Russian Border Tour, Snow Resort Visit & King Crab Safari (KP13)

Russian Border Tour, Snow Resort Visit & King Crab Safari

Tailored for travelers looking to experience the very best of Kirkenes in one unforgettable winter day.

Combine two of Kirkenes’ most popular experiences in one complete Arctic day package. Discover the fascinating border region between Norway and Russia, visit the world-famous Snow Resort Kirkenes, meet the resident reindeer, and finish your adventure with an authentic King Crab Safari across the frozen Arctic fjord.

📅 Verfügbar: 1. Dezember – 30. April

💰 Preis:

Participants: 4825 NOK per person on weekdays (mindestens 2 Gäste)

Participants: 5475 NOK per person on weekends (Saturday-Sunday) and Holy Days

This tour is suitable for ages 11 and above.

⏰ Dauer: Approximately 7 hours

🕘 Programme / Departure Times:

09:30 – 12:00: Borderland Tour & Snow Resort Visit

12:00 – 13:00: Free time in Kirkenes town centre – enjoy a coffee break, browse local shops, or explore the town at your own pace before the next part of your Arctic adventure

13:00 – 16:00: King Crab Safari by Snowmobile Sledge

🚐 Abholen:

Thon Hotel, Scandic Hotel or Hurtigruten/Havila pier

🧥 Inbegriffen:

• Hotel or pier pickup
• Lokaler Führer
• Borderland Tour
• Visit to Snow Resort Kirkenes
• Snowmobile sledge ride
• Warm clothing, helmet, and winter shoes
• Königskrabbenmahlzeit
• Kaffee und Tee

🧭 Tourübersicht

Genießen Sie eine complete Arctic experience combining Kirkenes’ most iconic attractions, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic local traditions.

Your day begins with the Borderland Tour, where you will explore the unique region where Norway meets Russia and Finland. Travel through spectacular Arctic scenery, visit the Norwegisch-russische Grenze, and learn about the area’s rich history, culture, and strategic importance.

Continue to the famous Snow Resort Kirkenes, a unique winter attraction built entirely from snow and ice. Explore beautifully carved ice rooms, admire impressive snow sculptures, visit the Ice Bar, and meet the friendly Ren living on site.

After some free time in Kirkenes town centre, your adventure continues across the frozen fjord by von einem Schneemobil gezogener Schlitten. Help pull up King Crab traps from beneath the ice and enjoy a delicious King Crab meal served Norwegian-style in a warm fjord-side restaurant.

🔍 What You’ll Experience

Borderland Tour & Snow Resort Visit (09:30 – 12:00)

• Explore Kirkenes and the surrounding Arctic landscapes with a lokaler Reiseführer
• Besuche den Norwegisch-russische Grenze and learn about life in one of Europe’s most unique border regions
• Genießen spectacular viewpoints and fjord panoramas
• Erfahren Sie mehr über local history, culture, and Arctic life
• Besuche den famous Snow Resort Kirkenes
• Discover impressive snow and ice sculptures
• Besuche den Ice Bar and Ice Gallery
• Meet the resident reindeers
• Enjoy several scenic photo stops

Free Time in Kirkenes (12:00 – 13:00)

• Explore the town centre, shops, and cafés
• Relax before the afternoon adventure

King Crab Safari by Snowmobile Sledge (13:00 – 16:00)

• Travel comfortably across the frozen fjord in a snowmobile sledge
• Enjoy breathtaking Arctic winter scenery
• Help pull up King Crab traps from beneath the ice
• Learn how these giant Arctic crabs are caught and prepared
• Genießen Sie ein köstliches Königskrabbenmahlzeit
• Kaffee und Tee inklusive

❄️ Ice Conditions Note

At the beginning and end of the season, if ice conditions are unsuitable, the King Crab Safari will be adapted to take place by boat while maintaining the same experience.

✅ Details der Tour

Gruppengröße: Minimum 2 guests (ages 11+)

Sprache: Englisch

Transport: Mini-van with hotel or pier pickup included

🛒 Buchung & Zahlung

Booking is simple:

1. Choose your date, number of guests, and pickup location
2. Klicken „Jetzt buchen“ um die Tour in Ihren Warenkorb zu legen
3. Proceed to checkout and enter your billing details
4. Receive an email confirmation of your booking

❌ Stornierungsbedingungen

Please read full cancellation terms here: Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen

📞 Benötigen Sie Hilfe?

We’re here to help with any questions or booking support:

📧 info@bookingkirkenes.no

📞 +47 78 99 50 80