View of Narvikfjellet from Downtown Narvik along Kongensgate in Norway.
You can see the Narvikfjellet Ski slope is illuminated by floodlights. This is largest and most complete Ski resort in Northern Norway with family friendly ski areas with various levels of difficulty.
We drove up to Skistua at 220m elevation and the starting point of the Cable Car station that would bring us up to the top of Narvikfjellet in about 5 mins.
Narvikfjellet is special in that it is situated in the middle of the urban coastal town of Narvik in contrast to other Ski resorts which are in more remote areas. We had a lovely round moon showing up.
Narvikfjellet is situated 220km north of the Polar circle, 3 hours south of Tromso and it is surrounded by high mountains, deep valleys, spectacular fjords and arctic vegetation and nature.
The alpine resort has 6 ski lifts and one modern 10 seater cable car as seen here.
The long Ski season starts in November and ends in May and offers the unique experience of skiing in the mysterious Polar darkness in the first part of the season. You might even see the Northern lights if you are lucky. End season you may ski and enjoy basking in the Midnight sun.
At 4.48pm it was already pitch dark and the temperature had fallen to -5°C. Was it cold? You bet!
You can do off-piste skiing or go on one of the 16 ski trails that cater to beginners right through to the experts. A thumb’s up for this very handy and convenient service point.
Accommodations are available at Narvikfjellet’s self catering cabins “Camp 291” and the Basecamp Narvik Hotel which opened in January 2024 offering apartments with sea or mountain views. Essential facilities like private check-in and check-out, an elevator, 24hours front desk, ski school, ski equipment hire, ski storage and a ski pass sales point (€40 Adults €33 Children) makes the experience here seamless.
Picnic benches covered in a thick blanket of snow. This bodes well for skiers who can expect a good run on the slopes. There are 9.7km of slopes and 3.8km of ski routes available. 6 ski lifts transport the guests to the winter sports area which is situated between the elevations of 118m to 1003m
This is the mountain restaurant Fjellheisrestauranten – a tongue twister for me… atop Narvikfjellet. The view here is quite spectacular at 656m elevation. There is a selection of cakes, pastries, warm food and beverages to enjoy here. The restaurant was not opened yet as it is still low season. Pre-season starts in early December till mid February and high season from mid February to early May.
Enjoying this beautiful, illuminated panoramic view of Narvik city, the third largest municipality in Nordland county, Norway on a cold blustery evening.
The port of Narvik proved to be a valuable asset in the ore mining industry of Sweden, as it served as a gateway for the shipments that could not pass the ice covered waterways of Sweden in winter.
Narvik is located on the shores of Ofotfjord and the settlement here began in the Bronze Age with the Vikings living in this area. Larger vessels could pass through Ofotfjord which is ice-free in winter; being Norway’s 12th longest and the 18th deepest fjord with the maximum depth of 553m. The Swedish mining corporation LKAB still ships the majority of its ore from Narvik today.
Narvik served as a strategic port crucial for iron ore shipments and the Battle of Narvik for a significant infantry victory for the Allies during WWII. Experience the rich culture deeply influenced by the indigenous Sami people by tasting their culinary heritage and local traditions, art and music.
Narvik has a population of just over 14,000 in 2023 and is the third largest town in Nordland, Norway. This is a great place for amazing winter sports with off-piste skiing in a resort that has one of Scandinavia’s tallest fall heights and also good cross country trails if you do not necessarily want a pure adrenaline rush. It is possible to hike in Narvik to take in the scenic surroundings, with well maintained paths or challenge yourself with summit hikes to the high peaks encircling the city.
In summer, you can do mountain or downhill biking or hikes. Fishing trips on the fjord can also be arranged with a boat and guide to introduce to you the beautiful nature, wildlife and shipwrecks in Ofotfjord, a reminder of the town’s history during WWII.
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