1940, while the fjord, the city and the mountains form the framework for the experience.

At the wreck site, an underwater drone is sent down to one of the wrecks from the naval battles in Narvik. Video from the dive is shown live on the big screen on board, allowing guests to follow the exploration in real time. The area is also an official war grave, and the experience is conveyed with respect for history and the people who were affected.

After the dive, it is possible to ask questions to the captain. In the lounge, you will also hear stories from another chapter in Narvik's port history: the liquor smuggling related to the ore ships that previously called at the port.

If conditions allow, the underwater drone can be sent down again in search of traces of failed smuggling attempts.

More information

Max capacity: 12

Transport

Not included

Includes

Experienced guide
Coffee and tea

Additional information

The experience takes place from inside a warm and comfortable boat.
Dress according to the weather conditions if you want to go out on deck to take pictures.
Drinks can be purchased on board.
The area by the wreck is an official war grave, and the visit is carried out with respect for the place.
Extra drone searches for bottles are only carried out if conditions allow it.

Map & Directions

From Narvik Tourist Information: 1.1 km

From Narvik Tourist Information: Walk south down Kongens gate (E6). Follow the road straight ahead until you reach the Seamen's Church, turn right and follow the road down to Narvik harbour.

Contact information: +47 95 12 87 17 [email protected] Website

From 1800 NOK