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: 68.427902, Longitude: 17.421131
See dock on port map →Getting to Narvik
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
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.
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Excursions compared
3 comparedNarvikfjellet cable car and panoramic Narvik town tour
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$84
Do it yourself
€36$40
Save ≈ €39Save ≈ $44 (52% off)
Everything here is walkable from the cruise quay: it is a 10-15 minute uphill walk into the town centre and the main square, then a further 15-20 minutes to the Narvikfjellet cable-car base station. The cable car (Fjellheisen) is about NOK 295 / €26 return and runs frequently on cruise days, lifting you to the Linken viewpoint on Fagernesfjellet. No transport to arrange - just walking shoes and the cable-car fare.
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Narvik War Museum and the 1940 Battle of Narvik
≈ 3 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€65$73
Do it yourself
€33$37
Save ≈ €32Save ≈ $36 (49% off)
The War Museum (Narviksenteret) sits on Narvik's main square, a 10-15 minute uphill walk from the cruise quay - no transport needed. Entry is about NOK 150 / €13 and it takes 60-90 minutes. From there it is a short walk to Narvik Kirke and the Ofoten Museum (about NOK 90 / €8), both in the compact centre. Everything is walk-up on a cruise day.
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Ready-made port days
8 plansThe Arctic Train — Ofoten Line to the Border
Narvik's headline experience: the century-old ore railway climbing past waterfalls and fjord to the Swedish border, then an easy town stroll.
The Battle of Narvik on Foot
The powerful War Museum, the district museum and the town's wartime story — a moving, all-weather half day entirely on foot.
Rombaksfjord & the Fjord Viewpoints
With the cable car shut, this is the 2026 way to the big fjord scenery — the Rombak Bridge naval battlefield and the Herjangen viewpoints, by taxi or tour.
Polar Park — Arctic Wildlife Day
The world's northernmost wildlife park — wolves, bears, lynx and moose in vast forest enclosures, an hour north through fjord country.
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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