TOUR A - NARVIK’S WAR LEGACY
Excursions
- £45 - £55
- Approximately 3 hours
- Limited capacity
- Steps & stairs included
Narvik is situated at the tip of the peninsula between the Rombak and Beis Fjords, surrounded by peaks such as Kongsbakktind, also called ‘The Sleeping Queen’. Our local guide will tell us of the history, as we travel through the modern city, which owes its existence to the shipping of iron ore to its ice free port.
Our tour takes us from the port, up through the charming centre, which is graced with statues and flowers, on to the war cemetery. Narvik saw fierce fighting during World War II, when the Allied Forces freed the town from German occupancy in May 1940. Here, in the cemetery, soldiers from Britain, France, Poland, Germany and Norway are buried. We will also pay a visit to the Chapel of Peace.
The next stop is at the War Museum by the market square. The museum is divided into sections, illustrating chapters of the war with exhibits, models and photographs. The fascinating story is shown in chronological order. After our visit we will rejoin our coach and return to our awaiting ship.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking at the cemetery and museum. There are also a few steps to enter the Chapel and Museum, as well as stairs to the museum’s first floor. It is possible the itinerary will operate in a reverse order.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2011 NORWAY SEASON
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
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