A Guide to Narvik
It is a city where urban life and alpine terrain exist side by side, creating a rare sense of closeness between nature and everyday activity.
From the city centre, views stretch across the harbour and into the surrounding peaks. Trails, ski slopes and viewpoints begin almost at street level, making it easy to move between cafés, culture and high mountain experiences in a single day.
Narvik is shaped by both industry and adventure. The railway, port and working city form the backbone of daily life, while Narvik Ski Resort rises directly above town, offering alpine skiing with fjord views. The Arctic Train departs from the city centre into dramatic mountain terrain, while Narvik War Museum tells the powerful story of how this small Arctic city found itself at the centre of global events during the Second World War.
Life in Narvik also unfolds by the water. Boat trips on the fjord, a floating sauna in the harbour and a growing food scene add warmth to the experience. Accommodation ranges from hotels with rooftop bars and fjord views, to apartment hotels at the ski resort and modern glass cabins in the mountainside.
Looking ahead, Narvik is in transformation. As the host city of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2029, new lifts, hotels and infrastructure are taking shape, strengthening a city already defined by contrasts.
It is a place of light and shadow, sea and summit. Urban yet raw. Compact yet expansive. Narvik invites exploration in all directions, at any time of year.