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Just like you, I was just a guest at first, exploring Kirkenes and the surrounding area. From my love for this area and the people here, my passion arose to offer my guests the best experience. On this page I would like to give you a few personal travel tips. I would like to point […]

What fascinates us so much about the midnight sun? And how can the phenomenon be explained? In Kirkenes you can experience the midnight sun for a full 2 ​​months. The first day the sun doesn’t set is May 18th. And the last day with midnight sun is July 25th. These dates apply to Kirkenes. This

Northern lights are the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen. Even though I have lived in Kirkenes for many years, the northern lights are a great experience. The lights have many names but the most common name is northern light or Aurora Borealis. When to see the Northern Lights and what time of year is

Autumn in Kirkenes is a well-kept travel tip. It is a wonderful time to experience the fantastic colors and even the Northern lights. Since there are a lot of birch and aspen trees in Kirkenes and the surrounding area, autumn is pure fireworks. Especially the Pasvik valley south of Kirkenes with its large forest areas

Winter in Kirkenes is a dream. We have snow from November to April and the landscape turns into a white and cold winter landscape. The light is indescribably beautiful, with a long blue hour and lots of colors in the sky. And of course, the northern lights! You find more information about the Northern lights

Summer in Kirkenes The light nights make summer a very special experience. The continental climate gives us an unexpectedly warm summer and temperatures around 25 C are not uncommon. However, everything is possible in summer and snowfall is said to have happened in June (fortunately I have never experienced that in my 21 years in