The Narvikfjellet gondola climbs in a few minutes from the eastern edge of town to a viewing platform at 656 metres, where the panorama opens out across the Ofotfjord, the iron-ore harbour, and the distant teeth of the Lofoten range to the west. In summer it is the easiest way in northern Norway to see the midnight sun without serious hiking; from late May to mid-July the sun loops above the horizon and the late-night view from the upper station is exceptional.
In winter the same lift system serves the Narvikfjellet ski resort, which has runs descending almost to sea level — a combination found at very few alpine areas anywhere. Lift-ticket prices include cable-car rides for non-skiers; bring warm clothes whatever the season.