Narvik in Cruise Norway Manual 2019
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Narvik. Photo: Pål Jakobsen The Ofoten Railway Lights at the lodge. Photo: Pål Jakobsen Gratangen – Norwegian Coastal History in a nutshell • A day at the cottage Panoramic Skjomen (summer only) Norwegian coastal history goes back thousands of Go for a day out and experience how the cottage Skjomen is known for its scenic and volcanic terrain years, and in the picturesque village of Gratangen culture is part of our life. This is an activity tour with high, steep mountains, and clear water.. The you can learn how this has evolved. Visit the boat combining snowmobile, cottage life, ice-fishing, snow Frostisen glacier, which is one of the larger plateau museum which hosts one of Northern Europe’s shoeing and a cosy bonfire. glaciers in Norway, is located just west of the fjord. largest collection of traditional Nordland boats • Dog sledding Skjomen is also home to an 18-hole golf course (Fembøring – 10-oared boats) and then continue to Glide across the blanket of snow to the sound of the where you can enjoy a round of golf, go to the driving Foldvik which is historically known for fishing, Foldvik runners and the panting of the dogs. range and just play around for fun. Market and salmon farming – giving you an • Snowmobile excursions understanding of life along the coast. Go on an adventure and experience the wild • The Fishing Experience mountains on one of our environmentally friendly Why not be a fisherman and enjoy a tour on an Winter fun snowmobiles. original Norwegian fishing boat. The thrill of a catch • Aurora Hunting is hard to beat and if you are lucky you will have The Aurora Borealis, also called the Northern Lights, Hiking enough to make lunch onboard. is only visible in the Northern Hemisphere in the As a peninsula Narvik offers plenty of terrain for treks • RIB period from September to April. However, the best ranging from short to long, easy to hard. Enjoy nature Moving in and out of the fjords on a RIB will give you time is from October till February. We can offer the Norwegian way with a thermos flask and a the opportunity to experience that adrenaline rush several excursions where we go looking for these packed lunch. Pick berries or mushrooms or just enjoy you’ve always been looking for! incredible phenomena, hopefully leaving you with the stillness. memories of a lifetime. Narvik PORT OF NARVIK Public transportation Yes Maximum air draft No limit Visiting address Fagernesveien 2, NO-8514 Narvik Shopping Yes, Narvik Storsenter and Amfi Bollard strength (certification) Mailing address Fagernesveien 2, NO-8514 Narvik Currency exchange Yes for some currencies 150 tons and 100 tons on pier, NARVIK Phone +47 769 50370 Internet access in pier area Yes 3x75 ton quick release hooks on dolphins E-mail [email protected] Distance to airport 50 km Harstad Narvik Evenes Airport Crew facilities From 2020 Internett www.narvikhavn.no Distance to city centre 1.7 km (from Autumn 2019 700 m) The region of contrasts Maritime contact person Øistein Kaarbø Distance nearest hospital 2.5 km (from Autumn 2019 1,5 km) ANCHORAGE/TENDER E- mail contact person [email protected] Max size No limit Phone contact person +47 919 18871 PORT SERVICE/FACILITIES & INFORMATION Ship tenders allowed Yes Welcome to Narvik - A peninsula surrounded by fjords and mountains. Narvik is so much more than just beautiful Distance from pilot station 35 nm Bunkers delivery /method Yes - Truck/ship Type of bottom Mud Pilot channel NO 142 and 461 LNG No, but might be coming Depth 25 m nature! It is the home of the Ofoten railway, the navvies, Polar Park and its unique war history. It is also the official EPI No Distance from anchorage to Tender Pier 1000 m TOURIST INFORMATION ESI No (Innes anchorage) 3000 m (outer anchorage) Norwegian candidate in the bid to host the 2027 World Championships in alpine skiing. Visiting address Kongens gt 41-43, NO-8514 Narvik Supplies available Yes With its unique location and varied tour programme, Narvik welcomes small and large ships. We have volume tours Mailing address P.O.B. 338, NO-8505 Narvik Waste Yes Phone +47 769 65600 Grey water Yes and boutique excursions and is an ideal location for turnaround operations (one of Norway’s three wide-body airports). E-mail [email protected] Tugboats Yes, 3 in port Internett www.visitnarvik.com Anchorage Yes Narvik was the first industrial town in Northern Norway as the construction of the Ofoten Railway was completed. Distance from port 1.7 km (from Autumn 2019 700 m) Ship tender facilities Yes Its unique culture was, and still is, influenced by Swedish navvies, British engineers and sailors from across the world. Tidal movement Average 2 m (max 3.8 m) GENERAL INFORMATION Gangway available (8 /10 /12 m) Yes, 1x12 m and 1x8 m Guide Service Yes Seawalk No Turnaround facilities Yes ISPS approved Yes Terminal/Restrooms in pier area No Maximum ship length 350 m Shuttle bus Required until Autumn 2019 Maximum ship draft 12-15 m ATTRACTIONS/EXCURSIONS was once described as the 8th Wonder of the World War History & Memorial Museum Parking place for buses Yes Maximum beam No limit and was the northernmost, coldest and harshest Narvik’s dramatic history from World War II is told Polar Park railway construction project the world had ever seen. through pictures, displays and interactive animations The world’s northernmost wildlife park and one of at the war museum. For two months a bitter battle Northern Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. The Navvy Trek for Narvik took place, and it was here that the first With its 114 acres of natural habitat it houses Arctic In a rich and wild nature setting the Navvy Trail major victory gained by the Allies during World War II animals such as wolves, brown bear, lynx, wolverine, Winds its way down from the mountain to the fjord. was achieved. moose, reindeer, musk oxen and fox. Enjoy a guided The framework for this picturesque walk is nature N ARV I K tour of the park. They also offer activities such as itself with vibrant colours, brilliant light and unique Njalasouka Sami Siida c ity c e ntr e zip-lines, fishing and lavvu dinners. sounds. The Navvy Trail has been branded a cultural Visit the Sami Siida and have an amazing time Heritage trail. This combines the train, the trek, boat meeting some of our reindeers and find out about the Bulk Pier Why not try a different kind of visit? Ore Berth • Wolf Camp past a war shipwreck and bus. A must for those who Sami people. Help us feed the reindeers and learn Pier 1 We give you the unique opportunity to meet the enjoy the outdoors. about these beautiful animals. We also invite you to Ankenes wolves at Polar Park inside the enclosure! Meet this our warm and cozy Sami lavvu, where you can sit Quay Length Draft Airdraft Beam Height mythical animal and discover the actual truth about Narvikfjellet – Cable Car around the crackling bonfire with a hot cup of coffee. Fagernes 280 m 15 m - - 3.9 m MW Fagernes Quay wolves. Take the cable car to one of the most famous Maybe you will barbeque your own delicious reindeer Central Harbour 140 m 8.3/5.3 m - 60 m 3.7 m MW viewpoints in Northern Norway - the mountain sausage while sitting by the fire and let us teach you Fagernes The Ofoten Railway restaurant 656 m above sea level. Enjoy the about our Sami way of life and introduce you to some The Ofoten Railway extends for 42 km from Narvik to spectacular view, the Midnight Sun or the Northern old Sami handicrafts. 1 1 km = anchorage the Swedish border and winds its way through steep, lights. With the cable car as a start you can combine SCALE rugged, mountainous terrain north of the Arctic Circle. many activities such as; walking tours, sled rides The journey is a tourist attraction in itself. The line down the mountain, snow shoeing and skiing. 76 77.