Narvik

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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

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  1. totorors avatar
    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…
  2. Scand1 avatar
    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.…
  3. Scand1 avatar
    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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