Ofoten Line (Ofotbanen)
Ofotbanen
A railway that climbs along the cliffs of a fjord to the Swedish border, one of the most spectacular train routes in Scandinavia.
The Ofoten Line opened in 1902. It was built to carry iron ore from Kiruna in Sweden to the ice-free port of Narvik. The Norwegian section is about 43 km long and climbs from sea level to the border at about 520 metres. Along the way it passes through tunnels and past cliffs, with views over Rombaksfjord, the Nordal Bridge and waterfalls. Passenger trains continue into Sweden to Abisko and Kiruna, so you can make a day return trip. For the best views, sit on the left side of the train in the direction of travel. Trains from Narvik station are not frequent, so check the timetable in advance. In winter, the line is sometimes suspended because of wind and snow.
Opening hours
Several departures daily; check operator's timetable
Nearby sights
- Narvik War Museum
- Narvikfjellet Gondola & Ski Resort
- Narvik Church
- Hålogaland Bridge
- Rombaksfjord
- Skjomen Fjord
- Rallarveien (Navvy Road)
- Bjørnfjell