Excursion Battle of narvik highlights tour at Narvik

Explore the wartime past of Narvik from the fateful year of 1940 and learn about Norway's role in World War II.

War Memorial Cemetery

Visit the War Memorial Cemetery, where soldiers from both the Allied Forces and Germany were buried. Part of the cemetery is also a Peace Chapel which stands on the spot where the former chapel was destroyed in 1940.

War & History Museum

Continuing on to the War & History Museum, you will learn about Narvik's dramatic history from World War II, presented through film, pictures, displays and modern interactive animations. For two months a bitter battle for Narvik took place, and it was here that the first major victory gained by the Allies during World War II was achieved. The exhibition documents the events taking place in the Narvik region in the period 1940 - 1945. As part of its status as a national institution for learning, the exhibits have also been expanded to include information on important issues such as human rights and war and conflicts across the world, giving the museum a deeper dimension.

Veteranplassen

Your final stop will be at Veteranplassen, a place where Norwegian forces and units from the French Foreign Legion went ashore to re-capture Narvik. The re-capture of Narvik was Germany's first defeat in World War II.

Your memorable tour concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Narvik, War Memorial Cemetery & Peace Chapel, War & History Museum, Veteranplassen

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 492 yards (about 450 metres), at times over uneven and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring weatherproof jacket or coat, and credit cards for purchases from the ship. The tour sequence may vary.

Due to the local climate, most of the coaches are air-cooled.