Kirkenes Opplevelser

Fjord-side holiday destination in Jarfjord with water activities

Jarfjord Sea Resort is located by the fjord in Jarfjord, approximately 24 km from Kirkenes town center. The property offers rooms with private bathrooms and terraces overlooking the fjord, a restaurant, and arranges activities such as diving, kayaking, boat tours, and snowmobiling.

Traditional guest lodge at the Russian border, featuring Gapahuken restaurant

Sollia Gjestegård is located at Storskog near the Norwegian-Russian border, overlooking Lake Neitijärvi and just 20 minutes from Kirkenes. The guest lodge comprises the main building from 1929, cabins, a mountain camping area, and the Gapahuken restaurant.

Simple and affordable breakfast hotel in central Kirkenes

Barents Frokosthotell is an affordable bed and breakfast in Kirkenes, just around 100 meters from the main street. The hotel offers simple rooms, a guest lounge, and breakfast, with free WiFi.

Norwegian food at the world's only border

Restaurant at Sollia Gjestegård near the Russian border – northern Norwegian dishes with salmon, king crab, and seafood.

Homemade Norwegian food by the harbor

Popular cafe by the harbor with homemade Norwegian food, generous portions and local atmosphere. Simple and good.

Street food restaurant with burgers and grilled meat in Kirkenes

Jafs Kirkenes is a street food restaurant serving burgers and grilled meat. The burgers are made from fresh meat grilled to order, and the establishment is part of the nationwide Jafs chain.

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.

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.

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.