In Northern Lights train ride Norway, a winter evening train in northern Norway is set up for travelers looking for a nighttime rail experience away from city glare, in isolated areas where light pollution is minimal, as described by Railway Pro.

Departing from Narvik, the service runs on the historic Ofoten line, a railway corridor used mainly for transporting iron ore.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Northern Lights train ride Norway on the Ofoten line
Northern Lights train ride Norway on the Ofoten line

The train leaves the urban area behind and heads into the Arctic landscape, where darkness and open sky become part of the trip itself—turning rail travel into something closer to an experience than a simple transfer.

On the Ofoten line: Northern Lights train Norway route

From Narvik, the train continues toward Katterat, making this Narvik to Katterat train a themed evening run. Katterat station sits 373 meters above sea level and is not connected to the road network, a point also reflected in Bane NOR’s Katterat station information, and it remains one of the most isolated stations in the region.

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During the stop at Katterat, passengers step off for a break in the open air near the station, using the pause to watch the sky for any signs of aurora activity.

What the nighttime rail experience includes at Katterat station?

To make that pause more comfortable, the operator provides a sheltered area and hot drinks—details consistent with the experience outline on Arctic Train’s Northern Lights Train page. Participants also receive information about the area they are traveling through, the Ofoten line, and the specific conditions of the Arctic regions. After the break, the train departs and returns to Narvik later the same evening.

Expectations for an Arctic night train: no guarantee of aurora

Organizers stress that the Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed. Viewing depends on weather conditions and solar activity, and the phenomenon may not occur on a particular trip.

Northern Lights train ride Norway on the Ofoten line
Northern Lights train ride Norway on the Ofoten line

Even with that uncertainty, the initiative reflects a broader trend in themed rail services, especially in northern regions: using rail access to reach remote locations while keeping environmental impact low.

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