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Welcome to the Narvik region

Surrounded with high mountains and deep fjords in the middle of Northern Norway, you will find the region located in the heart of the Ofotfjord.

The perfect destination to start your holiday in Northern Norway, it being an exceptional opportunity for any family who is seeking meaningful quality time together, friends who wants to fill up with new experiences or couples who want to enjoy the relaxation of the arctic nature.

The travel guide is your inspiration for experiencing the Narvik Region. Here you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your holiday, including practical information on getting around, details of the variety of accommodation, restaurants and experiences in the region, and some useful tips from the locals. If there is anything else we can assist with, please do not hesitate to contact us! No matter what time of year you decide to visit, we wish you an unforgettable arctic experience. TEAM VISIT NARVIK

City Map

The Visit Narvik city map is a useful tool for navigating the city with ease. It comes in a convenient pocket size and includes information on popular attractions, walking tours, and transportation options. This map is a great resource for anyone visiting Narvik. www.visitnarvik.com/map

Narvik town square

©Kalle Punsvik

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Tourist Information

We offer free city maps, brochures for a number of activities and destinations. We are happy to give you advice on activities, restaurants, accommodation, sights, or help planning an event. Just visit us, we are more than happy to help you book your next activity!

NARVIK TOURIST INFORMATION Mon-sunday 10-16 Kongens gate 39, 8514 Narvik

BALLANGEN TOURIST INFORMATION Mon-friday 10-14 Rådhusveien 1, 8540 Ballangen

KJØPSVIK TOURIST INFORMATION Mon-friday 10-14 F. L. Smiths vei 1, 8590 Kjøpsvik

RIKSGRENSEN

NARVIK

BALLANGEN SKJOMEN

Currency

The currency is Norwegian krone (NOK). Norway is mainly a cashless country and all major credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Exchanging foreign currency for local cash may be challenging, but you will find ATM machines in many places. It’s a good idea to have some Norwegian money when you arrive in the country.

KJØPSVIK

The Narvik region

©Henrik Reintz

Tide table

"Se havnivå" shows observed and forecasted water levels, and tide tables for almost any place along the Norwegian coast. If you are interested in water level information for within the next five days, we recommend that you use the water level forecast.

www.kartverket.no/en/at-sea

A Sustainable Destination

The Narvik region is a part of the national labelling scheme Sustainable Destination. It is a tool for businesses and destinations that are working systematically to become more sustainable when it comes to the environment, local communities, cultural heritage, and the economy. Our destination was labelled in 2022, and the labelling scheme is approved by Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Norway is one of few countries that has an internationally approved national standard for sustainability in the tourism sector.

North Norwegians love to talk about the weather.

But, despite the location well above the Arctic Circle, The Narvik Region will not leave your bones frozen 24/7. The warm waters of the Gulfstream provide quite some respite for the Ofot Fjord, including Narvik, and keep the ports ice free all year, and may surprise you with summer temperatures up to 30°C. From late May until late July the sun does not set, leaving the clouds to decide whether you will experience the midnight sun or just a bright night. In mid-November the sun disappears until late January.

Winter temperatures are usually somewhere between +5°C to –15°C, though some days can be much colder - especially when you travel further inland.

Are you planning to hike or ski in the region? Always check the weather forecast! In the northern part of Norway, the weather can change quickly. Prepare well and get updates on the weather at www.yr.no. If you are going skiing or hiking in the snow, check www.varsom.no (varsom means cautious) for information about the snow conditions.

Kjerna in Efjord

©Cikas Edmundas

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