Narvik War Museum
About This Museum
It's a little-known fact that the brutal 1940 Battle of Narvik was the first time in WWII that German forces were pushed back by a combined Allied effort. The museum doesn't just tell this story; it makes you feel the Arctic cold and the sheer desperation of the fight. You'll find personal letters from young soldiers next to massive artillery pieces, creating an intimate and overwhelming experience. This is not a distant history lesson, but a visceral connection to a pivotal moment that shaped modern Europe.
Collection Highlights
A recovered German Heinkel 115 bomber floats dramatically overhead, while downstairs, you can peer into the cramped interior of a land-based 40mm Bofors gun. The exhibits are rich with personal effects—a diary from a Norwegian resistance fighter, a tattered uniform from a French alpine soldier—that pull you directly into the human drama.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in the heart of Narvik at Kongensgate 39, an essential stop to understand the town's identity. It's consistently praised for its powerful and thoughtful presentation.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a robust, dark-toned building that feels both modern and fortified, its sharp angles and somber materials echo the surrounding mountain landscape and the gravity of the stories held within.
Contact & Location
Address: Narvik krigsmuseum, Brugata, Luossavaara Kiirunavaara Aktie Bolag (LKAB), Vassvik, Narvik, Nordland, 8517, Norge
Phone: +47 76 94 44 26
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