Alternative Activities

Norge-Suisse Narvik - "non-skiers" program

Are you going to Narvik, but do not ski or move around so easily anymore? You are not alone!

We therefore intend to offer you alternative activities when the youngsters are “climbing mountains”. The program will be designed when we see how many are interested. Here we will list some of our ideas:


If you wish to do any of the alternative activities please register your interest here:

Register interest for the alternative program


Wednesday “Alternative”:

Presentation of of the Narvik application for 2027 Alpine World Championship in the afternoon, before joining afterski (no cost)

We will then organize transport to the AfterSki area and the big welcome party


Thursday “Alternative”: When you are not fishing on the big boat

“The battle of Narvik” in War history museum in the afternoon (CHF 30)

You go on a fishing trip on a big boat in the morning. Lunch is served on board. In the afternoon we take you to the nearby war museum where you will learn about the dramatic battle of Narvik, where Hitler wanted to secure vital iron supplies for his war industry.


Friday:

Trip to "The Polar Park” to watch polar wildlife - and maybe kiss a wolf? (CHF 100)

Friday the youngsters are again climbing mountains. The “non-skiers” basically have the whole day at their disposal. That gives us time to take a bus to the “Polar park”, a very special kind of Zoo. The program takes ca 5 hrs including bus rides and lunch, guidance through the park and… maybe a wolfs kiss (no joking)! You come home for some rest before dinner with rest.


Saturday:

See Northern Norway today; Visit a Fish Farming Production facility (CHF 40)

This morning the ski races start at the Narvik Mountain. Before you join to see the last racers and enjoy lunch in the Finish area, we take you by bus to visit a nearby fish farming facility, a really large industry that in Norway since the 1970s has created 40.000 jobs that produce 14 million meals per day to 140 countries around the world.


From here on, there is the big Saturday night Party and aftermath and farewell on Sunday with the whole SAS family.


This program is a suggestion and has to be finalized when we see how many are interested. For questions, please contact Pål Troye (pal.troye@gmail.com).



I'm going! Are you?

- Pål Troye - President of SAS Norge

Narvik War Museum

  • In April 1940, all eyes are on Narvik – Why?

  • What happens during the battle of Narvik, and the following Nazi-occupation?

  • How is the picture of “us” and “the others” today?

Narvik War Museum is based on the battle of Narvik in April 1940 and creates an understanding of what happens in the region when the naval battles and the mountain war – 62 dramatic days – unfolds. Through exhibiting artefacts, interactive digital surfaces, texts, and pictures, the museum displays how Nazi-Germany’s attack and occupation portrays and draw lines from the days of peace in 1945 into our own time. The exhibitions contribute to thoughts and reflections concerning “us” and “the others”, the value of a human life and how we must understand war to build peace. Narvik War Museum also offers tailor-made experiences for kids and youngsters, “The Kids at the War Museum” and “Family walk in underground Nazi-bunkers” (Norwegian speaking guide only).

There is also a possibility to see the new film “NARVIK”, the most expensive project in Norwegian film history, a lively story about the war around Narvik in spring summer 1940.

Polar park

Polar Park is the world's northernmost animal park, and home to Norway's large predators such as bears, wolves, and lynx as well as deer, moose, reindeer and muskox. Opened in 1994, the park is based on exhibiting animals in their natural surroundings. Animal welfare is our greatest concern, and with this in mind our animals live in large enclosures with the liberty to hide in their natural surroundings. Most of them are however very social and curious, so the chance of observing them during your visit is high. If you are prepared to spend some time in the park it is more likely that you will get to see them all. The landscape around the park is breath-taking, and provides the perfect backdrop for your arctic wildlife experience. You are welcome to walk around at your own pace or join one of our guided tours to learn more about our animals. We also have a restaurant and cafe where you can enjoy a meal created from local produce, or you can have a picnic in the park and enjoy the fresh air if the weather permits.