During the winter season, a railway operator in northern Norway offers a special evening train ride designed for viewing the Northern Lights in isolated areas without light pollution.
A train journey beyond the city lights, into the heart of the Arctic, offers a different perspective on rail transport: not just as a means of travel, but as part of the experience.
From Narvik, on the historic Ofoten line, the train becomes the gateway to one of the darkest and most spectacular places in northern Norway, in search of the Northern Lights.
The train runs on the Ofoten line, a historic infrastructure used mainly for transporting iron ore, and leaves the urban area of Narvik, heading into the Arctic.
The destination, Katterat, is located at an altitude of 373 meters and is not connected to the road network, making it one of the most isolated stations in the region.
During the stop at Katterat, passengers get off the train for a break in the open air, near the station.
The operator provides a sheltered area and hot drinks, and participants receive information about the area they are traveling through, the Ofoten railway and the specific conditions of the Arctic regions.
After the stop, the train returns to Narvik the same evening. The organizers note that viewing the Northern Lights depends on weather conditions and solar activity, with no guarantee that the phenomenon will occur.
The initiative is part of a broader trend of using railway infrastructure for themed services, particularly in northern regions, where rail access allows isolated areas to be reached with low environmental impact.
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