Narvik Ski Resort Guide
Narvik, Norway
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 11km7 miles |
| Highest Lift | 880m2,887ft |
| Resort Height | 130m427ft |
| Nearest Airports | Harstad/Narvik and Kiruna |
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Narvik
Surrounded on three sides by open sea and with one of the biggest verticals in Scandinavia (increased to 1272m with off-piste) , served by a new gondola, helped to attract a World Cup Downhill in 1991. The ski area at Fagernesfjell, located on the city limits, was originally built to provide recreation for the locals, who today claim to have the best off-piste skiing in northern Europe.
Summary
The Norwegian ski resort of Narvik is at an altitude of 130m427ft, with 11km7 miles of marked runs.
Narvik has direct access to 11km7 miles of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Narvik offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Narvik offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Narvik.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Narvik?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 16 January.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Narvik Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 11km7 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12km7 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes
Narvik Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 880m2,887ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 130m427ft |
| Resort Altitude (Narvik) | 130m427ft |
| Max Vertical | 750m2,461ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Narvik?
This ski resort is in Nordland, Norway.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Narvik is Harstad/Narvik, 60 minutes drive away.
Kiruna airport is also within three hours drive.
Harstad/Narvik is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 4,118 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 4km2 miles of ski runs, with 5 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Narvik open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Narvik, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Narvik Tourist Office for the latest.
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