This northern iron-ore port was the scene of fierce fighting in World War II, taken and retaken by both Germans and Allies until hardly a house was standing.
Today, Narvik has the Krigsminne War Museum and a scenic cable-car ride. Offshore are the
Vesteralen Islands, which are popular for hiking (they can be reached by coastal steamer). The fishing season around the islands is January-April.
610 mi/980 km northeast of Oslo.