WINTER / SPRING 2021 Photo: Kjell G. Karlsen Photo: Rune Dahl SUMMER/AUTUMN 2021 CONTENT Narvik 68.44° N, 17.43° E WINTER | SPRING Piste Map 6-7 Cable Car Winter | Spring 8-9 Skiing | Snowboarding 10-11 Freeriding | Ski Touring 12-13 Ski School 14-15 Snowshoeing | Racing 16-17 Lights at the Lodge 18-19 Aurora at Narvikhytta 20-21 SUMMER | AUTUMN Cable Car Summer | Autumn 24-25 Mountain Biking 26-27 Hiking 28-29 Tromsø YEAR-ROUND FUN Rope Park, Mountain Bike Flow Trail, Children Fun Park 30-31 Bardufoss ACCOMMODATION 32-33 ABOUT US Our Cable Car 36 37 Harstad/Evenes Train to/from Stockholm The Guardians Mountain Restaurant 38 Ski Center 39 Kiruna The Train Factor 40 Narvik 2020/27 41 INFORMATION Prices 42-44 Contact & Where to Find Us 44-45 How to reach Narvik: Greenest : Night train from Stockholm (18 hours) Closest airport: Harstad/Narvik Evenes - 58 km (ca. 50 min) Other airports: Bardufoss - 103 km (ca. 1.5 hrs) Kiruna (SWE) - 187 km (ca. 2.5 hrs) Tromsø - 235 km (ca. 3.5 hrs) Car access: Via E6, Norway's main N-S road Via E10 from Lofoten or Sweden 2 3 Winter | Spring 4 5 Photo: Rune Dahl 6 7 Photo: Rune Dahl Narvikfjellet.no Photo: Kjetil Janson Cable Car Winter | Spring Photo: Kjetil Janson Photo: Josu Media Photo: Jonas Parkstam Season: December - May Our cable car is still unique in Northern Scandinavia. Nowhere (All year round on request) else you can reach such amazing scenery of mountains and fjords so fast and comfortably - our ten-seater gondola takes Activity Type: Your adventure you in just 6 minutes to 659 m above the Ofotfjord. Price: Adults from NOK 200 Youngsters from NOK 100 Express access to the North Norwegian Mountains Skill Level: Everyone! See Enjoy the magnificent view over the Ofotfjord with sea and mountains. During the polar night, you can enjoy the pink and blue polar sky, and in spring fantastic sunsets. You do not have to be a skier to enjoy the trip - our cable car takes you quickly and comfortably up the mountain and also down again. Ski The cable car is the heart of Narvikfjellet's ski area, and the fastest and most convenient way to a long ski run. The top of the cable car is also an ideal starting point for ski touring adventures. Eat SUMMER | AUTUMN ACCOMMODATION ABOUT US PRICES INFO | CONTACT | CONTACT ABOUT US PRICES INFO ACCOMMODATION SUMMER | AUTUMN Our mountain restaurant at 656 m is located right next to the cable car top station, and serves food and drinks. Come here to relax or fuel up for your mountain adventure. Photo: Josu Media WINTER | SPRING 8 9 Photo: Kjetil Janson Narvikfjellet.no Photo: Kjetil Janson Photo: Rune Dahl Ski & Snowboard Photo: Rune Dahl Season: December - May Narvikfjellet is located far above the Arctic Circle, with Activity Type: Your adventure slopes going right into the city and almost down to the sea. We offer a unique and different experience, for families, friends, ski touring enthusiasts and active alpine skiers. Price: See prices online Skill Level: Beginner to expert Skiing between the Norwegian Sea and majestic mountains - Pistes: 10% Advanced a unique experience 50% Intermediate 40% Beginner Narvikfjellet is a facility for everyone. Families and beginners Photo: Kjetil Janson benefit from a separate children’s ski area with several custom-made trails. Jumps and a fun park make for exciting times whilst learning. For the active and experienced skier, there are several technically demanding trails offering a good dose of adrenaline for the thrill-seekers amongst you. For freestyle skiers and snowboarders seeking airtime, we also have a new snow park/ski cross area, with a variety of jumps and rails. For those who want to rent gear, our ski center has a good selection of ski and snowboard gear to choose from. In addition, Narvikfjellet has one of Scandinavia’s largest vertical drops and excellent off-piste skiing conditions - some would say the best in Scandinavia. SUMMER | AUTUMN ACCOMMODATION ABOUT US PRICES INFO | CONTACT | CONTACT ABOUT US PRICES INFO ACCOMMODATION SUMMER | AUTUMN Come and tick the massive bucket list item and experience the northern and arctic lights from the top of Narvikfjellet. Savour the serenity and the view of high mountains, deep fjords and a vibrant city. Photo: Kjetil G. Karlson WINTER | SPRING 10 11 Photo:Photo: PeterPeter SchönSchön Narvikfjellet.no Photo: Rune Dahl Photo: Rune Dahl Photo: Peter Schön Ski Touring + Freeride Season: December - May The top of Narvikfjellet is the start of seemingly endless Activity Type: Guided ski touring terrain and some of the best lift-assisted off-piste skiing/snowboarding in Norway. This season, Price: From NOK 1250 you can explore this terrain with an experienced and certified ski guide. Whether you prefer a quiet ski Includes: Guide, lift passes, good times tour or a day freeriding – we have something for you. Backcountry rental packages Come and see for yourself why Narvik is rated amongst the available in addition best off-piste skiing destinations in Scandinavia. Skill Level: Beginner to expert Explore some of Norway's best backcountry skiing with a certified Ski Guide Photo: Kjetil Janson Freeride Want to ski as much vertical off-piste as possible?Then our freeride programme is for you. Lift-assisted, short hikes (20 - 40 min.), quick returns to lifts, maximum off-piste skiing. Our guide will take you to the best snow of the day and his favourite lines, such as "Mørkholla" or "The Fingers". Ski Touring Lift-assisted touring for quicker back-country access, or pure self-powered ski touring, beginners to experts - we have something for everyone. We run guided trips in the SUMMER | AUTUMN ACCOMMODATION ABOUT US PRICES INFO | CONTACT | CONTACT ABOUT US PRICES INFO ACCOMMODATION SUMMER | AUTUMN Narvikfjellet backcountry and to the fjords + high peaks around Narvik. Individual Each tour is individually tailored, so to find out more about Photo: Peter Schön your ski adventure, get in touch with [email protected]. WINTER | SPRING 12 13 Photo: Jan-Arne Pettersen Narvikfjellet.no Ski School + Lessons Season: December - April Are you a beginner and want to learn the basic techniques, or Activity Type: Instruction/learning an experienced skier who wants to fine-tune skills? Then one of our ski instructors will provide a solution for you. You can Price: On request pick one of our four groups, depending on your skills, or an individual course. Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate Beginners to experienced skiers - our ski school has the right course for any level Join a Group You can join four different lesson groups: beginner and All images on this page: Rune Dahl intermediate classes for children (5 - 11 years) as well as beginner and intermediate classes for adults (over 12 years). Individual Lessons Besides the ski school for children, we also offer courses for youths and adults. Here you can choose between short (two to three hours), one-day or weekend courses. The course content depends on the skill level of the course participants. We focus on correct basic techniques, knowledge, the use of ski equipment and on how to use lifts safely. Contact us, and we provide you with the right course and instructor. SUMMER | AUTUMN ACCOMMODATION ABOUT US PRICES INFO | CONTACT | CONTACT ABOUT US PRICES INFO ACCOMMODATION SUMMER | AUTUMN Ski/Snowboard Rental In our ski center you find a variety of ski and snowboard gear for rent. WINTER | SPRING 14 15 Narvikfjellet.no Photo: Kjetil Janson Photo: Narvikfjellet Snowshoeing & Racing Season: December - May Photo: Narvikfjellet Photo: Narvikfjellet Activity Type: Guided Narvikfjellet not only offers some of the best skiing in Scandinavia, but also a ton of fun for those who want to enjoy Prices: winter without skis. If you are out for a fast-paced adventure, Snowshoeing Adults NOK 990 then grab a sled and race down the mountain. Or take a pair Youngsters NOK 750 of snowshoes, wander off and savour serenity. Snow racing Adults NOK 895 Youngster NOK 655 Snow fun for everyone! Includes: Guide, snowshoes/sleds, cable car Snowshoeing Welcome to a fantastic snowshoeing experience in Skill Level: Everyone! Narvikfjellet. Discover the tranquility of arctic nature while Photo: Peter Schön you hear the snow crunch beneath your feet. Breathe crystal-clear arctic air and savour the surroundings. Meet as a group at the lower cable car station and take the cable car to the top station, 659 metres above sea level. Together with your guide, take snowshoes and set off to enjoy the wonderful scenery and the views of the Ofotfjord. No previous experience of snowshoeing is required. Snow Racing A fast-paced and fun experience! The cable car carries you up to 659 metres above sea level. After a safety briefing from your guide, you are ready for the four kilometer long run down SUMMER | AUTUMN ACCOMMODATION ABOUT US PRICES INFO | CONTACT | CONTACT ABOUT US PRICES INFO ACCOMMODATION SUMMER | AUTUMN Fjellveien. On your winding way down, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Narvik and the Ofotfjord. If you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the northern lights. The beauty of snow racing is that anyone can do it, and it Photo: Jonas Parkstam offers fun for all. WINTER | SPRING 16 17 Photo: Peter Schön Jan-Arne Petersen Photo: Peter Schön Lights at the Lodge Photo: Kjetil G. Karlson Season: October - March Activity Type: Guided Experience the arctic lights from the top of Narvikfjellet! Here the serenity of the mountains and Ofotfjord is in contrast with Price: Adults NOK 1950 the city lights of Narvik. With Lights at the Lodge you can Youngsters NOK 1795 experience the fascination of waiting for the appearance of the northern lights from a viewing platform in the mountains.