Kirkenes & Eastern Finnmark

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.