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This ice-free seaport on the Ofotfjord is in Nordland fylke (country), 403km (250 miles) north of the Arctic Circle. Narvik, founded in 1903 when the Ofoten (not to be confused with "Lofoten") railway line was completed, boasts Europe's most modern shipping harbor for iron ore. It's also the northernmost electrified railway line in the world. It covers a magnificent scenic route, through precipitous mountain terrain and tunnels, over ridges, and across tall stone embankments.
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AttractionsNordland Røde Kors Krigsminnemuseum (War Museum)
Kongensgate
Narvik, Norway Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: Near Torghallen in the town center, this museum re-creates the tragic events of the early 1940s,... Read More Ofoten Museum
Administrasjonsveien 3
Narvik, Norway Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Ofoten Museum displays artifacts tracing the oldest human settlements in the area, going... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Narvik
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