Norwegian fjord and mountain landscape near Narvik
🇳🇴Norway

Narvik

✦8/10

History enthusiasts and skiers who want genuine Arctic atmosphere without the tourist crowds

Aurora Score
8/10 ✦
Daily Budget
$150/day
Access
🛤️ Moderate
Dark Hours (Winter)
18h

About Narvik

Narvik sits at 68.4°N on the Ofotfjord — a fjord-side city best known for the fierce Battle of Narvik during World War II, where Allied and Axis forces clashed over this strategically vital ice-free port in 1940. The Narvik War Museum and Ofoten Museum bring this history to vivid life. But Narvik is also an outstanding winter sports and aurora destination: the Narvikfjellet ski resort rises 1,000m directly behind the city, offering excellent downhill skiing with the rare bonus of possible aurora sightings from the slopes. At 68.4°N, Narvik sits well inside the auroral oval and experiences polar night from mid-December to late December. The dramatic Ofoten Railway journey from Riksgränsen in Sweden — traversing snow-laden tundra and dramatic fjord views — is one of Scandinavia's most scenic train rides. Far less touristy than Tromsø, Narvik offers an authentic Arctic Norway experience with genuine local character, competitive prices, and excellent aurora viewing from October through March.

Best Time to Visit

OctNovDecJanFebMar

Monthly Weather & Aurora

MonthAvg TempDark HoursAurora Chance
Jan★ Best-4°C18hHigh
Feb★ Best-3°C14hHigh
Mar★ Best-1°C8hHigh
Apr+3°C3hLow
May+7°CMidnight sun—
Jun+12°CMidnight sun—
Jul+15°CMidnight sun—
Aug+14°CMidnight sun—
Sep+9°C5hMed
Oct★ Best+4°C11hHigh
Nov★ Best-1°C16hHigh
Dec★ Best-3°C18hHigh

Activities

Northern Lights ToursSkiingNorthern Lights PhotographyWildlife WatchingSnowshoeingHikingFjord CruisesPhotography ToursAurora CampKayakingCross Country SkiingIce ClimbingMidnight Sun Viewing

Getting There

Fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport (EVE) with connections via Oslo. Alternatively, reach by the scenic Ofoten Railway from Sweden — one of Scandinavia's most spectacular rail journeys.

Accommodation Highlights

  • ✓Mountain hotels
  • ✓Ski resort lodges
  • ✓Guesthouses

Location

Budget Estimator

3 nights21 nights
Budget
$788
Typical
$1,050
Comfort
$1,470

Based on avg $150/day in Narvik. Includes accommodation, food, local transport & one guided tour. Flights not included.

Quick Info

LanguageNorwegian (English widely spoken)
Regionarctic
Coordinates68.44°N, 17.43°E

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🏨Where to Stay(10)

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Narvik Mountain Lodge

Narvik Mountain Lodge

⭐ 4.7

Fjellveien 8515, 8515 Narvik, Norway

lodging
Basecamp Narvik Hotel and Apartments

Basecamp Narvik Hotel and Apartments

⭐ 4.4

Nordlyssvingan 2, 8515 Narvik, Norway

resort hotel
Camp 291

Camp 291

⭐ 4.4

Nordlyssvingan 28, 8515 Narvik, Norway

lodging
Breidablikk Guesthouse

Breidablikk Guesthouse

⭐ 4.3

Tore Hunds gate 41, 8514 Narvik, Norway

hotel
Bogen Hostel as

Bogen Hostel as

⭐ 4.3

Lenvik 143, 8533 Bogen i Ofoten, Norway

guest house

Narvik Hotel Wivel

⭐ 4.3

Kongensgate 36, 8514 Narvik, Norway

hotel

Scandic Narvik

⭐ 4.2

Kongensgate 33, 8514 Narvik, Norway

hotel

Quality Hotel Grand Royal

⭐ 4.0

Kongensgate 64, 8514 Narvik, Norway

hotel

Sjømannskirka

⭐ 3.9

Kongensgate 1, 8514 Narvik, Norway

hostel

Thon Hotel Narvik

⭐ 3.7

Skistua 8, 8515 Narvik, Norway

hotel

🍽️Where to Eat(10)

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Glasskiosken

Glasskiosken

⭐ 5.0

Tårnveien 26a, 8517 Narvik, Norway

restaurant
Furu Gastropub

Furu Gastropub

⭐ 4.6$$

Kongensgate 36, 8514 Narvik, Norway

restaurant
Restaurant Fiskekroken Narvik

Restaurant Fiskekroken Narvik

⭐ 4.6$$

Kongensgate 42, 8514 Narvik, Norway

restaurant
Nordre Matbar

Nordre Matbar

⭐ 4.5

Dronningensgate 47, 8514 Narvik, Norway

restaurant
Narvikguten Pub

Narvikguten Pub

⭐ 4.4$$

Dronningensgate 60, 8514 Narvik, Norway

pub

Linken Restaurant & Bar

⭐ 4.3

Kongensgate 64, 8514 Narvik, Norway

restaurant

Bella Napoli Restaurant Narvik

⭐ 4.2$$

Kongensgate 42, 8514 Narvik, Norway

restaurant

Rallar'n Pub & Kro

⭐ 4.2$$

Kongensgate 64, 8514 Narvik, Norway

restaurant

Milano Narvik

⭐ 4.2$$

Dronningensgate 53, 8514 Narvik, Norway

pizza restaurant

Tøtta Bar

⭐ 4.0

Kongensgate 33, 8514 Narvik, Norway

cocktail bar

🎯Things to Do(10)

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Day Out Narvik

Day Out Narvik

⭐ 5.0

Dronningensgate 66, 8514 Narvik, Norway

service

Njalasouka Adventures AS

⭐ 5.0

Neset 15, 8522 Beisfjord, Norway

tour agency
Narvik Adventures AS

Narvik Adventures AS

⭐ 4.9

Skogstjernebakken 5, 8515 Narvik, Norway

lodging
Divenarvik

Divenarvik

⭐ 4.8

Havnegata 1A, 8514 Narvik, Norway

tour agency
Kilometers and miles information

Kilometers and miles information

⭐ 4.7

Kongensgate, 8514 Narvik, Norway

tourist attraction

Narvik mountains

⭐ 4.7

Narvik Municipality, Norway

tourist attraction

Rib Narvik

⭐ 4.6

Havnegata 1, 8514 Narvik, Norway

point of interest

Vinterfestuka i Narvik

⭐ 4.5

Sleggesvingen 9, 8514 Narvik, Norway

event venue

Arctic Train AS

⭐ 4.4

Stasjonsveien 1, 8514 Narvik, Norway

tourist attraction

Visit Narvik

⭐ 4.3

Kongensgate 39, 8514 Narvik, Norway

tourist information center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Narvik?+
The best months for aurora viewing in Narvik are 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3. Narvik has an aurora score of 8/10.
How much does a trip to Narvik cost?+
The average daily budget in Narvik is around $150 USD, covering accommodation, meals, and activities.
How do I get to Narvik?+
Fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport (EVE) with connections via Oslo. Alternatively, reach by the scenic Ofoten Railway from Sweden — one of Scandinavia's most spectacular rail journeys.
What activities are available in Narvik?+
Popular activities in Narvik include Northern Lights Tours, Skiing, Northern Lights Photography, Wildlife Watching, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Fjord Cruises, Photography Tours, Aurora Camp, Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing, Ice Climbing, Midnight Sun Viewing.