Health care

The Narvik region consists of the municipalities of Narvik, Evenes, Lavangen and Gratangen. Whether you are traveling through the fjord landscape, heading to the mountains or visiting the villages in the region, it is good to know where you can get help if something happens.

In the event of life-threatening illness, serious injury or life-threatening situations, you should always call 113. This applies, for example, to serious accidents, breathing difficulties, chest pain, acute unconsciousness or other situations where it is urgent.

If you are ill, injured or unsure whether you need medical help, you can call the emergency room on 116 117 for advice and guidance. The number is valid throughout Norway and connects you to the nearest emergency room.

In Narvik, the emergency room is located at UNN Narvik, with its own entrance marked "Reception emergency room" behind the hospital. The out-of-hours clinic is open Monday–Friday from 3.30 p.m., and open around the clock on weekends and public holidays. UNN Narvik receives patients in need of urgent help via the emergency department or emergency room, depending on the situation and needs.

Need for doctors in the municipalities

In Norway, all residents are affiliated with a GP where they live. GPs do not offer drop-in or consultations to patients who are not on their patient list. If you are travelling in Norway or visiting the country from abroad and need medical help, you must contact the municipal out-of-hours clinic.

Narvik

In Narvik, there is an emergency department and a hospital. If you are ill, injured or unsure whether you need medical help, you can call the emergency room on 116 117 for advice and guidance.

In the event of life-threatening illness, serious injury or life-threatening situations, you should always call 113.

Evenes

If you are ill, injured or unsure whether you need medical help, you can call the emergency room on 116 117 for advice and guidance.

In the event of life-threatening illness, serious injury or life-threatening situations, you should always call 113.

Lavangen

If you are ill, injured or unsure whether you need medical help, you can call the emergency room on 116 117 for advice and guidance.

In the event of life-threatening illness, serious injury or life-threatening situations, you should always call 113.

Gratangen

If you are ill, injured or unsure whether you need medical help, you can call the emergency room on 116 117 for advice and guidance.

In the event of life-threatening illness, serious injury or life-threatening situations, you should always call 113.

Hospitals and emergency departments

UNN Narvik is the region's hospital and is located in Narvik. The emergency department receives patients in need of urgent help, either via the emergency department or the emergency room. Upon arrival by ambulance, the patient is received in the emergency department.

Dentist and on-call dentist

If you need dental assistance, you can contact a public or private dental clinic. Narvik Dental Clinic is part of the public dental health service in Nordland County Municipality and is located in Kongens gate 18 in Narvik. The clinic has regular opening hours on weekdays. If you need urgent dental care, you can call the emergency room on 116 117.

Pharmacy

Pharmacies can be found in the center of Narvik, including inside both shopping centers. Here you can get prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and advice on simple health problems. Always check opening hours directly with the pharmacy, especially on weekends, holidays and public holidays.

For visitors from abroad

Travellers from the EU/EEA and Switzerland should bring a European Health Insurance Card and valid identification. The card entitles you to necessary healthcare on the same terms as residents of the country you are visiting. Helsenorge also recommends travel insurance as well.

Emergency veterinary care

If you need an emergency veterinarian, you can contact Narvik Animal Clinic by phone +47 76 96 02 92. This number also applies to emergency assistance outside regular opening hours, where the answering machine will refer you to the veterinarian on duty.

If you find an injured or sick wild animal, do not touch it yourself. Call the police at +47 02800. In consultation with local wildlife managers and veterinarians, they will move out and handle the situation.

Important phone numbers

113 – Medical emergency telephone in the event of life-threatening illness or serious injury
116 117 – Emergency services in the event of acute illness or injury that cannot wait
110 – Fire
112 – Police

Take care of yourself and those you travel with. Check local opening hours, call before you show up where recommended, and use an emergency number in case of emergencies.