Introducing Karasjok
It’s a lovely drive between Kautokeino and Karasjok, following, for the most spectacular stretch, the River Jiešjokka.
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Kautokeino may have more Sami residents, but Karasjok (Kárásjohka in Sami) is Sami Norway’s indisputable capital. It’s home to the Sami Parliament and library, NRK Sami Radio, a wonderful Sami museum and an impressive Sami theme park. Karasjok is also the site of Finnmark’s oldest timber church, Gamlekirke, constructed in 1807 and the only Karasjok building to survive WWII destruction. Only 18km from the border with Finland, the town pulls in coaches, caravans and cars by the hundred, all heading for Nordkapp.
The tourist office (78 46 88 10; www.koas.no; 9am-7pm Jun–mid-Aug, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri rest-of-year) is in Sápmi Park, near the junction of the E6 and the Rv92. It will change money if you’re stuck with euros after crossing the border from Finland.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Honningsvag to Karasjok
by steinarh 31 August 2011
There are two daily connections on local busses (change in Alta). Search here for details: http://rp.tromskortet.no/scripts/travelmagic/t…
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Honningsvag to Karasjok
by mojoggles 29 August 2011
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows how to get from Honningsvag in Norway to Rovaniema in Finland during September? I know Eskelisen Lapin…
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Re: Helsinki - Kirkenes
by mpjohans 07 August 2011
> getting from Ivalo to Kirkenes: any suggestions? Bus, [Ivalo-Karasjok|http://www.eskelisen-lapinlinjat.com/en/index.php?komento=hakuli…
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