Kirkenes

Situated in the far north of Norway, sandwiched between The Barents Sea, Finland and Russia, Kirkenes may seem a bit of an unlikely holiday destination but this frontier town has so much to offer.

This area really comes into its own when the winter arrives. The Northern Lights frequent, the skies overhead and the snow lies thick, creating the ideal playground for winter activities.
We have created a holiday to pull together all of the key experiences, such as dog sledding and snowmobiling, but there are also some which are unique to this region.

There are three things that Kirkenes is renowned for and the title of our ‘Northern Lights and the Snowhotel’ holiday really gives two of them away.

This region is smack in the middle of the Aurora Zone and therefore it is in prime Northern Lights territory. Our holiday includes a thrilling search for the lights, using snowmobiles to take you to a remote viewpoint, far away from any light pollution.

The Snowhotel is the second big draw and this marvel of snow and ice architecture is crafted each year. Guests can admire the sculptures, the rooms, and the ice bar.