City Sightseeing & War History
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Port
Narvik, Norway
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$149
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Enjoy a panoramic city sightseeing drive from the comfort of your coach and learn about Narvik’s fascinating war history from a local guide. Narvik was badly damaged during the first few months of the war and on April 9, 1940 it was invaded by the Nazis. Less than two months later, the Allies managed to recapture the city but, as troops were required elsewhere, it fell to the Nazis again, who occupied it for a further five years. Several important battles were fought in Narvik during World War II and many soldiers lost their lives here.
Visit the war cemetery where British, French, German, Norwegian and Polish soldiers are buried.
Narvik’s war story is told in chronological order at the compact War Museum, which you visit next. Hear a brief introduction and watch a short film about the Battle of Narvik; then. You’ll also have free time to wander among the array of exhibits, models, charts and map, before rejoining the coach and returning to the pier.
Notes:
This tour requires a walk of approximately 200 yards on flat paths at the war cemetery, with a couple of steps. At the War Museum there are eight steps at the entrance, with a further 17 steps up to the first floor. Children under the age of 3 must be secured in a child's car seat on the transportation. These are not available through the tour operator; you must bring your own from home.