Introducing Narvik
Narvik was established in 1902 as an ice-free port for the rich Kiruna iron mines in Swedish Lapland. Recently it’s begun to capitalise on the unique sporting and sightseeing activities available in its majestic, wild and historic surroundings, including the spectacular Ofotbanen Railway to Sweden.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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Re: Sweden/Norway Route
by totorors 13 September 2011
Thanks Scand1. Guess the 0.5 Day in Narvik plan would be ok then. Travelling to Narvik would be more on getting the bus from Narvik to…
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RE: Sweden/Norway Route
by Scand1 12 September 2011
There's a tall mountain in Narvik which is surely worth seeing and the nearby fjord. The town was founded because of the iron ore port.…
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RE: Sweden/Norway Route
by Scand1 12 September 2011
There's not much to see and do in Narvik proper, but the surroundings, esp. on the Swedish side, are well known winter and summer destinatio…
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