Kirkenes- and Borderland Sightseeing & Visit Snowhotel Dec-April – private tour (HPW02-pt)

❄️ Private Winter Tour: Kirkenes Sightseeing, Russian Border & Snowhotel Experience

Tour Overview

Discover Arctic Norway on a private 2.5-hour winter tour with a local guide! This exclusive experience combines the best of Kirkenes sightseeing, a visit to the Russian border, and an unforgettable stop at the magical ❄️ Snowhotel Kirkenes.

With flexible departure times, hotel or pier pick-up, and guiding available in English, German, French, or Scandinavian languages, this tour is ideal for guests arriving by Hurtigruten or Havila. Travel in a comfortable minivan with your own local guide — no other guests join this tour, making it a personal and immersive experience.

What You Will Experience

🧭 Guided Sightseeing of Kirkenes
Begin your adventure with a drive through the town of Kirkenes, including a stop at a scenic viewpoint. Learn about the town’s unique location near the Russian and Finnish borders, Arctic lifestyle, and rich wartime history.

🚧 Visit to the Russian Border (Storskog Checkpoint)
Stand at Norway’s official border with Russia and hear fascinating stories about local cross-border relations, Cold War secrets, and the complex history of this region.

❄️ Snowhotel Kirkenes Visit
Step into a winter wonderland! Admire beautifully lit ice rooms and sculptures, take photos inside this Arctic art gallery, and enjoy a hot drink in the cozy café.
🐾 Meet the friendly huskies at the dog yard and say hello to the reindeer 🦌 roaming freely outside the Snowhotel.

Tour Details

• Availability: December 1 – April 30
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Departure Times:
  • 09:30 – 12:00
  • 13:30 – 16:00
  • Other times available on request
• Price:
  • 7,800 NOK for 1–4 persons
  • From the 5th person: +1,950 NOK per person
• Group Size: Private tour, max 8 persons
• Languages: English, German, French, or Norwegian (please request in advance)
• Included:
  • Local guide/driver
  • Private transportation in a minivan
  • Snowhotel entrance fee
  • Pick-up and drop-off at:
    • Kirkenes hotels or private addresses
    • Kirkenes airport
    • Hurtigruten / Havila pier
    • Snowhotel Kirkenes

Booking & Payment Information 🧾

How to Book:

1. Select your date, preferred time, number of guests, and pick-up location
2. Click “Book Now” – your tour will appear in the basket
3. Proceed to checkout and provide your billing details
4. Pay securely by Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal

Cancellation Policy:
✅ Most tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 1 week before arrival.
ℹ️ Please note: different terms apply for some private or package tours.

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Questions or Need Help?

📧 Email us at: info@bookingkirkenes.no
📞 Call: +47 78 99 50 80