NArVik CruiSe POrT Narvik – Norway in miniature. Midnight Sun and Northern Lights. A peninsula surrounded by fjords and mountains. Cruise Season: All year. Average temperature: Winter: -15oC /+10oC, Summer +12oC / +25oC Information and footage of Narvik: www.destinationnarvik.com | www.visitnorway.com | Page 58 | Page | www.visitnorway.com War Museum Photo: Andrija Vilrijevic Polar Zoo Photo: Nicola Mulryan, Destination Narvik View from Fargernes Mountain Photo: Per Jakkobsen LKAB iron-ore transhipment complex in Narvik The Northern Lights Museum Nord – Narvik The Swedish iron-ore company LKAB chose Narvik A magical experience in Ofoten. The Museum is set in beautiful natural surroundings as one of their main harbours for the export of The Aurora Borealis is also called the Northern lights close to the town centre of Narvik. It is located in the iron-ore. LKAB’s products are transported from Kiruna since it is only visible in the Northern Hemisphere. old railway administration building that dates back in Northern Sweden and shipped via Narvik to the rest The Aurora Borealis most often occurs in the Ofoten to 1902 which in itself can be considered a museum of the world. The harbour is strategically a very area usually from September to April. To see the exhibit. Ofoten Museum focuses on the local cultural important part of the process (supply) chain and even Northern Lights, you must have dark clear skies. history and theme exhibitions as well as an more important for Narvik’s existence and its audio-visual show and films. One of the films reviews dramatic and unique history. the history of the iron-ore company LKAB – past and present. Another great exhibition is The Rock Carvings in the Narvik area which date back approx. 5 000 years and were made in the Younger Stone Age. At Brennholtet in Narvik, close to the town centre you can see the carving of an Elk. Cable car restaurant Photo: Nicola Mulryan NARVIK - WILD, BEAUTIFUL PORT information PORT Facilities NAME & Contacts Open: 24 hours Port of Narvik Distances iSPS approved: Yes Visiting address: Fagernesveien AND HISTORICAL Airport: 80 km Designated quays for cruise ships: Yes Mailing address: PO Box 627, 8508 Narvik City Centre: 1 km Pilot: Yes, Lødingen pilot station Phone: +47 769 50370 Narvik is so much more than just beautiful nature! It was the first industrial town in Northern Norway and was given town status Tidal movement: 2.82 m average tide MHW Fax: +47 769 50384 GENERAL information Ship tenders allowed: Yes international Access code: +47 in 1902 as the construction of the Ofoten Railway was completed. A town centre was formed and its unique culture was, Tourist information: 1.2 km Ships stay minimum/maximum: No restrictions Pilot: Lødingen Pilot Station, Channel 13/16, and still is, influenced by Swedish Navvies, British engineers and sailors from across the world. Bus: 400 m environmental limitations/restrictions: None Tel. +47 76986810 Taxi: 1 km Are the port facilities according to emergency: VHF Channel 14/16 Due to the iron-ore that is transported from the mines in Kiruna (Sweden) to the shipping port in Narvik rental cars: 1 km Cruise Norway’s quality guidelines: Yes Medical emergency: 113 - Narvik is the only place north of Fauske with a railway connection. Public transportation: 400 m Maximum number of ships per day in port: 2 email: [email protected] Guide Service: 4 languages/ 20 guides Maximum number of passengers per day in port: 2000 internet: www.narvikhavn.no The iron-ore, needed for the weapons industry, was the reason the Germans invaded Narvik on April 9th 1940. Shopping: 1 km The heritage from the days of railway construction, navvy life and war time history is something you as a visitor may take part in. emergency: Narvik Hospital + 47 76943000 PORT SERVICES Tax refund: No Bunkers delivery: Yes, can be ordered in advance Bunkers method: Oil barge, Passenger facilities IN PORT AREA smaller amount by local tank lorry Shuttle service: Yes, On request Supplies: Yes from Harstad / Tromsø Parking place for buses and distance: Yes 20 m Waste Handling: Yes ATTractiONS/exCurSiONS Terminal building for passenger: No Waste water method: Pumped into tank lorry Tourist/city maps: Yes Tugboats: Yes Here is a selection of activities that can be The Ofoten Railway Get close to the local Wildlife Local currency: NOK Anchorage: Yes undertaken when visiting Narvik. Some are Meet the wolves, brown bears, lynx, wolverines, The Ofoten Railway extends for 42 km from Narvik Currency exchange: 1 km Pontoons: No organized trips others you can explore on your own arctic foxes, elks and other animals from the polar to the Swedish border and winds its way through ATM: Yes, in town centre – summer or winter. fauna. Welcome to the world’s northernmost steep, rugged, mountainous terrain north of the internet access: Yes, in town centre wildlife safari park. Polar Zoo is a great day out for Arctic Circle, with a variety of contrasting scenery Public telephones: Yes, in town centre Experience Narvik’s unforgettable view. everybody. Located in Salangsdalen valley in Bardu – from the fertile slopes bordering the fjords to the Mailboxes: Yes, in town centre One of the most famous viewpoints in Northern the park covers an area of around 275 acres of wild barren mountain plateau. The journey is a tourist Norway is the plateau at the mountain restaurant and breathtaking nature which serves as a part of attraction in itself. For Narvik and the surrounding in Narvikfjellet. From here, you can experience the animal enclosures and total experience of region, the line is a direct route to Sweden and a view with dramatic changes from midnight sun visiting Polar Zoo. Located 65 km from Narvik. onwards to the Continent. and blue skies to powerful cloud formations encompassing the Ofot fjord. The majestic Golfing 24 hours a day at Skjomen Golf Park Skiing in Narvik qUAy: Length: DRAFT: AIRDRAFT: BEAM: HEIGHT qUAySIDE: mountains provide an atmosphere you will find Despite the fact that the golf course is located at One of Northern Europe’s most spectacular skiing difficult to forget. On a fine day the view can be so Fagernes 280m 15m No limit No limit 3.9m at MW 68ON, just 2420 kilometres from the North Pole, locations. In recent years, Narvik has become N ARV I K fresh and clear that you can see the mountain Central Harbour 140m 8.3/5.3m No limit 60m 3.7m at MW c ity c e ntr e 200 kilometres above the Arctic Circle - the climate world famous for its unique skiing facilities and its ranges in Lofoten. is good for golf. During the summer months you can breathtaking views of fjords and mountains. Bulk Pier Ore Berth War Memorial Museum tee-off 24 hours a day. An unbeatable experience In Narvik we take for granted having a fantastic ski Pier 1 Narvik’s dramatic history from World War II. for golf enthusiasts. resort of such a dimension “in the middle of the In April 1940 Narvik became the focus of the world’s town centre”. The slopes are professionally Ankenes attention. After half a year of uneventful war Hitler prepared and maintained to a high standard. attacked Denmark and Norway. For two months a Ski lifts bring you quickly and efficiently to the next Fagernes Quay bitter battle for Narvik and the iron-ore raged level without much of a queue. In order to reach the Fagernes between the invading German forces and the top of Scandinavia’s most exciting ski slope 1000 French, Polish and Norwegian troops on land, metres above sea level there are chair lifts. 1 1 km = anchorage and a considerable British flotilla at sea. SCALE.