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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.