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Narvik, town and ice-free seaport, northern Norway, near the head of Ofotfjorden. It is a major transshipment point for iron ore from the rich Kiruna-Gällivare mines in northern Sweden, since the Swedish ports on the Gulf of Bothnia are frozen in winter.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Narvik ⓘ or Áhkánjárga (Northern Sami) [4] is a town [1] and the administrative centre of Narvik Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The town is located along the Ofotfjorden in the Ofoten region. The town lies on a peninsula located between the Rombaken fjord and the Beisfjorden.
- Narvik was built on Swedish iron ore. Emerging in the late 19th century as a small settlement, Narvik owes its growth to Swedish iron ore. Mining iron ore in Kiruna, Sweden, faced a considerable challenge due to the lack of a suitable Swedish port.
- Narvik played an important role in World War II. On a recent cruise ship port call in Narvik, I took the opportunity to learn all about Narvik's war history.
- Narvik is on the Swedish railway network. It seems odd but although Narvik is the northernmost railway station in Norway, you can't get to it from any other major Norwegian city.
- An emerging cruise ship destination. With other northern ports such as Tromsø and the ports of Lofoten getting busy, Narvik is steadily carving its niche as a cruise ship destination.
Filmed in the picturesque Narvik region, the movie showcases breathtaking scenes from the Battle of Narvik. We've curated an exclusive overview of real-life locations where you can experience the iconic moments from the film firsthand.
Narvik Municipality is the 10th largest municipality in Norway and it covers large areas of rural land outside the town itself. Some of the other settlements in the municipality are Bjerkvik (located at the head of the Herjangsfjord), Håkvik, Beisfjord (along the Beisfjorden) and Skjomen.
Narvik is a historic and vibrant city nestled between mountains and fjords. Its history is deeply intertwined with its strategic location and role in both World War II and the mining industry. Narvik was built on the mining industry, particularly iron ore, which was and still is transported by rail from the mines in Kiruna, Sweden, to the ice ...
The Swedish border is located high above the treeline, and within the first 20 minutes of the drive you descend down to sea level, passing spectacular mountains. This place also saw heavy fighting during World War II as the Battle of Narvik raged on the Ofotfjord.
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