Kirkenes Attractions
Post code: N-9900
Telephone code: 085
The Norwegian port and industrial town of Kirkenes lies on the south side of the Varangerfjord, on a promontory between the Langfjord and the broad estuary of the Pasvikelv. The Russian frontier runs only a few kilometers east of the center of town.
In the town center are a number of modern office buildings. The town's economy is centered on the mining and processing of iron ore.
The midnight sun shines from May 17 to July 21, while darkness envelopes Kirkenes from November 21 to January 21.
Tourist attractions in Kirkenes include the the Border Country Museum as well as Andersgrotta, a vast underground bunker built during WWII.
Telephone code: 085
The Norwegian port and industrial town of Kirkenes lies on the south side of the Varangerfjord, on a promontory between the Langfjord and the broad estuary of the Pasvikelv. The Russian frontier runs only a few kilometers east of the center of town.
In the town center are a number of modern office buildings. The town's economy is centered on the mining and processing of iron ore.
The midnight sun shines from May 17 to July 21, while darkness envelopes Kirkenes from November 21 to January 21.
Tourist attractions in Kirkenes include the the Border Country Museum as well as Andersgrotta, a vast underground bunker built during WWII.
Midnight Sun
The midnight sun provides a memorable experience at Kirkenes; it is visible for two months, beginning May 20.
Stone Mazes
To the north of Kirkenes, on the Holmengrå peninsula and the island of Kyøøy, are two stone mazes, probably medieval but possibly dating back to the Iron Age.
Varanger Peninsula
To the north of Kirkenes the Varangerfjord cuts deep inland from the east and combines with the Tanafjord to cut off the Varanger peninsula from the mainland. From Kirkenes there is a ferry service to Vadsø, on the north side of the Varangerfjord, and also daily sailings to the Russian port of Murmansk.
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