Narvik enjoys a dramatic backdrop surrounded by mountains and a glacier.
What's good about it? Situated on the shores of the Ofotfjord, within the Arctic Circle, Narvik enjoys a dramatic backdrop surrounded by mountains and a glacier.
Best for: Ride the historic Arctic Train on the Ofoten Railway, built in 1903 to haul iron ore from the mines of Kiruna in Swedish Lapland to Narvik's ice-free port. On the round-trip from Katterat Station, learn about the lives of those who built the railway as you journey through a picturesque landscape of green forests, small streams and mountain views. Make time to visit the world's northernmost wildlife park, Narvik's Polar Park, home to a variety of Arctic mammals including wolves, wolverines, musk oxen, elk and reindeer.
Best time to visit: Visit Narvik between January and March to observe the Aurora Borealis.
Getting there: Viking visits Narvik on its 13-day In Search of the Northern Lights and 29-day Greenland, Iceland, Norway & Beyond ocean voyages.
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