How do you get to Kirkenes Norway?

How do you get to Kirkenes Norway?

Kirkenes is served by Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen. There are non-stop flights to Oslo, Vadsø, Vardø, Alta and Tromsø. The European route E6 has its northern terminus at Kirkenes. The northern terminus of the European route E105 highway is located in Hesseng, just south of the town.

Where can I fly from Kirkenes?

Direct flights from Kirkenes Airport

• Alta. Norway.
• Oslo. Norway.
• Tromsø Norway.
• Vadsø Norway.
• Vardø Norway.

How do I get to Kirkenes from UK?

Fly to Ivalo, bus • 12h 37m

1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Ivalo (IVL) LHR – IVL.
2. Take the bus from Inari to Kirkenes.

Is Kirkenes worth visiting?

Kirkenes is the best tourist spot because of its location on the arctic circle, and you can visit this place any time of the year. However, if you plan to visit the area during the winter period, you should always carry protective and warm clothing.

How far is Kirkenes from North Pole?

How far is Kirkenes from the North Pole? Kirkenes is located 1,401.17 mi (2,254.96 km) south of the North Pole.

Does Kirkenes have an airport?

Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (Norwegian: Kirkenes lufthavn, Høybuktmoen; IATA: KKN, ICAO: ENKR) is an international airport located at Høybuktmoen, 15 kilometers (9 mi) west of the town of Kirkenes, in the municipality of Sør-Varanger, Troms og Finnmark county, Norway.

How far is Kirkenes from the North Pole?

What do Kirkenes do in the winter?

Enjoy adventurous activities to the amazing Arctic wilderness! You can add an exciting king crab safari, an adventurous snowmobile trip or add a night in the magic snow hotel. The following activities are optional add-ons which you can add to your tour booked through Fjord Travel Norway.

Is Kirkenes in the Arctic Circle?

Kirkenes is located in the extreme northeastern part of Norway on the Bøkfjord, a branch of the Varangerfjord, near the Russian border. We’re about 400 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and actually as far east as St. Petersburg.

How far is Kirkenes from Russian border?

8 km
The distance between Kirkenes and Russian Border is 8 km. The road distance is 11.3 km.

Can you see the northern lights in Kirkenes?

Kirkenes is another popular destination. With 200 aurora borealis nights per year and ideal conditions, visitors have plenty of opportunities to catch the lights. If you are looking for a real winter experience, you can take a tour out into the wilderness and chase the lights by bus, husky, snowmobile and more.