Silversea Luxury Cruises A NARVIK

Explore the world's northernmost wildlife park, home to the largest predators in Norway, during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Narvik, Bardu, Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Centre, Large Arctic Wildlife Species

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive through Nardik en route to Bardu, and a visit to the Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Centre. Opened in 1994, the park exhibits animals in their natural surroundings, giving each species plenty of area to roam free whilst allowing them to live in a natural habitat. The park is home to the largest predators in Norway, including the wolf, brown bear, lynx, wolverine, moose, reindeer, musk oxen, and fox.

Guided Walking Tour, Wildlife-Viewing, Scenic Landscaping, Arctic Wildlife Café, Refreshments

Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the park. Along the way, learn about the park's Arctic denizens, and observe them in their natural habitats. The scenery around the park is breath-taking, and provides the ideal setting for your Arctic wildlife experience. Following your walking tour, proceed for a refreshment stop at the Arctic Wildlife Café. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore the splendid beauty and wartime past of Narvik during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion and cable car-ride up Mount Fagernes.

Narvik Town, Statues, Flowers, Rombaksfjord, Beisfjord, Kongsbakktind Mountain

Depart the pier for the short sightseeing drive through the centre of Narvik Town, whose statue groups and flowers impart a special charm. Narvik is nestled in a lovely setting at the tip of the peninsula between the Rombaksfjord and Beisfjord, and surrounded by impressive peaks like the 5,167-foot-high (about 1,575-metre-high) Kongsbakktind Mountain, also known as the 'Sleeping Queen'. The town owes its existence to the export of iron ore being mined in Kiruna, Sweden, and shipped to the ice-free port of Narvik for export overseas. The town is a relatively young one, as the Ofoten Railroad was opened in 1902.

War Cemetery, Market Square, War Museum

Following your orientation tour of Narvik Town, proceed for a visit to the War Cemetery, where soldiers from both the Allied Forces and Germany are buried. Afterward, a visit is made to the War Museum, located near the market square. Founded in 1964, the War Museum is divided into sections depicting the various chapters of the war through objects, models and photographs. Narvik is a well-known name from World War II. Fierce fighting went on here in May 1940, when the Allies managed to free the town from the German occupants, albeit not for long.

Mount Fagernes via Cable Car

Next, re-board your coach and head to the lower-station of the new Cable Car, which opened in 1995. Upon arrival, board a cable car and begin your ascent of Mount Fagernes en route to the upper-station, situated at a height of approximately 2,152 feet (about 656 metres). The breath-taking panoramic views are incredible, and the area is ideal for hikers and sporting activities such as hang-gliding. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your cable car for the ride down to the lower-station. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven surfaces, hills and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, board/de-board the cable car and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe and non-slip walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship. The tour sequence may vary. If weather conditions do not permit operation of the cable car-ride, the tour duration is reduced to three hours and a partial refund is provided.

Experience Narvik like the locals and participate in an invigorating hike up to Fagernes mountain, offering amazing views of the city, Narvik peninsular, Hålogaland suspension bridge and Ofot fjord. At the summit you can choose whether to take the same route down or enjoy a ride on the cable car giving you a different perspective of the magnificent surroundings.

On this hike you will follow a well maintained path that is used regularly by the locals. Winding your way through the forest you will make several stops along the way so that you can have a full view of the Narvik peninsular, the Hålogaland bridge, which the second longest suspension bridge in Norway, the historical iron-ore harbor and Ofot fjord. Arriving at the summit, relax at the mountain restaurant with some refreshments while enjoying the spectacular view over the city, 656 meters above sea level. On a clear day you may also see the mountain peaks of the Lofoten islands.

For your return journey you can choose whether to hike the same route down or take a ride on the cable car, offering a different view of this captivating city nestled inbetween the grand fjords and rugged mountains.

Experience Narvik and its spectacular surrounds from a unique perspective during this panoramic helicopter flight-seeing excursion.

Narvik, Djupvik, Heliport, Helicopter Flight-Seeing Tour

Depart the pier for the short drive to the heliport in Djupvik, and your awaiting helicopter. Upon arrival, receive your safety and flight instructions, then board your helicopter and begin your exhilarating, approximately 45-minute helicopter flight-seeing tour.

Beisfjord, Skjomen, Frostisen Glacier, Stunning Mountains, Norway's Northernmost Golf Course

After lift-off, head south over Beisfjord and beautiful Skjomen, then soar over the Frostisen Glacier and stunning mountains formations. View Norway's northernmost 18-hole golf course, which winds its way through the woods along the river.

Stetind Mountain, Mountains, Fjords, Waterfalls, Narvik Peninsula

Next, continue south to the Norwegian National Mountain, Stetind, with its very recognisable shape. From here, fly back north crossing mountains, fjords and waterfalls and view the Narvik Peninsula, with its fjords north-and-south, from above. Upon arrival at the heliport, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Narvik is a peninsular with fjords north and south. Lift off from Djupvik and start an amazing helicopter flight as you head south over Beisfjord and beautiful Skjomen. Fly over the Frostisen glacier and the stunning mountains formations. View Norway's northernmost 18-hole golf courses which winds its way through the woods along the river. Continue south to the Norwegian National mountain Stetind, with its very recognisable shape. From here you come back north crossing mountains, fjords and waterfalls and view Narvik from above.

From the trailhead follow a fairly wide path through forest area leading you to Første Lake. You will have a nice view of Narvik behind you and to your right you can see Fagernes Mountain with the alpine slopes and cable car.

Along the way learn about the flora and fauna in the lower alpine terrain.

Continuing on, the path rises steadily as you make your way to Pump Lake. On your left you can see the Ofot fjord with Herjangen in the background. Pump Lake is your final destination with a view to Tøttatoppen, also known as Narvik's Matterhorn. This popular peak is a significant landmark and stretches 1234 meters above sea level.

The splendid beauty and wartime past of Narvik are yours to discover during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion via coach and cable car.

Narvik, Kongsbakktind Mountain, Cable Car-Ride, Mount Fagernes, Panoramic Vistas

Narvik is nestled in a lovely setting at the tip of the peninsula between the Rombaksfjord and Beisfjord, and surrounded by impressive peaks like the approximately 5,167-foot-high (about 1,575-meter-high) Kongsbakktind Mountain, also known as the 'Sleeping Queen'. Depart the pier for the short drive to the Cable Car Station. Upon arrival, board your cable car and begin your ascent to the top of Mount Fagernes. This cable car was built in 1995, and takes you approximately 2,152 feet (about 656 meters) above sea level. Upon arrival at the mountaintop, proceed for refreshments and some free time to marvel at the spectacular panoramic vistas and photo opportunities; on a clear day, you can see the mountain peaks of the Lofoten Islands.

War Memorial Cemetery & Peace Chapel, War & History Museum

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the War Memorial Cemetery & Peace Chapel, where soldiers from both the Allied Forces and Germany were buried. Following a visit to the Memorial, proceed to the War & History Museum. Upon arrival, learn about Narvik's dramatic history from World War II, presented through pictures, displays and modern interactive animation. For two months, a bitter battle for Narvik took place, and it was here that the first major victory gained by the Allies during World War II was achieved. The exhibition documents the events taking place in the Narvik region in the period from 1940-1945.

Exhibits on Human Rights, War and Conflicts around the World

As part of its status as a national institution for learning, the exhibit displayed at the War & History Museum have also been expanded to include information on important issues such as human rights, war and conflicts across the world, giving the museum a deeper dimension. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

As you stroll through this historical town your knowledgeable guide will share stories with you about how the world's richest single deposits of iron ore were discovered by the sami people in the Swedish Laplands. From 1764 the reindeer were used to transfer the iron ore from the inland to the coast, and in 1898 it was decided that the Ofot railway would be built to ship the iron. During the construction of the railway Narvik experienced Klondike like conditions which made it difficult for the navvies who were building the railway and came from all over the Nordic countries.

Along the way your guide will point out several monuments and important buildings, including the memory of the fallen Norwegian sailors, the first post office established in 1897, the Swedish Sailors Church and Narvik Cathedral. Learn how the architecture of the homes changed after the war when sailors brought inspiration from all corners of the world. In the town square you will find the Town Hall and hear how most of the town center had to be reconstructed when it was destroyed during World War II.

At the War Museum learn about Narvik's dramatic history from World War II through pictures, displays and modern interactive animations. For two months a bitter battle for Narvik took place, and it was here that the first major victory gained by the Allies during World War II was achieved. The exhibition documents the events taking place in the Narvik region in the period 1940 - 1945. As part of its status as a national institution for learning, the exhibits have also been expanded to include information on important issues such as human rights and conflicts around the world, giving the museum a deeper dimension.

At the conclusion of your walking tour you can either stay in town or follow your guide back to the pier.

Discover the history of the 'Navvy Road' and its exquisite natural surrounds during this immersive, half-day sightseeing excursion via rail and on-foot.

Narvik, Railway Station, Train-Ride to Katterat Railway Station

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Narvik Railway Station, then board a train for the short ride from Narvik to Katterat. The smart, red-painted Katterat Railway Station is surrounded by several houses from the time when it was a little station town for railway employees and their families, 30-40 people in all. Today, the old houses are used as holiday homes.

Guided Navvy Trail-Walk, Remains of Old Navvy Buildings and Railway Construction

From Katterat, begin your approximately 3.7-mile (about six-kilometre), guided walk along the Navvy Trail down to Rombaksbotn, with storytelling and photo stops en route. In addition to pristine mountains, fjords, waterfalls and lakes, encounter vestiges of the Navvies, who built the railway along the entire line. Directly below Katterat are the remains of buildings from the earliest days of railway construction, and nearby are the remains of an electricity sub-station used to power the new pneumatic drills that were tried out here for tunnelling. On the other side of the river, catch a glimpse of a mast that was part of the aerial ropeway used to transport construction materials.

Rombaksbotn, Remains of the Navvies' Settlement, Open Fire, Refreshments, RIB-Boat Ride

At Rombaksbotn lie the remains of the Navvies' settlement. During the years the railway was being built, approximately 500 people lived here, with an entire small 'town' filled with shops, barber shops, a skittles alley, soft drinks factory, hotels, and several licensed premises. When the railway was finished, the wooden buildings were taken down and moved, and can be found throughout Ofoten. You can utilise the excellent information boards along the path to see the town in your mind's eye, for Mother Nature has re-conquered Rombaksbotn. At Rombaksbotn, an open fire, coffee/tea and light refreshments await your arrival. Following your visit, embark a RIB-boat for the approximately 30-minute ride to Sildvik. Upon arrival, board a coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Discover the spectacular fjords, mountains, and lakes between Norway and Sweden during this excursion via coach and train.

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Narvik Train Station. Upon arrival, board your train for the approximately 90-minute drive to Björkliden. Along the way, enjoy a spectacular view of the Tjøtta and Fagernes mountains. The Ofoten Railway opened in 1902. It was created for the export of iron ore being mined in Kiruna, Sweden, and shipped to the ice-free port of Narvik for export overseas.

Most of the way, the train runs high up in the mountainside, along the Rombaksfjord and at the Rombak Station, which is well over 1,000 feet (about 305 metres) above sea level. At the head of the fjord lies Rombaksbotn, once a busy place during the period when the railroad was constructed. Rombaksbotn was also the site of the high drama in 1940, when ships from the Royal Navy defeated six German destroyers, which were all abandoned here. The wreck of one of them can still be seen to this day. The last station on the Norwegian side is Bjørnfjell, situated at a height of approximately 1,600 feet (about 488 metres). In this location, approximately 1.24 miles (about two kilometres) from the Swedish border, pass inside a tunnel where you can see the Swedish and Norwegian flags painted on the wall.

Upon arrival at Björkliden, leave the train for a refreshment stop at a nearby hotel. Afterward, board a coach and commence the approximately 75-minute return drive to Narvik via the Nordkalott, or 'Polar Road', which opened in September 1984 in the presence of the Swedish and Norwegian kings. Along the way, pass through typical mountain scenery with lots of small lakes, then descend to the fjord once more and cross over the impressive Romback Suspension Bridge. Your tour concludes back at the pier.

Discover the spectacular fjords, mountains, and lakes between Norway and Sweden during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion via coach and train.

Narvik, Ofoten Railway Train-Ride, Narvik Myr, Tjøtta and Fagernes Mountains

Depart the pier for the short drive to the Narvik Train Station. Upon arrival, board your train for the approximately 90-minute drive to Björkliden. Along the way, enjoy a spectacular view of the Tjøtta and Fagernes mountains. The Ofoten Railway opened in 1902. It was created for the export of iron ore being mined in Kiruna, Sweden, and shipped to the ice-free port of Narvik for export overseas.

Mountainside Ride, Rombaksfjord, Rombak Station, Rombaksbotn, Bjørnfjell Station, Tunnel

Most of the way, the train runs high up in the mountainside, along the Rombaksfjord and at the Rombak Station, which is well over 1,000 feet (about 305 metres) above sea level. At the head of the fjord lies Rombaksbotn, once a busy place during the period when the railroad was constructed. Rombaksbotn was also the site of the high drama in 1940, when ships from the Royal Navy defeated six German destroyers, which were all abandoned here. The wreck of one of them can still be seen to this day. The last station on the Norwegian side is Bjørnfjell, situated at a height of approximately 1,600 feet (about 488 metres). In this location, approximately 1.24 miles (about two kilometres) from the Swedish border, pass inside a tunnel where you can see the Swedish and Norwegian flags painted on the wall.

Björkliden, Polar Road, Mountain Scenery, Lakes, Rombaksfjord, Romback Suspension Bridge

Upon arrival at Björkliden, leave the train for a refreshment stop at a nearby hotel. Afterward, board a coach and commence the approximately 75-minute return drive to Narvik via the Nordkalott, or 'Polar Road', which opened in September 1984 in the presence of the Swedish and Norwegian kings. Along the way, pass through typical mountain scenery with lots of small lakes, then descend to the fjord once more and cross over the impressive Romback Suspension Bridge. Your tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 87 yards (about 80 metres), at times over hills and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and board/de-board the train. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe and non-slip walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket from the ship. The tour sequence may vary. This tour may operate by bus first and then return by train, or vice versa.