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Kirkenes

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Introduction

Kirkenes is a small fishing village at the very tip of Norway as it loops above Sweden and Finland to its border with Russia. It marks the final stop on the Northern Norway coastal cruise route and its 3,000 or so locals speak a mixture of Norwegian, Russian, Sami and Finnish.

This former mining town is the capital of the remote Barents region, where beluga whales and brown bears can occasionally be sighted. It was heavily bombed during the Second World War and as a result, Kirkenes today is a modern, if somewhat unassuming place.

The surrounding region is well worth exploring, however, with opportunities for king crab safaris - the only place in Scandinavia where this can be done - as well as other popular Northern Norway holiday activities such as dog sledding and snowmobiling. Kirkenes is a good place to learn about Sami culture and also has its own Snowhotel, which is a wonderful way to experience the region in winter.

 

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Special offers in Kirkenes

Lofoten Islands, Hurtigruten Cruise

Hurtigruten – classic round-trip voyage

12-day fly-cruise from £1,745 pp incl. flights

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cruise offer

Save up to £250 ff selected dates plus £250 onboard credit
Book by: 31 March 2024

This exploratory cruise will bring you through fjords and past remote islands to reach northern Norway’s historic towns and fishing villages, and enjoy plenty of Arctic fun.

Top itineraries in Kirkenes

Kirkenes Snowhotel

Kirkenes Snowhotel Break, Norway

4-day tailor-made holiday from £1,635 pp incl. flights

Journey to the frontier town of Kirkenes in northern Norway where you'll spend four days exploring this stunning winter wilderness on the shores of the Barents Sea near the borders of Finland and Russia.

Northern Lights, Tromso, Norway

Havila Voyages: classic winter round-trip

14-day coastal cruise from £2,545 pp incl. flights

Experience the very best of coastal Norway in winter on this round-trip voyage from Bergen. You'll enjoy a carefully selected range of optional excursions and a host of onboard comforts, from authentic dining to spacious cabins.

Lofoten Islands in winter Norway

Havila Voyages: Norway winter cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes

9-day coastal cruise from £2,390 pp incl. flights

Tracing the Norwegian coast between Bergen and Kirkenes, this cruise explores spectacular winter landscapes, visits some of the world’s most beautiful fjords, crosses the Arctic Circle and sails around the remote North Cape.

Svolvaer, Norway

Havila Voyages: Classic Coastal Explorer

14-day coastal cruise from £3,760 pp incl. flights

On this round-trip voyage, you'll explore Norway's coast in its entirety, enjoying a programme of curated optional excursions, a full range of onboard comforts and dining inspired by the seasons.

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Top places to stay in Kirkenes

Kirkenes Snowhotel

Kirkenes Snowhotel

Small & intimate hotel

Located "at the top of the world", Kirkenes Snowhotel resides in the Arctic town of Kirkenes neighbouring the Barents sea, close to the Russian border.

Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Contemporary hotel

As Kirkenes’s newest accommodation, Thon Hotel offers contemporary lodging in the town’s central quay with views over the fjord.

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