Photo: Jan-Arne Pettersen
THE SLEEPING QUEEN e sleeping Queens original name is Skjomtind and is 1575 meters over sea. She lies in Narviks region and looks out at the city. e sleeping Queens name comes from the navvy time in Narvik while building the LKAB area and the railway to Sweden. e English men looked up to the beautiful sleeping queen and remembered their Queen back in England, Queen Victoria and named the fantastic mountain in honor of their queen. Today the Sleeping Queen is a touristic attraction for many and also a wonderful hiking spot. You can contact the tourist information for more info about hiking in the area.
Photo: Grete Pedersen
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