Kirkenes and the municipality of Sør-Varanger form a sliver between Russia and Finland, right on the Varanger fjord.
Once you leave the wind-swept coast, however, the scenery changes. Deep forest, birch closest to the coast, pine inland, grow unobstructed from here to the Bering Strait and beyond.

• Destination

  Northern Norway

• Country

  Norway

• Types of experience

  • Nature
  • Culture
  • Outdoor

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Kirkenes Station
  • Bjørnevatn Station
  • Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen