Kirkenes, Norway
Hotels in Kirkenes Norway
Stay close to port, Hurtigruten, in town centre, …
North of the Artic Circle
Kirkenes is a town located in the Finnmark region of Norway, about 240 miles or 400 km north of the Artic Cirlce where the midnight sun shines from May till July. The town is situated in the extreme northeastern part of Norway near both Russian and Finnish borders.
Cruise ships, mainly from Hurtigruten, dock close to the town center, approx. 1,5km away. The gateway to town by air is Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen located 9 miles or 15 km west of the town centre. Several hotels are located within close distance of the passenger pier.
The Norwegian Coastal Express sails daily along Norway’s western and northern coast. Highlights on a voyage include the city of Bergen set among seven sweeping hills and stunning fjords, the Geiranger fjord (summer only), and the Lofoten Islands.
Stay a couple days before or after your cruise holiday, a whole world of experiences awaiting for you. Enjoy the wonder of wildlife at the Gabba Reindeer Safari Park and hear stories of Sami culture.
Bestsellers
Thon Hotel Kirkenes
★★★★
Located in Kirkenes city centre, on the shore of Bøkfjorden, not far from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal. Highly recommended !
Sollia Gjestegaard
Property offering rooms and cabins located a 15 minutes away from the town centre and pier. 16km from Airport. Nice views of Lake Neitijärvi.
Scandic Kirkenes
★★★★
4 star hotel situated around 2km from the Hurtigruten Cruise Ship Terminal in Kirkenes Norway.
Kirkenes
Port Address
Port Address : Kaiv. 4 9900 Kirkenes, Norway
Town of Kirkenes
Take a dog sledge trip or snowmobile tour across a frozen fjord, or set sail on a king crab safari. Experience the wonderful nature of the region by taking a lovely boat trip along the Pasvik River to the Russian border. Remarkable is the snow hotel where everything is made of snow. It’s a real hotel where sofas and ice beds are covered with reindeer skins.
Kikernes offers also great shopping opportunities. Shop for local crafts made from reindeer skin, winter clothes or skiing accessories. Norway’s capital city is Oslo where plenty of hotels are located within easy reach of the port as well.
During World War II the town was heavily bombed, which makes that many attractions and monuments are linked to the town’s World War II history.
Visit the Grenselandsmuseet or The Border County Museum, telling you the story about the Sami people who inhabit this border region.
Thers are also exhibits about World War II and a collection of artwork from John Savio, a Sami artist from the region. Nearby you can take a tour of the Andersgrotta, a vast underground bunker built during World War II which provided shelter to the town’s residents.