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Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark

Visit a bird rock in midnight sun. Stay in a snow hotel under the northern lights. Go dog sledding or fish for king crabs along the Russian border.

Getting to Eastern Finnmark

Frequent flights travel over long distances, Hurtigruten shows off the coastline and buses cross all borders. It is easy to reach Eastern Finnmark.

Eating out in Eastern Finnmark

Fresh king crab, reindeer, game from the forest and fish from the cold Barents Sea. Special ingredients set the cuisine from Eastern Finnmark apart.

Where to stay in Eastern Finnmark

Whether you stay in a snow hotel or a lighthouse by the coast, Eastern Finnmark offers accommodation that combines personality and comfort.

10 fun winter activities in Eastern Finnmark

Winters here are cold with lots of snow - ideal for skiing and sledding. Stay in a snow hotel, fish for king crabs and hunt for the northern lights.

10 fun summer activities in Eastern Finnmark

Fish for king crabs, cod or salmon, sail to the Russian border, visit a bird rock or rent a bicycle to explore the wild nature.

Top 10 attractions in Eastern Finnmark

Teeming bird rocks, a snow hotel, dramatic war stories and a witch monument are among the attractions awaiting visitors in Eastern Finnmark.

Go on a cruise with Hurtigruten

Witness stunning scenery with Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coast. Travel the entire voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, or hop on and off as you wish.

Vardøhus Fortress

Vardøhus Fortress has a unique location on an island in the Barents Sea, making it the world's northernmost fortress.
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Hurtigruten

A journey with the iconic Hurtigruten offers the best views at a gentle pace – it is the ideal way to discover Norway’s varied coastal landscape.
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Excursions en route

Hurtigruten’s extensive programme of excursions takes advantage of local guides and benefits from calling at ports that larger ships cannot reach.
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Explore authentic Norway with Hurtigruten

A Hurtigruten voyage is arguably the best way to experience Norway. Discover fjords, waterways and ports that other ships cannot reach.
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Classic and short voyages

The Classic Round Voyage with Hurtigruten is a 12 day journey, but there are also shorter options available.
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Four seasons with Hurtigruten

Every season has its charm; the northern lights in winter, the Arctic awakening in spring, the midnight sun in summer and the vivid colours in autumn.
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