Things to do in Kirkenes
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Andersgrotta
Drop down the steep stairs of Andersgrotta into this cave that once served as an air-raid shelter and bunker as wave upon wave of Russian bombers sought to knock out the Nazi ore shipping facility. There’s a multilingual presentation and a nine-minute video also tells the tale. Wrap up warmly since the temperature is 3°C, even in summer.
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Barents Safari
Barents Safari runs a three-hour boat trip (adult/child Nkr790/400, at least twice daily from June to mid-September) along the Pasvik River to the Russian border at the historic village of Boris Gleb (Borisoglebsk in Russian). Tariffs include a salmon meal with cloudberries and cream in a Sami-style hut.
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Reindeer Safari Park
This reindeer safari park may not be so much of a treat for the children if you’ve been driving in Eastern Finnmark and stopped to relate to browsing roadside reindeer but it’s worth the visit if you’ve rolled in on the Hurtigruten.
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Gabba Reindeer Safari Park
This Gabba Reindeer Safari Park may not be so much of a treat for the children if you've been driving in Eastern Finnmark and stopped to relate to browsing roadside reindeer but it's worth the visit if you've rolled in on the Hurtigruten.
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Amundsen
A neat little café attached to Ritz with a good selection of sandwiches, salads and cakes. It’s equally pleasant inside or, the wind willing, outdoors on the terrace flanking pedestrianised Dr Wessels gate.
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Pasvikturist
Offers a wealth of tours as well as a day's trans-border visit to the Pechenga valley and mining city of Nikel (around NOK990), and a guided weekend in Murmansk (around NOK1700). For both you need a visa.
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Vin Og Vilt
This gourmet choice, its décor simulating an elegant hunting lodge, has an enticing à la carte menu, where reindeer, hare and grouse (in season) plus Arctic char all feature.
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Frontier Museum
This well-presented frontier museum, 1km from the centre, presents the geography and culture of the border region with special displays on WWII and mining.
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Havna Pub
Havna Pub, an earthy sailors’ hang-out overlooking the harbour and a rusting Russian hulk, is a great place to play pool or darts.
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Ritz
Kirkenes’ pizza place has an all-you-can-eat dinnertime taco buffet (Nkr110) on Wednesday and pizza buffet (Nkr105) each Friday.
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Ofelas Pub & Disco
Ofelas Pub & Disco pulls in a slightly older clientele. Open on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Rallar’n
Rallar’n, while by no means snooty, is a less rough-and-ready. bar
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Arctic Adventure
Summer and winter activities such as snowmobiling and dog-sledding.
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Franz Josef Land Explorer
13 days (Kirkenes)
A unique opportunity to explore Franz Josef Land.
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Franz Josef Land Discovery
12 days (Kirkenes)
A unique opportunity to explore Franz Josef Land.
Not LP reviewed
from USD$6,450
