🔭 Experiences
Local experiences in Kirkenes year-round
Booking Kirkenes is operated by Pasvikturist AS, founded in 1990 and 100% locally owned. The company has a shop and booking office on the main street at Dr. Wesselsgate 15B in Kirkenes, and also functions as a tourist information center with maps and local advice. Owner Monika Raab has worked in tourism in the area for over 20 years and personally guides tours for German, Norwegian, and English guests. Winter activities include king crab safaris, northern lights tours, dog sledding and husky tours, snowmobile excursions, visits to snow hotels, snowshoeing, and Sami experiences. In summer and autumn, offerings include river boat safaris, king crab safaris by boat with meals, ATV and quad safaris, cycling, hiking, and visits to Pasvik Valley. A recurring theme is the Russian border: city tours in Kirkenes combined with a trip to the border station at Storskog. The company offers day packages, multi-day packages, private tours, group tours, transportation, and guide services, and is certified as an Environmental Lighthouse.
📍 Dr. Wesselsgate 15B, 9900 Kirkenes
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The world's only year-round snow hotel – a complete Arctic adventure
Stay in a snow hotel at −4 °C or in cozy traditional Sami-inspired cabins near Kirkenes, with dog sledding, reindeer park, king crab safari and northern lights. Open year-round.

Fish, food and arctic nights at Varangerfjorden
Newly renovated holiday homes in the fishing village of Bugøynes at Varangerfjorden – short walk to sauna, shop and bistro.

Authentic fishing lodge at Varangerhalvøya
Summer restaurant and fishing cabins at Amundsenbruket on Ekkerøy – fish soup with king crab and reindeer by the seaside.

Café in the heart of Kirkenes
Central café within walking distance of everything in Kirkenes. Serves coffee, pastries, simple lunch dishes and daily dinner.

Fresh baked goods from the stone oven every day
Amundsen Bakeri & Konditori is an established bakery in the heart of Kirkenes. Here you will find authentic baked goods made according to traditional recipes, from bread to pastries – all fresh from the oven.

A Kirkenes classic with crispy pizza crust
Family-run restaurant and bar in the heart of Kirkenes – homemade pizza with dough baked in our own bakery, light dishes and salads.

Modern swimming facility in the heart of Kirkenes
Barentsbadet is the public swimming and bathing facility in Kirkenes, operated by Barentshallene Sør-Varanger KF. The facility features a 25-meter pool, therapy pool, children's pool, water slides, diving board, and saunas — a popular bathing destination for the entire region.

Great experiences in Norwegian Lapland since 1996
Barents Safari is an experienced tour operator in Kirkenes that has offered experiences on sea and river in Varanger since 1996 – from king crab safari and river boat trips on the Pasvik River to winter activities with snowmobiles and northern lights.

Where adventure awaits – hidden gem of Jarfjord
Modern sea cabins in Jarfjord in Sør-Varanger – customized nature experiences with northern lights, king crab fishing, snowmobile safaris, and tranquility by sea and mountains.
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