Historical walk along the Navvy Road at Bjørkliden

Next occasion 13 August

In 2026, Björkliden will mark 100 years as a mountain destination. Follow the tracks of the navvies on a guided walk along the Navvy Trail, and get to know the railway history that connects Björkliden, Kiruna and Narvik.

Highlights

Follow the historic Navvy Trail through the high mountains
Learn about the navvies' work and everyday life during the construction of the Iron Ore Railway
Visit the Navvy Cemetery, where several of the railway workers are buried
Explore the open mountain landscape above Björkliden
Enjoy a break at Kratersjön, with the possibility of a swim if conditions allow

Departs from: Bjørkliden Sportshop
Duration: 4 hours

Difficulty level

Moderate

Booking

Pre-order

Group size

Small group

Guide language

English

Description

Join us on a historical walk in Björkliden, where the mountain landscape and railway history follow each other closely. In 2026, Björkliden celebrates 100 years as a mountain destination, and this guided tour is part of the anniversary celebration. The walk follows the Navvy Trail, which was used as a transport route for materials during the construction of the Iron Ore Railway more than 100 years ago. The trail goes through lush mountain birch forest and past flowing streams on the way to the Navvy Cemetery. Along the way, the guide tells you about the people who worked on the railway, and about what life along the tracks was like around the turn of the last century. The history also has a clear connection to Narvik. Björkliden grew in connection with the construction of the Ore Railway, the railway that would transport iron ore from Kiruna westwards to Narvik harbour. Thus, the hike provides an insight into the history that connects the mountain areas on the Swedish side with Narvik and the Ofotfjord. From the Navvy Cemetery, the tour continues up into the open mountain landscape. If the weather and conditions allow, there will be a break along the way and the opportunity for a swim in Kratersjön before the hike goes back towards Björkliden.

More information

Max capacity: 12

Transport

Transport til Björkliden er ikke inkludert.

Includes

Guide

Additional information

Bring a light packed lunch or snacks and a water bottle Feel free to bring hot drinks Wear sturdy mountain boots, preferably a model that goes over the ankle Bring a rain jacket and rain pants Bring a warm jacket or a thick extra sweater Please bring a hat, gloves, buff or scarf, and sunglasses The possibility of a break and possible swimming at Kratersjön depends on weather and conditions

Map & Directions

71 km from Narvik city center

By car from Narvik, follow the E10 east towards the Swedish border and on towards Riksgränsen and Björkliden. It is also possible to travel by train and bus from Narvik to Björkliden. Check departures for trains on www.sj.se or for buses on norrtag.se

Contact information: +46 98 06 41 00 Website

From 725 SEK