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The iron ore shipped from Sweden via Narvik's ice-free harbor made this town a key strategic target during World War II. Relive this dramatic history with a guided journey through stunning landscapes, as you hear about battles even larger in scale than Pearl Harbor.
On April 9, 1940, ten German destroyers entered the Ofot Fjord at dawn, triggering a series of fierce naval and land battles. The battle—featured in the movie Narvik—is recognized as Hitler’s first defeat, where Norwegian and Allied forces reclaimed the city before withdrawing due to shifts on the Western Front.
Your tour begins with a visit to the Narvik War Museum for an engaging lecture. Afterward, you’ll board a boat on the fjord to visit the wreck of the German destroyer "Georg Thiele," which has remained partially above water since being beached during the 1940 fighting. For those eager to explore history up close, weather permitting, guests can snorkel around the shipwreck for an immersive experience of this momentous chapter in wartime history.