Things to do in Narvik
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Ofoten Museum
The Ofoten Museum tells of Narvik’s farming, fishing, railway-building and ore trans-shipment heritage. There’s a rolling film about the Ofotbanen Railway and children will enjoy pressing the button that activates the model train. Linger too over the display case of Sami costumes and artefacts and the collection of historic photos, contrasted with modern shots taken from the same angles. To reach the museum, take the minor road beside the restored building that served as Narvik’s post office from 1888 to 1898.
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Narvik Golfklubb
The fjord-side journey to the Narvik Golfklubb at Skjomendalen is wondrous (follow the signs to Skjomdal just before the Skjomen bridge on the E6, about 18km south of town). Sheer, treacherous faces will leave you guessing how there could possibly be a golf course here. Yet nature works wonders, and there’s a valley hidden amid the peaks.
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Narvikfjellet Cable Car
Above the town, the Narvikfjellet cable car climbs 656m for breathtaking views over the surrounding peaks and fjords and even as far as Lofoten on a clear day. Several marked walking trails radiate from its top station or you can bounce down a signed mountain- bike route.
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Victoria Hotel Café and Restaurant
Between 11am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, this light, pleasant, self-service café serves snacks. Then, from Tuesday to Saturday, it metamorphoses into Narvik’s finest dining experience with a gourmet menu (Nkr425 for three courses, Nkr575 for five) that changes weekly.
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Liten Plass
Prices are chalked in giant letters on the blackboard at the aptly named Little Place – a squeezebox of a bar, popular with a young crowd, where you’re guaranteed human warmth on even the coldest night.
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Ford Cruise Narvik
From November to mid-January, when the orcas, or killer whales, gather to gorge themselves on the winter herring run, Ford Cruise Narvik does four- to six- hour trips to their feeding grounds in search of the action.
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Cemetery
In the main Cemetery on the north side of town are monuments to the French and Polish troops who fought alongside the Norwegians on land, and the graves of German defenders and British sailors who died at sea.
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Rallar’n
The pub/restaurant of Quality Hotel Grand Royal is all atmospheric low ceilings, bare brick and dark woodwork. Divided into intimate compartments, it offers pizza, pasta and creative mains (Nkr145 to Nkr245).
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Red Cross War Museum
Narvik’s Red Cross War Museum illustrates the military campaigns fought hereabouts in the early years of WWII. The presentation may not be flash but it will still stun you.
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Sipas Adventures
In winter, you can go snowshoeing with Sipas Adventures, who also offer summertime guided walks, caving and sea kayaking. Book directly or via the Narvik tourist office.
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Kafferiet/Telegrafen Night Club
This popular hang-out, right beside the HI hostel, attracts the 20-to-35 crowd. It shows sport on wide-screen TV and has occasional live bands (with cover charge).
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Bakalao
This tiny offshoot of Narvik’s fish market offers tasty ready-to-eat dishes, such as fish cakes, bacalao and whale stew, to eat in or take away.
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Cable Car
Weather permitting, the Fjellheisen cable car soars up 656m for breathtaking views of the midnight sun and the surrounding peaks and fjords.
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Narvik Storsenter Shopping Centre
The Narvik Storsenter shopping centre 300m west of the train station has one of Norway's many Peppe's Pizza outlets and a Rimi supermarket.
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Baguetten
Opposite Vinmonopolet on the top floor of the Narvik Storsenter, the Baguette will serve you rich cakes and Narvik’s best coffee.
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Tysfjord Turistsenter
Tysfjord Turistsenter runs extraordinary orca-watching cruises from Storjord, about 85km south of Narvik on the E6.
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Astrup Kjeller'n
Astrup Kjeller'n has an old-time feel and offers huge servings of pasta, steak and local specialties.
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