From Narvik: The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour
1.From Narvik: The Northern Lights Arctic Train Guided Tour
Ride the Ofoten Railway from Narvik to Katterat, 373 meters above sea level and far from road access. Your English-speaking guide leads a 90-minute stop with a campfire, lavvu, hot drinks, snacks, photo tips, a documentary, and visits to the old village and museum. The aurora is never guaranteed, but the train ride and dark mountain setting still make a memorable evening.
“When we got on the train we initially Sat on the far side, but then decided to move. MISTAKE! Views were from the side we started on, along with first glimpses of Northern Lights (everyone else seemed to be able to see them, but not us). I was feeling a bit frustrated when we got to the first stop as there was a lot of light from the platform & our cameras just weren't picking anything up. I needn't to have worried! The second stop was fabulous: deep snow, twinkling stars and dancing aurora! I was amazed as the sky had been completely cloudy when we left Narvik so I…”