Where is Narvik?

A view over Narvik

The small port town of Narvik is situated on the shores of Narvik Fjord, 220km inside the arctic circle of Norway. I made it to this travel destination during the summer of 1989. Whilst Scandinavia was rather a rushed visit due to the expense of the region for backpackers, the landscapes were simply beautiful.

Narvik will offer the visitor the opportunity to step into the arctic circle, witness the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights and if visiting during the peak of summer, experience sightseeing in the light of the midnight sun. A strange experience! Narvik is a popular winter destination offering terrific alpine skiing and snowboarding.

Norway (Country Guide)

Map

TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Narvik

One Great Reason to Visit Narvik

One great reason to visit this travel destination especially during the peak of summer is to experience the long shadows of the night sky that is still like dusk, accompanied by the Aurora Borealis.

Hollandsfjord Narvik Norway

For More Information

  • Wikipedia
  • Narvik – Tourist Site
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    4 Responses to “NARVIK, Norway: Arctic Circle, Aurora Borealis and the Midnight Sun”
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    2. I went to Narvik specially to see the midnight sun and it was OVERCAST!! Oh well, still cool to have been so far north and Norway is a stunning country with its magical coastline.

    3. Yes, I agree…pretty cool to say you’ve been in the Arctic Circle! I loved Norway BUT it was so expensive. Now just to get to the other end. My father spent 6mths at the Antarctic with the BOM when I was mid teens and he loved it. :-)

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