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Guesthouse and cabins in the heart of Pasvik wilderness, with rich birdlife

BIRK bed & birds (formerly Birk Husky) is located in the lush Pasvik Valley in the border area with Finland and Russia. The place offers a cozy guesthouse with rooms as well as cabins, and today focuses on accommodation and birdwatching in one of Northern Europe's most species-rich bird areas.

Traditional guesthouse by the Russian border, featuring Gapahuken restaurant

Sollia Gjestegård is located at Storskog near the Norwegian-Russian border, with views over Lake Neitijärvi and just 20 minutes from Kirkenes. The guesthouse comprises the main building from 1929, cabins, a mountain campsite, and the restaurant Gapahuken.

The world's only year-round snow hotel – a complete Arctic adventure

Stay in a snow hotel at −4 °C or in cozy traditional cabins near Kirkenes, with dog sledding, reindeer park, king crab safari and northern lights. Open year-round.

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.

Street food kitchen with burgers and grilled food in Kirkenes

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

Italian lunch and pizza in the heart of Kirkenes

Small Italian lunch bar in Kirkenes – freshly baked focaccia, pasta, pizza and pastries with good coffee.

Where adventure awaits – hidden gem in Jarfjord

Modern sea lodges in Jarfjorden in Sør-Varanger – tailored nature experiences with northern lights, snow crabbing, snowmobile safaris and tranquility by sea and mountains.

Grand experiences in Norwegian Lapland since 1996

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