Sir Henri’s Waterfall: A Hidden Gem Between Bardufoss and Narvik

I tend to drive the same routes over and over but I had some extra time on my recent trip to Northern Norway and I replanned my trip to include places I had only visited during the winter months.

When I was driving from Tromsø to Narvik, I had a couple of ideas of places to stop but gave myself some extra time in case I found somewhere I missed on the map. And that is how I found Sir Henri’s Waterfall (also called Sir Henrik’s Waterfall).

Sir Henri's Waterfall in Norway | How to visit + tips — Sir Henri’s Waterfall in Norway | How to visit + tips

In this guide, I will give a short recap of my time visiting Sir Henri’s Waterfall in Norway, how to hike to it (don’t worry, it’s easy!), and how long you will need for this stop halfway between Bardufoss and Narvik.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment. Thanks!

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the following:

About Sir Henri’s Waterfall in Norway (also called Sir Henrik’s Waterfall)
How to get there
Tips for your visit (plus seasonal information)
A map so that you can find the waterfall between Bardufoss and Narvik

About Sir Henri’s Waterfall

Honestly, there is not much out there about this waterfall on the internet and I have searched in both English and Norwegian. It is listed as Sir Henri’s on some maps and sites and Sir Henrik’s Waterfall on others.

It is situated halfway between Bardufoss and Narvik and is a stop on the way to the Polar Park, which was not on my itinerary but is a popular place to visit.

You can climb to the top of Sir Henri's Waterfall — You can even climb to the top of Sir Henri’s Waterfall

Sir Henri’s Waterfall is reached via an out-and-back trail that is extremely easy and only 0.8 km long (0.5 mi). The trail has a small elevation gain of about 45 m (150 ft). The hike takes around 10-15 minutes.

How to Get There

You will need to head south on the E6 and it is around 46 km (28.5 mi) from Bardufoss… which takes about 40 minutes to drive. If you are coming up from Narvik, it is north on the E6 and is 52 km (32 mi) away, which takes about 45 minutes to reach.

Road beside Sir Henri's Waterfall — Road beside the waterfall

Once you’re there, you may be able to see the waterfall from the road before arriving. But you will definitely see the stream that it flows into.

Sir Henri's Waterfall in Norway-3 — The stream from the road

There is a small brown wooden building to the right of the stream and you can park there.

Parking lot at Sir Henri's Waterfall — Parking lot

The lot is small, but the waterfall isn’t well-trodden so there should be plenty of space for your car. Be sure to lock up all belongings and note that camping is NOT permitted here.

You can reach the waterfall on the left side of the stream, which requires crossing the small bridge, but the main trail is to the right of the stream (on the side where you park your car).

This is the path you'll go toward at Sir Henri's Waterfall — This is the path you’ll go toward

Close up of the path at Sir Henri's Waterfall — Close-up of the path

It is hard to miss. Just continue on this trail until you reach the waterfall.

The trail is mostly dirt and can be very muddy in certain parts. There are two sections where there are tiny makeshift log bridges but they are easy to pass (or you can just step in the mud if you wish). There is also one part that is very rocky that you’ll need to walk over. Other than that, it is pretty easy!

Here are a few photos from the trail:

You can continue the trail to the top of the waterfall, but it was extremely muddy, so I opted not to go. The trail looks really easy, albeit steep, but since this was an unexpected stop, I wasn’t thrilled at throwing mud-covered shoes back in my car.

I visited on June 20 and the waterfall was extremely powerful and sprayed a lot, so the grounds around it were very wet.

What to Know Before You Visit

This is such an easy hike that there is not much to know before heading out. If you’re visiting in summer, prepare for some mosquitoes along the route. I encountered a few, but nothing annoying (I do live in Lapland, after all).

If you visit in winter, the trail may not be super safe and the waterfall will likely be frozen. And if you visit in spring or early summer, prepare for muddy ground and a powerful flow from meltwater. That is pretty much it!

I don’t think you need more than 30-45 minutes at this stop, but the waterfall is so stunning that you may want to stay longer to enjoy it!

Sir Henri’s Waterfall (On a Map)

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Do you have any questions about visiting Sir Henri’s Waterfall between Bardufoss and Narvik in Norway? Let me know in the comments. Thanks!