Nordland district, Nordland, Norway

Places to visit near Narvik

Narvik is a town in Nordland district, Nordland, Norway, home to about 14,114 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 waterfalls and 18 churches. The must-see places are Erich Giese (4 km), Hartvikvatnet (21 km) and Skoaberjávri - Skoddebergvatnet (24 km).

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Narvik, Nordland
Narvik, Nordland district, Nordland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Narvik at a glance

Location
Nordland district, Nordland, Norway
Population
about 14,114
Coordinates
68.4384° N, 17.4272° E
Places within 50 km
185 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Narvik

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Narvik: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Narvik, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Narvik

70 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Narvik. The closest is Storvatnet (11 km); the best-known is Hartvikvatnet (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Narvik

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Narvik. The closest is Rombakstøtta (8 km); the best-known is Vassdalen (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Narvik

31 waterfalls within 100 km of Narvik. The closest is Storelvfossen (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Narvik

20 churches within 100 km of Narvik. The closest is Narvik kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Narvik

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Narvik. The closest is Karistranda (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Narvik

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Narvik. The closest is Veggen (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Narvik

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Narvik
  2. 1 km Ankeret · heritage site, Nordland
  3. 21 km Hartvikvatnet · lake, Troms
  4. 21 km Narvik kirke · church, Nordland
  5. 3 km Erich Giese · heritage site, Nordland
  6. 4 km Bertha Sonja Fischer født Bermann · heritage site, Nordland
  7. 1 km Back to Narvik

Plan a longer trip from Narvik — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Narvik

    All places near Narvik by distance

    Within 15 km of Narvik

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Narvik by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs70Storvatnet (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49Rombakstøtta (8 km)
    Waterfalls31Storelvfossen (15 km)
    Churches20Narvik kirke (1 km)
    Beaches & coast17Karistranda (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Veggen (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Skogøya (26 km)
    Forts & heritage5Ankeret (1 km)
    Museums5Narvik Museum (1 km)
    Treks4Nordlandsruta Etapp 41: Hunddalshytta to Katterat (29 km)
    Other attractions2Adolf Gun (70 km)

    Narvik: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Narvik?

    Erich Giese (heritage site, about 4 km), Ankeret (heritage site, about 1 km), Hartvikvatnet (lake, about 21 km), Bertha Sonja Fischer født Bermann (heritage site, about 1 km), Narvik kirke (church, about 1 km), Sjømannskirka (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Narvik?

    185 places on Spotwander: 62 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 waterfalls, 18 churches, 16 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Narvik?

    Storvatnet, about 11 km by road; Sjursheimvatnet - Badjegeašjávri (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Narvik?

    Rombakstøtta, about 8 km by road; Beisfjordtøtta (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Narvik?

    Storelvfossen, about 15 km by road; Høgforsen (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Narvik?

    Start in Narvik, visit Ankeret, then Hartvikvatnet, then Narvik kirke, then Erich Giese, then Bertha Sonja Fischer født Bermann, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Narvik?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Narvik

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Narvik’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Narvik on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.