Local history

Narvik is an anchor point in ERIH

22/10/2017European Industrial Heritage (ERIH) Anchor Points are sites of exceptional historical importance in terms of industrial heritage.

Digital museum, Ofoten

19/10/2017A selection of photos from our region.

Narvik War Museum

18/10/2017The Narvik War and Peace Centre foundation shall work to further knowledge about and understanding for peace, international humanitarian law and human rights through research, documentation and dissemination with a particular focus on the WWII-history of the Northern region.

Museum Nord, Narvik

18/10/2017The main attraction at Narvik museum is the history of the iron ore harbour, Ofoten line railway and the navvys.

Museum Nord, Ballangen

18/10/2017This museum presents the extensive mining operations of Ballangen since the 1600s. Explore the operation of mines and prospecting...

Museum Nord, Tysfjord, Korsnes

18/10/2017Korsnes is an old communications center. There were grocery store, telegraph office and steam ship call.

Museum Nord, Tysfjord, Kjøpsvik

18/10/2017The exhibition at Kjøpsvik Museum is devoted to shift from Norwegian and Sami fish-farming culture to industrial community.