Narvik - The Arctic Train
The Arctic Train journeys through a remote, untamed, and stunning scenery along Norway's northernmost railway, the 43-kilometer Ofot line extending from Narvik in Nordland to the Swedish border. Along the route, you'll encounter a dramatic backdrop of historical events, from the ice-blue fjord in Narvik to the towering mountains.
An unforgettable journey
With towering mountains, dramatic waterfalls and fantastic views of the fjord, this journey goes through a beautiful and wild arctic landscape. The train makes several stops along the way to ensure you get the most out of the trip, and with the help of the "Voice of Norway" app you can listen to the history of the places you pass on the journey.
Ofotbanen
The construction of the Ofoten railway started at the end of the 19th century and opened in 1902. The railway was built to ensure access to an ice-free port for the huge iron ore deposits from northern Sweden. Itinerant workers, a so called “rallar”, sought their fortune in what was referred to as Europe’s “Klondyke”, and over 5,000 workers at the most were involved in the construction of the railway.
A rich and dramatic history
As an export route for Europe’s largest and most important iron ore deposits, the route was particularly important to control during the Second World War. Therefore, a lot of the warfare that took place during the Battle of Narvik, was in immediate vicinity of the railway. The history behind the development of the railway together with the acts of war in 1940, forms a dramatic backdrop for the train journey.
Stations: Narvik-Bjørnfjell-Narvik
Distances from Narvik Station:
Narvik harbour: 1,9 kilometres
Narvik Gondola: 2,3 kilometres
Narvik War Museum: 800 metres
Scandic Narvik: 1 kilometres
Quality Hotel Grand Royal: 400 metres
Facts Ofoten Line
Ofototen Line total lenght. Narvik harbour - Riksgränsen | 43 (42.66) km
Arctic Train. Narvik Harbour - Bjørnefjell | 36.72 km
Number of train stations/stops personal transport | 5
Number of tunnels | 20
Official opening of the Ofoten Line | 14 July 1903
Total tonnage of goods on the Ofoten Line annually | 23 million tons
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The Arctic Train
Narvik Railway Station
Stasjonsveien 1
8514 Narvik
NORWAY
The Arctic Train
Train ride from Narvik to Bjørnfjell on the scenic "Ofotbanen"Railway
Free guiding APP, Voice Of Norway
Visit Bjørnfjell as the last stop before the Swedish border
Visit the old mountain village of Katterat, located 373m above sea level
Visit the old barrack containing the museum at Katterat
Pass the historical Norddals Brigde
Seethe scenic Rombaksbotn, where "Narvik was founded