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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Hostelling International – the door to Norway
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2020
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – travel green with express busses
Vy – it should be easy to travel green
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Authentic Scandinavia – exciting Norway tours
Up Norway – tailored journeys
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Fjord Tours – experience Norway in a nutshell® with one ticket
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
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Teeming bird rocks in Hornøya, a snow hotel, dramatic war stories and a witch monument in Vardø are among the attractions awaiting visitors in Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark.
The small town of Kirkenes is located northeast in Northern Norway, close to the Russian border. Kirkenes is known as the capital of the Barents Region and the gateway to the east.
Are you looking for a genuine experience right at the border to Russia and Finland, there is plenty to both see and do in Kirkenes and the surrounding area. There are several options for getting to Kirkenes and around.
Among the most popular summer activities are boat trips, hiking, diving, fishing, hunting, climbing - and bird watching. In Varanger you can spot a variety of rare bird species, while Hornøya island is one of Norway’s largest nesting sites, with 150,000 birds, including puffins, guillemots, sea eagles and many more.
During winter, activities that are offered are for instance dog-sledge trips, snowmobile tours, ice fishing and king crab safari.
For history buffs, Eastern Finnmark is an interesting destination. Located at the end of Varanger National Tourist Route, Hamningberg is a picturesque old fishing village and one of few places that was not burned down by the retreating Germans at the end of the Second World War. The war left its mark on Kirkenes however, with over 320 air attacks against the city. Andersgrotta, used as a shelter during the war, is today a museum.
In Vardø, you can see an intriguing monument erected in memory of the 91 people, mostly women, who were burnt at the stake during the witch hunt in the 17th century.
Find more inspiration on Northern Norway's official website.
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.
Visit a bird rock in the midnight sun, stay in a snow hotel under the northern lights, try dog sledging, or go on a king crab safari along the Russian border.
Welcome to Winter Wonderland. 20 dreamlike rooms uniquely carved by master ice sculptors from around the…
Go to: Snowhotel KirkenesWelcome to Winter Wonderland. 20 dreamlike rooms uniquely carved by master ice sculptors from around the…
Accommodation Kirkenes: Scandic Arctic Hotel is located in the heart of Kirkenes, not far from the Russian and…
Go to: Scandic Arctic HotelAccommodation Kirkenes: Scandic Arctic Hotel is located in the heart of Kirkenes, not far from the Russian and…
Accommodation just outside Kirkenes. Sollia Gjestegård is situated next to the Russian border, only 15 minutes…
Go to: Sollia Gjestegård KirkenesAccommodation just outside Kirkenes. Sollia Gjestegård is situated next to the Russian border, only 15 minutes…
Accommodation in Neiden. Fjellstue/Mountain Lodge by the Neiden River consists of 14 wooden huts, two…
Go to: Neiden Mountain Lodge- Neiden FjellstueAccommodation in Neiden. Fjellstue/Mountain Lodge by the Neiden River consists of 14 wooden huts, two…
Accommodation Vadsø: Modern hotel located in the centre of Vadsø. Vadsø is the capital of Finnmark and is…
Go to: Scandic Hotel VadsøAccommodation Vadsø: Modern hotel located in the centre of Vadsø. Vadsø is the capital of Finnmark and is…
Spend the night in Pasvikdalen at Bioforsk Svanhovd, 40 km. south of Kirkenes.
Go to: Svanhovd in the Pasvik ValleySpend the night in Pasvikdalen at Bioforsk Svanhovd, 40 km. south of Kirkenes.
BIRK can help you finding the right accommodations during your stay in the valley of Pasvik.
Go to: BIRK Husky Accommodation B&BBIRK can help you finding the right accommodations during your stay in the valley of Pasvik.
Snuggle under warm reindeer skins for a night to remember! Ice and snow hotels have become a hot travel trend in northern latitudes, and in Norway, you’ll find several – some of them under the northern lights.
Hungry for a taste of Arctic Norway? Here’s a serving of the region’s deliciously diverse culinary culture.
Doze off in a snow hotel in Kirkenes, go star hunting in Trysil, or enjoy a candlelight dinner at a lighthouse in Lofoten. There are many ways to experience Norway with your loved one.
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Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark has a humid subarctic continental climate with cool summers and no dry season.
The midnight sun shines from May 17 to July 21.
The winter darkness extends from November 21 to January 21. During winter you can experience the northern lights in Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark.
The winter climate in Kirkenes and Eastern Finnmark is cold and dry, with a mean winter temperature of approximately minus 8-10 degrees Celsius.
July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 14,8 degrees Celsius.
Get the latest weather forecast on yr.no.
Read more about the northern lights.
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In Northern Norway, spectacular experiences await. From the scenic coastline and activities like fishing, hiking and mountaineering, to the northern lights and the midnight sun.
Join a dogsled expedition, learn to throw a lasso, and experience the Sami culture first hand in Karasjok and Kautokeino.
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Experiencing the unbelievable colours flashing across the Arctic sky is on many travellers’ bucket list. Few places on earth offer more ways to witness the aurora borealis than Norway.
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