Safety and healthcare

Kirkenes is a safe travel destination with modern facilities and excellent health and emergency services that ensure safety for both residents and visitors.

Health and Medical Services

Kirkenes Hospital, opened in 2018, is a new and modern facility offering comprehensive emergency services and an accident and emergency department. The air ambulance service is stationed at Kirkenes Airport, with a dedicated ambulance helicopter permanently based at the hospital for rapid response in emergencies.

Emergency Numbers

• 112: Police emergency number
• 113: Medical emergency
• 110: Fire department
  These numbers are available 24/7.

Pharmacies and Medical Clinics

Information about nearby pharmacies and emergency clinics in the area:

• Apotek 1 Amfi Kirkenes: Centrally located in the town, open Monday–Saturday.
• Vitusapotek Kirkenes Handelspark: Located in the Kirkenes shopping park, open Monday–Saturday.
• Emergency clinic: Phone +47 78 97 76 60

Right to Medical Assistance

• Norwegian visitors: All Norwegian citizens are entitled to necessary healthcare to ensure they can continue their stay in a medically safe manner.
• EU/EEA and Switzerland: Visitors from these areas can access necessary medical assistance during their stay by presenting a European Health Insurance Card.
• Visitors from non-EU/EEA countries: Must have private travel insurance or pay for medical treatment. Patients will always receive an itemized receipt detailing the treatment and associated costs.

Water Quality and Hygiene

Kirkenes boasts excellent water quality for both drinking and swimming. The municipality conducts regular testing to maintain high standards:

• Swimming water: Tests from popular bathing areas show good results. Find updated results here.
• Drinking water: Drinking water quality is closely monitored, and results from the latest tests can be found here .