Cruises from Kirkenes depart year-round.
Kirkenes is located in the northeastern part of Norway and sits about 240 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Tourist attractions include The Border Country Museum, which shows the history of war and peace along the Norwegian-Russian border, Sami art exhibitions and a history of the mining industry in the area. Pasvik National Park is also nearby, where visitors can stand at the meeting point of Norway, Finland and Russia.
Language:
Norwegian
Currency:
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
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