Bjørnfjell, Nordland
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Historic spelling: Bjørnefjell (until 1921/25) | |
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Village | |
| Coordinates: 68°26′57″N 18°05′20″E / 68.4491°N 18.0889°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Ofoten |
| Municipality | Narvik Municipality |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 8517 Narvik |
Bjørnfjell (Northern Sami: Bonjovárri) is a mountain village made up of holiday cottages in Narvik Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It's located along the Ofotbanen railway line and the European route E10 highway, just west of the border with Sweden. There is a railway station and the Bjørnfjell Chapel as well as many cabins and homes in the area. The name Bjørnfjell for short may often refer to the Bjørnfjell Railway Station. The area is a popular vacation spot for residents of Narvik.