a city and port in northern Norway, on Varanger Fjord, in thefylker(county) of Finnmark. Population, about 7,000. It is a center for the export of iron ore mined in Sor Varanger (4 million tons in 1967). Industrial enterprises in Kirkenes include an ore-dressing plant and a shipyard...
Port Code NOKKN Port Name Kirkenes City KirkenesCountry/Region Norway Port Type Feeder Port Category Port City CHECK THE SEA FREIGHT RATES TO NOKKNThe port of Kirkenes (Port Code:NOKKN) is situated close to the Russian/Norwegian border and offers good deep-water quays and sheltered location...
The border between Norway and Russia is a 700 year old epic dividing line between the Orthodox east and Western Europe. Being undefined and fluctuant for centuries, it was finally settled in 1826. The Pasvik River, Russian Патсойоки or Patsojoki, Eastern Sami Paččjokk and Fi...
a museum that showcases the town's role in World War II and its close proximity to the Russian border. For nature enthusiasts, embark on a thrilling dog sledding or snowmobile safari through the Arctic wilderness, or try your hand at ice fishing on the frozen lakes. With its untouched beau...
a visit to The Borderland Museum is a must. Here, you can delve into the intriguing history of the Norwegian-Russian border and learn about the challenges and triumphs of the people living in this unique region. Another historical gem is the Andersgrotta Bomb Shelter, a fascinating underground...
Stay close to nature and a rich wildlife at Scandic Kirkenes. The hotel is centrally located, close to the Snow Hotel and the Varanger museum. Take a trip on snowmobiles, ATVs or dog sleds along the Russian border. Flexible meeting and conference facilities. ...
Kirkenes sightseeing and Russian border - private tour Booking Kirkenes Minibus - Transport and private sightseeing in Kirkenes and Finnmark Snowmobile safari Kirkenes with Barents Safari Destinations in Northern Norway 2 7 Use two fingers to move the map Use ctrl + scroll to zoom the map ...
My argument is that there are nowadays a considerable number of people in the borderland whose "own" territory is not limited any more by the state border, but includes both Russian and Norwegian territories as parts of a unified personal space, which is neither Russia, nor Norway to the ...
Kirkenes is the turning point for Hurtigruten and a gateway to the Barents region. Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We're about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as...
Kirkenes (Norway) View Photos Observe striking nature during the day and stay at the Snow Hotel at night The small town of Kirkenes (pop. 3,300) lies just a few miles from the Russian and Finnish borders. Because of the town’s location, the Russian Revolution, Finnish immigration and ...