Elvegard: Skjoma, Skjomen Church and Narvik
Accommodation in Elvegard
When looking for a hotel in Elvegard, you can base your choice of location on the themes that matter for your stay: the river and fishing, the church, or other cultural and outdoor activities in the wider destination of Narvik. Skjomen Church and the Skjoma are associated with ElvegĂĄrd; the museums, railway and leisure activities below belong to the Narvik context.
Elvegard: River, Church and Fishing
The Skjoma stretches from the sea at ElvegĂĄrd to Skjomdalen. Skjomen Church, an elongated wooden church, stands in ElvegĂĄrd. The river and the church location therefore offer two different points of reference for getting your bearings in Elvegard.
The salmon-bearing stretch of the Skjoma is about 13 km long; of this, 7 km is managed by the ElvegĂĄrd grunneierlag. The Skjoma is a good sea trout river. If you plan to fish, check the current fishing regulations and managed stretches beforehand, as these may change.
In the area around ElvegĂĄrd, the Skjoma fishing area has six open shelters as well as several tables with benches that can be used free of charge along the river. Check the local facilities again before your visit. A county road runs along the eastern side of the fjord to the church location at ElvegĂĄrd and further up into Skjomdalen.
Narvik in the Wider Destination
In the wider destination of Narvik, the railway station is on the Ofoten Line. Trains run from there towards Kiruna, LuleĂĄ, Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden. If you are planning a train journey, check current connections and timetables.
Museums and Cultural Heritage in Narvik
The Narvik War Museum is located in central Narvik, at Kongens gate 39. It tells the story of the Battle of Narvik in April 1940 and the subsequent five-year German occupation. The Narvik Museum presents its history through slide shows, models and films, as well as a train ride in an authentic railcar. Its topics include the construction and operation of the Ofoten Line and the journey of iron ore from Kiruna to the ice-free port of Narvik. The two museums thus focus on different subjects: the history of the war on one hand, and the railway and ore transport on the other. Check current visitor information before your visit.
The Narvik context also includes Brennholtet, where an elk figure about 5,000 years old is carved into the rock. It is protected under Norway’s Cultural Heritage Act of 1978.
Hiking, Cycling and Winter Sports in Narvik
The Navvy Road is a historic construction road along the Ofoten Line. It was built in connection with railway works in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is now used by hikers and cyclists. Conditions can vary by season. The “Hike across Norway” day trip combines a train journey on the Ofotbanen with a hike along the Navvy Road; from Rombaksbotn, the return journey continues by boat and bus. Booking and transport arrangements may change, so check the specific details for your date.
Tøttadalen is one of the largest designated recreational areas in Narvik. Taraldsviktoppen is an easy mountain hike in Tøttadalen, close to town, with views of Narvik, the fjord and the surrounding mountains. Conditions here also vary by season. For winter sports, Narvik Ski Resort offers alpine terrain, freeride opportunities and views of the Ofotfjord near the town of Narvik. It has 16 runs and 6 lifts, including family-friendly runs and a terrain park. The facilities’ configuration may change during the 2026–2029 development period; check the latest information before planning your visit.
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