Kirkenes – Arctic adventures on the edge of Norway
The Norwegian Border
Excursion
Price from $159
Difficulty level
Easy
Booking code
HR-KKN7A
Duration
3h
Notes
Read the practical information below
Learn more about the area’s unique intercultural history and heritage.
Tour the World War II bomb shelter at Andersgrotta and watch a short documentary.
Stop at the Prestfjellet Mountain viewpoint overlooking Kirkenes and the coast.
Visit the only border station between Norway and Russia, located at Storskog.
Surrounded by the vast wilderness of the Siberian taiga, one of the world’s largest forest ecosystems, your journey begins in Kirkenes and follows the tranquil Pasvik River through the beautiful Pasvikdalen Valley. Rich in wildlife and natural beauty, the valley is home to Norway’s largest population of brown bears.
Stopping at Storskog, you’ll stand at one of Europe’s most closely guarded border crossings. While crossing the border is not permitted, there will be time to take photographs and learn about this unique frontier region.
You’ll then visit Andersgrotta, Kirkenes’ largest World War II bomb shelter, where a fascinating film brings to life the experiences of local residents during the war years.
Before returning to the ship, you’ll ascend Prestfjellet Mountain for sweeping panoramic views of Kirkenes and the surrounding Arctic landscape.
Practical information
Disembarking/embarking port: Kirkenes
Available period: January 1–December 31
Transportation: Bus
Clothes: Comfortable shoes and warm clothing
This excursion runs in the morning. Therefore, guests disembarking in Kirkenes will need to be booked on the evening flight out of town, or staying overnight, in order to be able to participate.