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jellet into something more, expanding in both size and accessibility. “We are certainly open year-round; however, having experienced the increase in popularity, the development process of improving and expanding the facilities has already started, and there will be continuous changes and improvements to the facilities and area as a whole over the next three years,” Holt explains. “We don’t just want this to be a place for extreme sports and the experienced skier, but also a place for families with children and beginners, which is one of the reasons why we are developing the resort in all areas.” Expanding the offer from skiing opportunities alone, Narvikfjellet now also presents meeting spaces, team-building activities and conference facilities, a café with panoramic views as well as a ski shop and climbing facilities. Location and city life When the resort and its slopes are closed for the day, waiting at the foot of the mountain is Narvik town. A genuine northern Norwegian town, it contains luxurious hotels, bars, restaurants, indoor pools and shopping opportunities. “When a day in the mountain is over, there is a whole city centre waiting to be explored, offering restaurants, cinemas and
Having been voted both Norway’s and Scandinavia’s best off-piste, the facilities at Narvikfjellet have been described as ‘world class’ by several leading personalities in mountaineering.
bars,” says Holt. “Interestingly, people normally move to an area because the ski resort is there, but here in Narvik, the resort is a natural part of the town, located in the town centre, and as the elements of the town are already present, it provides us with an increased capacity to optimise and improve the main product: the highquality ski resort.” Holt elaborates: “The location is what makes the biggest difference compared to other resorts. As we’re based at the bottom of Ofotfjorden, the mountains normally provide shelter for the wind, as well as cover for the sun between November and February, subsequently providing a spectacular scene for the Northern Lights. Additionally, from May onwards, the marvellous midnight sun is present.” Narvikfjellet ski resort features frequently in social media, as several well-known
skiers and mountaineers regularly enjoy the slopes, aware that they offer experiences out of the ordinary – even for those doing it for a living. As a result, the clothing brand Norrøna has launched an exclusive extreme sports collection named after Narvik. Year-round activities As part of the new expansion plans, the resort aims to establish an outdoor camping and add to already-existing year-round experiences. “The gondola lift is available during the summer too, for beautiful mountain top trips draped in the midnight sun, and there is also downhill and offroad biking, and of course excellent hiking opportunities,” says Holt. “All despite us primarily being a winter and ski resort.” For more information, please visit: www.narvikfjellet.no
Skiing is far from the only activity you can engage in at Narvikfjellet. Facilities include meeting spaces, team-building activities, a café, ski shop and access to a climbing park.
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