Kirkenes Penisula
Kirkenes is located on a peninsula. Around Kirkenes there are nice trails and hiking opportunities that are accessible even if you do not have a
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Mining, wwii & boarders
History of Kirkenes
Kirkenes was one of the most bombed places in Europe during World War II with at least 320 devastating Soviet raids.
Around KIRKENES
The Pasvik Valley
Close to the borders of Norway, Russia and Finland, the Pasvik Valley (Pasvikdalen) stretches south of Kirkenes to the Three-country cairn (Treriksrøysa) in the south.
Grense Jakobselv
Grense Jakobselv is a green valley 60 km east of Kirkenes. In the river runs the Russian border and on the way there you drive
Varanger Peninsula
For information about what to see and do on the northern side of the Varangerfjord, please visit: Visit Varanger
Things people actually do in the arctic
The everyday in winter wonderland and playing in the snow
Some may think that everyday life or playing stops during the winter in the north. That could not be further from the truth.
The Kicksled – worlds cleanest vehicle
The Norwegian “spark” (the kicksled) is a small sled with steel runners, usually designed as a chair with handles. The kicksled moves on hard-packed snow
Sparken, verdens mest miljøvennlige kjøretøy!
Den norske «sparken» er en liten slede med stålmeier, som regel utformet som en stol med håndtak. Sparken beveger seg på hardpakket snø ved at
Here comes the sun!
January 15. every year, the sun returns to Kirkenes after a long period of winter darkness.
Celebration with art and long thoughts!
Kirkenes has several festivals that delight both residents and visitors throughout the year.
Mine Pond-hockey
Nothing can stop these local guys from pursuing their passion, ice hockey. Not even the lack of indoor ice rink.
