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Bird photography and photo hides in Varanger
Arntzen Arctic Adventures is run by Øyvind Zahl Arntzen and is based in Vadsø by Varangerfjorden. The company specializes in bird photography and operates several photo hides in the Varanger area, including a floating photo hide in Vadsø harbor for common eiders, sea ducks and velvet scoters, as well as hides for small birds, Arctic foxes and hares. At Varanger Bird Park, guests can photograph Arctic species such as Willow tits and Arctic redpolls at close range at feeding stations, and the hides can be heated with wood stoves during long sessions in the Arctic winter. In addition to photo tours, the company offers salmon fishing in Vestre Jakobselv, a salmon river known for large salmon, as well as accommodation in Fuglehuset (Bird House), cottages and apartments on Varangerhalvøya, well suited for both birdwatchers and salmon anglers.
📍 Kanabakken 6B, 9800 Vadsø
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