Narvik Cruise Port
Narvik, Norway · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Narvik Harbour Quay, Narvik.
Plan my port daysShips dock a short walk from the small town centre, the War Museum and the Narvikfjellet cable car. The Ofoten Railway, Rombaksfjord and Polar Park need a train, tour or car.
At a glance
Port summary
Cruise ships dock at Narvik's harbour, a 10-15 minute walk from the compact town centre, the Narvik War Museum on the main square and the base of the Narvikfjellet cable car, which lifts you to a panorama over the Ofotfjord and the surrounding peaks. Narvik grew as the ice-free port that ships Swedish iron ore, and the fierce 1940 Battle of Narvik gives the town a strong second-world-war heritage. The headline day-trips run inland along the fjords: the scenic Ofoten Railway (Ofotbanen) climbs past waterfalls to Bjornfjell and the Swedish border, with the historic Rallarveien navvy trail alongside; Rombaksfjord and the old Rombak Bridge mark the naval battlefield; and Polar Park, the world's northernmost wildlife park with wolves, bears and lynx, lies about an hour north. Midnight sun bathes the port from late May to mid-July, and the northern lights return in autumn.
Cruise dock
🚢 Narvik Harbour Quay
The cruise quay on the Narvik waterfront; walk off along the harbour and up into the town centre (10-15 minutes), or meet the tour coaches, taxis and fjord-RIB operators at the quay.
📍 Latitude: 68.429464, Longitude: 17.423996
See dock on port map →Getting to Narvik
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
It is a 10-15 minute walk from the harbour quay up into Narvik's compact centre, the War Museum and the cable-car base; the last stretch is uphill.
📍 From the quay up into town
A handful of taxis meet cruise ships and run to Rombaksfjord, the fjord viewpoints and Polar Park (about an hour north); book ahead and agree the fare, as taxis are few.
📍 Taxi rank at the quay, or book ahead
Local buses link the town, the cable car and nearby districts but run on limited timetables; fine for the adventurous, less so against a fixed all-aboard.
📍 Bus stops in the town centre
Roads are good and drive on the right; a rental reaches Rombaksfjord, the border and Polar Park at your own pace, though most cruise visitors prefer the train or a tour for one day.
📍 Pre-book in Narvik
The Narvikfjellet cable car, the Ofoten Railway from Narvik station and fjord-RIB safaris are the signature ways to see the area; the cable car and station are walkable from the quay.
📍 Cable car in town; trains at Narvik station; RIB at the quay
Map & things to do
Money & payments
You barely need cash in Norway - cards and phones work everywhere, from the cable car to a kiosk coffee. Keep a card handy and book the few taxis ahead for the fjord and Polar Park trips.
Things to do
Rallarveien Navvy Trail
🚶 Walk
Walk a stretch of the Rallarveien, the trail the railway navvies built high above the fjords.
🕐 Summer; dry, clear days
Narvikfjellet Cable Car
Short stop🎯 Activity
Ride the gondola up Fagernesfjellet for a sweeping panorama over the Ofotfjord and the peaks.
🕐 Clear days for the view
Ofotbanen Scenic Railway
🎯 Activity
Ride the dramatic Ofoten Railway past waterfalls to Bjornfjell and the Swedish border.
🕐 Book a cruise-day departure
Narvik Kirke
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Narvik's rebuilt post-war church above the centre, with fjord and mountain views around it.
🕐 Daytime
Narvik War Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
A powerful modern museum on the 1940 Battle of Narvik and the wartime iron-ore struggle.
🕐 Any time; a great rainy-day option
Ofoten Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
The Ofoten district museum, telling the story of the ore railway and the town.
🕐 Daytime; good in poor weather
Fagernesfjellet Viewpoint
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
The Linken summit above the cable car, a 656 m viewpoint over the fjord and the town.
🕐 Clear days; midnight sun in summer
Herjangsfjellet Viewpoint
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A high roadside viewpoint over the Herjangsfjord and the peaks north of Narvik.
🕐 Clear days for the panorama
Ofotfjord RIB Safari
🌿 Nature
Blast onto the Ofotfjord by RIB for steep mountain walls, sea eagles and wartime wrecks.
🕐 Calm days; midday light
Bjornfjell & the Swedish Border
Short stop🌿 Nature
The high plateau at Bjornfjell where the Ofoten Railway crosses into Swedish Lapland.
🕐 Summer for the open fells
Rombaksfjord & Rombak Bridge
Short stop🌿 Nature
A deep, steep-walled fjord crossed by the old Rombak Bridge, site of the 1940 naval battle.
🕐 Clear days for the fjord walls
Polar Park Arctic Wildlife
🌿 Nature
The world's northernmost wildlife park, home to wolves, bears, lynx and moose.
🕐 Feeding times; book ahead
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Narvik?
- Your ship docks directly at the Narvik cruise terminal in Norway.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Narvik?
- Yes. Narvik is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Narvik centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Local bus, Car rental, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Narvik?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Narvik independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Narvik and are cards accepted?
- Narvik uses the Norwegian Krone. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Narvik cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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