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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.

Snowmobile trip and king crab safari

Join Norway host David Spinx on a snowmobile ride and a king crab safari in Finnmark, Northern Norway. Floating in the Barents Sea is also included.

Kirkenes Snow Hotel

Spend a night at the snow hotel in Kirkenes, Northern Norway. Like David Spinx, you can order a northern lights wake up call before going to bed.

Kirkenes

The small town of Kirkenes is known as the capital of the Barents Region and the gateway to the East.

Hunting for the northern lights with the Sami

Travel to Finnmark and join Norway host David Spinx as he meets the Sami, gets to taste reindeer meat and goes hunting for the northern lights.

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.

King crab safari

Stop by the heavily guarded Russian border on your way to a king crab safari. And be sure to put on a dry suit and try floating in the Barents Sea.
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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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Rica Hotels

Rica Hotels is the largest hotel chain in Norway, and it covers most of the country.
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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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