Narvik, Norway

Ofoten Railway & Navvy Trek

Historic Railroad and Scenic Hike Journey along a historically important railway and take a scenic walk in the footsteps of those who built it. The Ofoten Railway has been integral for the hauling of iron ore from Swedish Lapland since it opened in 1902. At the railway station in Narvik, board your train for the picturesque journey to Katterat Station, where you will embark on a four-mile hike along the Navvy Trail. During the construction of the railroad, this heritage trail was the “road to work” for the navvy, the itinerant workers who labored under extreme conditions to build the railway. Learn more about their lives and work as you wind down the path through a picturesque landscape of green forests, small streams and mountain views. In the tiny community of Rombaksbotn, enjoy time for refreshments before boarding a RIB and transferring to Sildvik, then back to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.