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Narvik Travel Guide: 100 reviews and 271 photos

Narvik

This is a little mining town at the edge of the world . This was the destination for the incredible Ofotbanen rail journey I took from Lulea, Sweden. This journey was even more amazing than the Norway in a Nutshell tour that I took from Oslo to Bergen. I saw amazing landscapes that I thought only existed in postcards. The destination ain't too bad either. Though a mining town, it has its own charms. After we spent a short time here, we took a bus and left this little place for Bodo.

A town with beautiful misty mountains

"Little Bryggen" at Narvik

Take the harbour area for instance. After witnessing a spectacular sunset, it took me a while to absorb the rest of the scenary. The mountains with little misty clouds and the colourful little warehouses at the water edge...

Incredible Ofotbanen Rail Journey

Last visit to Narvik: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Dec 8, 2005
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Lofoten Fiske Suppe Restaurants (2)

Now, after reading Shrimp56's cooking page, I am inspired to list my recipes which I've collected from all over the... more travel advice

Yum Yum Yum Alibaba Fried Chicken - Narvik

Eating Freshly Fried Chicken in Town Restaurants (2)

For some very odd reason, I remembered eating piping hot fried chicken in the heart of Narvik. Maybe it was because the... more travel advice

Colourful Houses, Rugged Mountains, Narvik - Narvik

Narvik, an ugly town? Things to Do (4)

Despite what tourist literature said, Narvik is far from ugly. There are quaint colourful houses everywhere and... more travel advice

Teatime at Breidablikk Gjestgiveri Things to Do (4)

After all that walking, have tea, scones and strawberry jam in the living room at Breidablikk Gjestgiveri. You'll get an... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
B & B near the Train Station

Transportation (2)
See All Cross the Fjord on a bus from Narvik to...

Travelogues (1)

Written Jun 14, 2004

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Amazing Oftotbanen Journey from Lulea to Narvik

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mingul Jun 8, 2009 at 8:53 AM

you are so lucky you managed to have taken the Ofotbanen railway. At the time of my visit it had some financial problems and only buses were running. Love the Northern wanderers!Mihnea.Romania
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bijo69 May 24, 2007 at 4:38 AM

What an amazing train journey! Should venture North aswell one day :).
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robertgaz Dec 8, 2005 at 8:26 PM

Every place is beautiful (in it's own way)... even Narvik :~)
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Ben-UK Nov 16, 2005 at 3:33 PM

I really like your photos -- especially in your Travelogue -- looks like a fantastic train journey -- thanks for the information.
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marcelo15 Oct 24, 2005 at 4:24 PM

this is definitely a very beautiful page of narvik. to be in narvik is one of my wishes in the future and of course visit a good friend that i have there...many thanks, and greets from bol. marce.
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jckim Mar 5, 2005 at 2:54 AM

I wish trip there Narvik one time! specialy rail trip tips!! Have fun
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Narviking Nov 23, 2004 at 2:03 PM

Thanks alot Glenda for such a positive and interesting page about my hometown. Greetings from Narvik !
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YokuMoku Nov 22, 2004 at 6:11 AM

G, it looks a very easy recipe. Can't believe you even have the pic of the fiskesuppe packaging. LOL. I know what to bring for you when we meet in the real world.
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kenmerk Mar 30, 2004 at 10:51 PM

NIce rail trip, Glenda.. I was offered a job up here long ago (in Bodu) I didnt pursue it b-cause all I could think of is having to eat lots and lots of reindeer meat in the dark all winter long. (Countryside is quite stunning, tho' reminds me of Alaska.)